Romans 12:14-16 ESV “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.” Bless those Who Persecute You What does it mean … Continue reading But Overcome Evil with Good
To Keep You from Falling Away
John 16:1 ESV “I have said all these things to you to keep you from falling away.” What are “all these things” that Jesus said to his disciples to keep them from falling away? Well, if we go back to John 13 we read about what Jesus said to his disciples at what we now … Continue reading To Keep You from Falling Away
The Teaching that Accords with Godliness
1 Timothy 6:3-5 ESV “If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, … Continue reading The Teaching that Accords with Godliness
Not Desiring that any Should Perish
2 Peter 3:1-3 ESV “This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles, knowing this … Continue reading Not Desiring that any Should Perish
Live This Way, not That Way
Leviticus 19:1-2 ESV 1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.” “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but … Continue reading Live This Way, not That Way
Are You Among His True Sheep?
John 10:22-26 ESV “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, ‘How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.’ … Continue reading Are You Among His True Sheep?
I Will Take Refuge in The Lord
Psalms 57:1-3 ESV “Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. He will send … Continue reading I Will Take Refuge in The Lord
Difficult Issues in the Church
2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 ESV “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not … Continue reading Difficult Issues in the Church
No Respecter of Persons
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 No Respecter of Persons
Dear Lord, Teach Me
An Original Work / June 9, 2022 Dear Lord, teach me what You want me to learn. Please teach me, Lord, how Your will to discern. Give me knowledge, Lord, of what I should pray. Help me to live for You throughout each day. Trials do come. They are testing my faith. Give me understanding, … Continue reading Dear Lord, Teach Me
