“To have lawsuits at all with one another is already a defeat for you. Why not rather suffer wrong? Why not rather be defrauded? But you yourselves wrong and defraud—even your own brothers! “Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually … Continue reading Don’t Deceive Yourselves with Lies
Month: November 2023
Sin Infecting the Whole Body
“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, … Continue reading Sin Infecting the Whole Body
Let No One Boast in Men
“But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. And even now you are not yet ready, for you are still of the flesh…” 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 ESV “Let … Continue reading Let No One Boast in Men
Not of the World
Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, who is our creator God and the Savior of the world, had just finished speaking with his disciples, preparing them for the fact that he was soon to be crucified on a cross by his enemies. And now, right before he was arrested and then put on … Continue reading Not of the World
God Chooses the Despised
“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; God chose what is low … Continue reading God Chooses the Despised
The Power of The Cross
“For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of … Continue reading The Power of The Cross
The Unfolding of Your Words
“Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity … Continue reading The Unfolding of Your Words
The Joy of My Heart
“Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,to keep your righteous rules.I am severely afflicted;give me life, O Lord, according to your word!Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O Lord,and teach me your rules.I hold my life in my hand continually,but I do … Continue reading The Joy of My Heart
Your Testimonies are My Delight
“Deal bountifully with your servant,that I may live and keep your word.Open my eyes, that I may beholdwondrous things out of your law.I am a sojourner on the earth;hide not your commandments from me!My soul is consumed with longingfor your rules at all times.You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones,who wander from your commandments.Take away from … Continue reading Your Testimonies are My Delight
Lies and Betrayals
Lies and betrayals,And many a tale,And multitudes sacrificedWhile their chiefs hailed. Ribbons and marches,And buildings and arches,And letters of magnitude,And those of gratitude. Crowds of confusionAnd lots of illusionsLeaves many in darknessRegardless of smartness. The enemy knows how to fool,Armored with many a tool,Knows where our triggers lie,Knows that for what we’ll die. For he … Continue reading Lies and Betrayals
Run With It 