“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 Sexual Immorality Among You
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You Were Called to Freedom
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not … Continue reading You Were Called to Freedom
Mind Games
You use and abuse,And you tell tall tales.You promise to change,But to no avail. When you’re asked to change,Then you raise your claws.You rage and refuseTo give truth applause. Then, you seem to knowOf what you did wrong.You cry and confess,Promise change, now on. You seem that you workOn your attitude.You seem to be kind,And … Continue reading Mind Games
But a Fearful Expectation of Judgment
Hebrews 10:26-31 ESV “For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy on the … Continue reading But a Fearful Expectation of Judgment
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Defining Addiction First of all, what is the meaning of the word “addiction” and who is an “addict”? Addiction is defined as habit, compulsion, dependence, obsession, and craving. And dependence is reliance upon, trust, confidence. And craving is longing, desire, passion, hunger, yearning, etc. And habit is custom, routine, practice, pattern, and addiction. And obsession … Continue reading What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Traitors to the Faith
Proverbs 22:3-5 ESV “The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.The reward for humility and fear of the Lordis riches and honor and life.Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.” A person who is prudent is one … Continue reading Traitors to the Faith
Making no Provision for the Flesh
Romans 13:8-10 ESV “Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. For the commandments, ‘You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet,’ and any other commandment, are summed up in this word: ‘You shall love … Continue reading Making no Provision for the Flesh
Discard the gods of Your Ancestors
Joshua 24:14-15 NIV “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors … Continue reading Discard the gods of Your Ancestors
The Untamed Heart of Man
Isaiah 61:1-3 ESV “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year … Continue reading The Untamed Heart of Man
I Weep Over Them
Psalms 59:1-4 ESV “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of … Continue reading I Weep Over Them
Run With It 