Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men. – Proverbs 22:29, King James Version (KJV) According to Forbes.com: Michael Jordan has been out of the NBA as a player since his retirement from the Washington Wizards in 2003. Yet by at least one measure, it… Continue reading That’s a lot of shoes!
Category: God’s Will
Blind justice.
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. – Proverbs 24:10, KJV Philippians 2:13 teaches us that the will and the power to live the victorious Christian life doesn’t come from us; it comes from God. However, the choice to access God’s power so that we can persevere is ours. If we… Continue reading Blind justice.
How’s that gluttony coming?
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?
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?
A hard day’s work fulfills the two Great Commandments?
And let our own [people really] learn to apply themselves to good deeds (to honest labor and honorable employment), so that they may be able to meet necessary demands whenever the occasion may require and not be living idle and uncultivated and unfruitful lives. – Titus 3:14, Amplified Bible (AMP) The Bible is filled with verses that teach against idleness.… Continue reading A hard day’s work fulfills the two Great Commandments?
Be wary of the open door theorem.
In the film Monumental, Kirk Cameron investigates the principles upon which the United States of America was founded. While researching the history of the English Pilgrims, Cameron discovered the depth of the hardships the Pilgrims faced. As Cameron relates: The Church of England had as its head the Monarch of England. Leaving the Church, which is what… Continue reading Be wary of the open door theorem.
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…
What benefit do you bring to God?
So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. – Romans 14:12, KJV If you look up the definition of “value” in the dictionary, you’ll see several explanations of what the word means. A simple definition from Merriam-Webster.com is, “the amount of money that something is worth : the price or cost… Continue reading What benefit do you bring to God?
BEST OF TQFG: Don’t look behind you.
We hope you enjoy this re-post from April 27, 2013. Be blessed! The Today’s Quote From God Team Jesus said to him, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things behind] is fit for the kingdom of God. – Luke 9:62, Amplified Bible It is so easy to look… Continue reading BEST OF TQFG: Don’t look behind you.