Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
My weekly or routine devotionals.
Paul teaches in Galatians 6 what our response is to be if a brother or sister in Christ is “overtaken in a fault.” By definition and context, this fault is not a lifestyle of sin but the result of falling into Satan’s pitfall of temptation – overtaken is being startled …
When we came back to Westminster last month, I was astonished at the number of wineries we passed on the road. Not much research showed why. Since we went to the mission field, Maryland has passed laws to make it easy to sell this alcohol even at farmer’s markets. This …
“not given to much wine” is a phrase Paul uses in 1 Timothy 3:8 that is used today by Christians wanting to justify drinking alcohol. Without a proper study of the Word of God, man has eased his conscience by intentionally excusing sins, resulting in heresy and false doctrine, and …
Throughout the Bible, God uses “fruit” to illustrate truths to us: Our soul being saved is pictured as “fruit” (Romans 1:13) Our spirit being filled life is pictured as “fruit” (Galatians 5:22-23) Our sacrifice being praise is pictured as “fruit” (Hebrews 13:15) READ LUKE 13:6-9 — Why would a gardener …
The ratio of wins to losses in the battle between our old sin nature and new nature in Christ reminds us daily that we are but feeble flesh. Paul deals with an important aspect of this in Romans 12:19-21. These verses can be difficult for believers because of the battle …
Today, the erosion of the family and disappearance of the male authority figure in the home have twisted society ethically, spiritually and morally, creating a generation without shame or blush. Along the way, the role of family, society and church have been reversed. Society and the church develop social programs …
On July 4th, as we do our utmost to “seek the peace of the city” and “pray unto the Lord for it,” as found in Jeremiah 29:7, we do so rallying around the most beautiful ensign of peace and prosperity that this world has ever seen, the American Flag. Many …
Countries around the world have legalized sins that are contrary to God’s Word. Reading these lists as found in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, human nature cringes at some sins while shrugging off others. However, as God looks upon these sins, He sees them as any other sin …
Jesus asked the question of His disciples, “When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). Obviously, Jesus will find faith as far as those saved by faith in His blood (Romans 3:25), but will He find the saved faithful to Him? Will we …
As a young Christian, “LEGALIST” was thrown at me by Christian friends. Before salvation, these friends never witnessed to me as they watched me live a life of sin. They drank with me, smoked weed and went places with me that I would be ashamed of today. After salvation, God …
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