“Hear the word of the Lord,You rulers of Sodom;Give ear to the instruction of our God,You people of Gomorrah.‘What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?’Says the Lord.‘I have had enough of burnt offerings of ramsAnd the fat of fed cattle;And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats.When you come to … Continue reading Unrequited Love
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Their Foolish Hearts
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine … Continue reading Their Foolish Hearts
Idolatry Coupled with Immorality
“Bel bows down; Nebo stoops;their idols are on beasts and livestock;these things you carry are borneas burdens on weary beasts.They stoop; they bow down together;they cannot save the burden,but themselves go into captivity.” (Isaiah 46:1-2 ESV) What is an idol? Does it have to be anything physical? What does an idol look like to you? … Continue reading Idolatry Coupled with Immorality
Your High Places for Sin
“’The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron; with a point of diamond it is engraved on the tablet of their heart, and on the horns of their altars, while their children remember their altars and their Asherim, beside every green tree and on the high hills, on the mountains in the … Continue reading Your High Places for Sin
Put Away all Malice and Deceit
“So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation— if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” (1 Peter 2:1-3 ESV) This is speaking to Christians and to professing … Continue reading Put Away all Malice and Deceit
They Wage War Against Your Souls
“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation” (1 Peter 2:11-12 … Continue reading They Wage War Against Your Souls
What are You Thinking About?
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace … Continue reading What are You Thinking About?
What is Killing the Church?
Ephesians 5:3-11 ESV “But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. For you may be sure of this, that everyone who … Continue reading What is Killing the Church?
I Now Tell You With Tears
Philippians 3:17-21 ESV “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 … Continue reading I Now Tell You With Tears
Bring No More Vain Offerings
You People of Gomorrah Isaiah 1:10-11 ESV “Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! ‘What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed … Continue reading Bring No More Vain Offerings
Run With It 