And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. – 1 Corinthians 9:25, KJV In Matthew 6:20, Christ admonished us to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven. One such treasure is the incorruptible crown, which He awards for those… Continue reading How’s that gluttony coming?
Category: Discipleship
BEST OF TQFG: Here’s the key to impacting the culture around you.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from May 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Because this was in your heart and you have not asked for riches… – 2 Chronicles 1:11, Amplified Bible We often lament the horrid spiritual state of our culture, and rightly so; it is horrid. One of the reasons… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Here’s the key to impacting the culture around you.
Mansion or shack?
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:20, KJV A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St. Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in… Continue reading Mansion or shack?
Into Thin Air
Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: – Jeremiah 5:21, KJV In 1996 twelve mountain climbers perished when a fierce storm enveloped the summit of Mount Everest. Among the victims was 31-year old Andy Harris, one of the guides of the expedition. According… Continue reading Into Thin Air
Upholding the family name.
But as the One Who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all your conduct and manner of living. For it is written, You shall be holy, for I am holy. – 1 Peter 1:15-16, Amplified Bible (AMP) The term “black sheep” means “someone who does not fit in with the rest of a group and… Continue reading Upholding the family name.
Have you ever been so mad that…
Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. – Psalm 78:41, King James Version (KJV) If you are like me, there have been times in your life when you planned to do something nice for someone else, but you didn’t. The reason you held back had nothing to do with you. The reason… Continue reading Have you ever been so mad that…
How much do you love your neighbor?
[After all] the kingdom of God is not a matter of [getting the] food and drink [one likes], but instead it is righteousness (that state which makes a person acceptable to God) and [heart] peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. – Romans 14:17, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible is clear that we are to… Continue reading How much do you love your neighbor?
What treasures?
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… – Matthew 6:20, KJV When Christ admonished us to lay up for ourselves treasures in Heaven, to what “treasures” was He referring? One such treasure is the crown of life, awarded to those who are faithful to Christ even in the face of temptation and persecution. James… Continue reading What treasures?
BEST OF TQFG: Make sure your roots are drinking from the right water source.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from March 22, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team …he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river… – Jeremiah 17:8, Amplified Bible In Jeremiah 17:7-8, God gives us a picture of what a God-dependent believer is like.… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Make sure your roots are drinking from the right water source.
BEST OF TQFG: Let God tell you about a strange way to get to know Him better.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from June 28, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team So they went out from the presence of the council (Sanhedrin), rejoicing that they were being counted worthy [dignified by the indignity] to suffer shame and be exposed to disgrace for [the sake of] His name. – Acts 5:41, AMP… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Let God tell you about a strange way to get to know Him better.