Do Good to Those Who Hate You

Luke 6:27-28 ESV “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” Jesus taught us that we are to love our enemies. And this love is agape love which comes from God and it prefers what … Continue reading Do Good to Those Who Hate You

Instructions in Christian Living

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 this is not speaking of all men (or women) who call themselves … Continue reading Instructions in Christian Living

Responding to Opposition with Grace

1 Peter 3:8-9 ESV “Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” There are many people today stressing … Continue reading Responding to Opposition with Grace

Likewise

Wednesday, September 13, 2017, 4:54 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Oh, To Be Like Thee, Blessed Redeemer.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3 (Select vv. ESV). Pure Conduct (vv. 1-6) Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do … Continue reading Likewise

Wait Patiently

Sunday, July 30, 2017, 9:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV). Fret Not! (vv. 1-2, 7) Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither … Continue reading Wait Patiently