“But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the … Continue reading Seek After What is Good
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Pride is Their Necklace
Psalms 73:3-9 ESV “For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have no pangs until death; their bodies are fat and sleek. They are not in trouble as others are; they are not stricken like the rest of mankind. Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers … Continue reading Pride is Their Necklace
Defiled Minds and Consciences
Titus 1:7-9 ESV “For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be … Continue reading Defiled Minds and Consciences
Who Stands Up for Us Against Evildoers?
Psalms 94:16 ESV “Who rises up for me against the wicked? Who stands up for me against evildoers?” Who are The Wicked? Who are the evildoers? Well, the wicked are vast in number, and they create evil in many different ways, but today the Lord is directing me more towards the wicked and the evildoers … Continue reading Who Stands Up for Us Against Evildoers?
He Asks that we Love Him
The Rebellious and Defiled Zephaniah 3:1-2 ESV “Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, the oppressing city! She listens to no voice; she accepts no correction. She does not trust in the Lord; she does not draw near to her God.” This speaks today to the rebellious and adulterous church who has turned away … Continue reading He Asks that we Love Him
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