“Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and … Continue reading Who Do You Emulate?
Encouragement
Not Already Made Perfect
“Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies … Continue reading Not Already Made Perfect
I Count it All as Loss
“But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and … Continue reading I Count it All as Loss
Watch Out for Evildoers
“Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh.” (Philippians 3:2-3 ESV) So, who are these “dogs” we are to be watching … Continue reading Watch Out for Evildoers
Clean on the Inside
“While Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him, so he went in and reclined at table. The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner. And the Lord said to him, ‘Now you Pharisees cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside … Continue reading Clean on the Inside
Is Your Body Full of Darkness?
“No one after lighting a lamp puts it in a cellar or under a basket, but on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light, but when it is bad, your body … Continue reading Is Your Body Full of Darkness?
Praying “The Lord’s Prayer”
“Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’ And he said to them, ‘When you pray, say: ‘Father, hallowed be your name.Your kingdom come.Give us each day our daily bread,and forgive us our sins,for … Continue reading Praying “The Lord’s Prayer”
A False Concept of Pride
Paul (formerly called Saul) was an apostle of Jesus Christ – not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead (Galatians 1:1). And he was not someone who was looking for human approval, either, nor was he trying to please other humans, or else … Continue reading A False Concept of Pride
Innocent of Great Transgression
“Who can discern his errors?Declare me innocent from hidden faults.Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;let them not have dominion over me!Then I shall be blameless,and innocent of great transgression.Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heartbe acceptable in your sight,O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” (Psalms 19:12-14 ESV) … Continue reading Innocent of Great Transgression
The Testimony of the Lord is Sure
“The law of the Lord is perfect,reviving the soul;the testimony of the Lord is sure,making wise the simple;the precepts of the Lord are right,rejoicing the heart;the commandment of the Lord is pure,enlightening the eyes;the fear of the Lord is clean,enduring forever;the rules of the Lord are true,and righteous altogether.More to be desired are they than … Continue reading The Testimony of the Lord is Sure
Run With It 