“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2 ESV) When we imitate God with our lives, we are not mimicking nor are we impersonating him like some actors and comedians imitate other … Continue reading Walking in Love
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If You Were of the World
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you. Remember the word that I … Continue reading If You Were of the World
Having Itching Ears
“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people … Continue reading Having Itching Ears
Full of Excuses
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly … Continue reading Full of Excuses
God is Not Mocked
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing … Continue reading God is Not Mocked
Is Truth Your Practice?
“This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say we have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he … Continue reading Is Truth Your Practice?
Evil Plots Against the Righteous
Psalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him,but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he sees that his day is coming. “The wicked draw the sword and bend their bowsto bring down the poor and needy,to slay those whose way is upright;their sword shall enter their own heart,and their … Continue reading Evil Plots Against the Righteous
Putting Self to Death
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV) When we believe in Jesus Christ with … Continue reading Putting Self to Death
The Flesh or The Spirit?
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. … Continue reading The Flesh or The Spirit?
Bring Back the Wanderers
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) We read in the Scriptures that we who are part of the … Continue reading Bring Back the Wanderers
Run With It 