Matthew 16:24-27 ESV “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he … Continue reading According to What We Have Done
Not Ashamed of The Gospel
Romans 1:14-17 ESV “I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish. So I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone … Continue reading Not Ashamed of The Gospel
What is Unwholesome Talk?
Ephesians 4:29 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” ESV “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according … Continue reading What is Unwholesome Talk?
Wicked Plots Against the Righteous
I am reading in Psalms 37 this morning. I am going to break this up a little bit for this is contrasting the wicked with the righteous, and so I am going to look at these separately. The WickedPsalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him,but the Lord laughs … Continue reading Wicked Plots Against the Righteous
Are You Wise or Are You Foolish?
Proverbs 22:3,14,17-19 ESV 3 The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.14 The mouth of forbidden women is a deep pit;he with whom the Lord is angry will fall into it.17 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,and apply your heart to my knowledge,18 for … Continue reading Are You Wise or Are You Foolish?
Integrity and Uprightness
Psalms 25:4-5,10,19-21 ESV “Make me to know your ways, O Lord;teach me your paths.Lead me in your truth and teach me,for you are the God of my salvation;for you I wait all the day long.”“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness,for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.”“Consider how many … Continue reading Integrity and Uprightness
They Walk in Lies
I am reading in Jeremiah 23 This writing is concerning the shepherds of God’s people and those who preach lies to the people and who themselves are living in adultery and in disobedience to the Lord Jesus. They destroy and scatter the sheep of God’s pasture. And how is this taking place today? They are … Continue reading They Walk in Lies
So You Say
So you say you go to churchFellowship you do not searchWalking with Christ not your thingOfferings to Christ not bring Live your life the way you wantThough religion you do flauntFollow idols, that’s your gigTrue commitments, not so big Selfishness it rules your lifeSinful practices, they are rifeWasting time on what’s just trashNot consider God … Continue reading So You Say
A Lamp to My Feet
Psalms 119:105,110-112 “Your word is a lamp to my feetand a light to my path.”“The wicked have laid a snare for me,but I do not stray from your precepts.Your testimonies are my heritage forever,for they are the joy of my heart.I incline my heart to perform your statutesforever, to the end.” If the Word of … Continue reading A Lamp to My Feet
Not All Have Faith
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 ESV “Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the … Continue reading Not All Have Faith
Run With It 