Treated Like Trash

I am reading in 2 Peter 2 about false prophets and false teachers among the believers in Jesus Christ, and I am noting some of their characteristic traits: • They secretly introduce destructive heresies• They malign the way of truth, the truth which comes from God• In their greed, they will exploit you with false … Continue reading Treated Like Trash

False Teachers Among You

“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in … Continue reading False Teachers Among You

In All These Things

“But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, … Continue reading In All These Things

All Were at a Standstill

“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the … Continue reading All Were at a Standstill

Trust His Plan

“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren; and … Continue reading Trust His Plan

I Lift Up My Soul

To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul,I trust in You, Lord, to make me whole.Of You, Lord, I will not be ashamed,So over me enemies not gain. Make me, O Lord, to know of Your ways,Lord, in Your truth, guide me all my days.For my salvation, it comes from You,So teach me, Lord, … Continue reading I Lift Up My Soul

No Cleverly Devised Tales

“For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty. For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, ‘This … Continue reading No Cleverly Devised Tales

Moral Excellence and Self-Control

“Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are yours and … Continue reading Moral Excellence and Self-Control