This was written to Christians living here in America, but you can apply it wherever it applies if you are living in another country. Church and State [Matthew 21:12-13; John 2:13-17; Acts 5:27-32; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Philippians 3:18-19; Revelation 13:5-8; Revelation 18:1-5] “And Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who sold and bought … Continue reading Do You Ever Consider?
idolatry
Keeping Ourselves from Idols
“And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols” (1 John 5:20-21). When … Continue reading Keeping Ourselves from Idols
Who Will Serve the Lord?
“Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers … Continue reading Who Will Serve the Lord?
Christmas and Idol Worship
Christmas’s right around the corner,Comes from idol worship former,Instills idol worship further,Yet from many, not a murmur. Celebrates the idols plenty,Santa Claus and greed and money,Entertainment, fill your stomachs,Play your games, that is a sum up. Downplays Jesus in a manger,Elevates, instead, a stranger,Attributes of God giv’n to him,He’s the focus, all else is dim. … Continue reading Christmas and Idol Worship
Don’t Believe Everything
Don't Believe Everything
Liked by Many, but They Cannot Save
Isaiah 46 (select verses) God is speaking to his children Israel. They were his people by physical birth. So, not all of them were followers of God. Today biblical Israel is comprised of both Jew and Gentile by God-persuaded faith in Jesus Christ via dying with Christ to sin and being raised with Christ to … Continue reading Liked by Many, but They Cannot Save
An Offensive Thing
Jeremiah 23:13-14 NASB “Moreover, among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray. Also among the prophets of Jerusalem I have seen a horrible thing: The committing of adultery and walking in falsehood; And they strengthen the hands of evildoers, So that no one … Continue reading An Offensive Thing
All Worshipers of Images
Psalms 97:6-7 ESV “The heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples see his glory. All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in worthless idols; worship him, all you gods!” This reminds me a little bit of Romans 1:18-32 where we read that what can be known about God is … Continue reading All Worshipers of Images
Is Time Your Idol?
Galatians 1:1-10 ESV “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead — and all the brothers who are with me, “To the churches of Galatia: “Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave … Continue reading Is Time Your Idol?
Can’t Mix God with Demons
1 Corinthians 10:14-22 ESV Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry. I speak as to sensible people; judge for yourselves what I say. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ? Because … Continue reading Can’t Mix God with Demons
Run With It 