1 Thessalonians 4:1-2 ESV “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus.” … Continue reading How We Ought to Walk
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A Woman who Fears the Lord
Proverbs 31:10-12 ESV “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.” Now, all the specifics of this passage of Scripture may … Continue reading A Woman who Fears the Lord
Be Kind and Rewind
Ephesians 4:25-28 ESV “Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, … Continue reading Be Kind and Rewind
When Each Part is Working
Ephesians 4:11-16 ESV “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to … Continue reading When Each Part is Working
Unless You Turn and Humble Yourselves
Matthew 18:1-4 ESV “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, ‘Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, ‘Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom … Continue reading Unless You Turn and Humble Yourselves
Walk in Wisdom Toward Outsiders
Colossians 4:5-6 ESV “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Toward Outsiders Our walk is how we live day in and day out. It is our thoughts, our attitudes, … Continue reading Walk in Wisdom Toward Outsiders
What are You Putting to Death?
Colossians 3:1-4 ESV “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. … Continue reading What are You Putting to Death?
Who Should We Honor?
1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 ESV “We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.” Now, who is this talking about? This is not talking about everyone who … Continue reading Who Should We Honor?
Whoever Brings Back a Sinner
James 5:19-20,16 ESV “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, … Continue reading Whoever Brings Back a Sinner
They Say, “Peace, Peace,” When there is None
1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 ESV “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will … Continue reading They Say, “Peace, Peace,” When there is None
