The heads thereof judge for reward, and the priests thereof teach for hire, and the prophets thereof divine for money: yet will they lean upon the Lord, and say, Is not the Lord among us? none evil can come upon us. – Micah 3:11, KJV We must be wary lest we make an idol out… Continue reading Beware of making an idol out of God.
Category: Relating to God
Don’t kill a relationship on a whim.
…He was wounded for our transgressions… – Isaiah 53:5, Amplified Bible (AMP) What do we do when someone lies to us, cheats us, or wrongs us in some way? Our natural tendency is to fight back, to defend our honor, and to vindicate ourselves. In addition, we desire to break all ties with that scoundrel… Continue reading Don’t kill a relationship on a whim.
God didn’t make everyone to meditate in the same way.
…you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may…make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success…- Joshua 1:8, Amplified Bible, AMP According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary,* the word “meditation” has the following meanings: to engage in contemplation or reflection to engage in mental exercise (as concentration on one’s… Continue reading God didn’t make everyone to meditate in the same way.
Beware of DVTs of the soul.
But Paul did not think it best to have along with them the one who had quit and deserted them in Pamphylia and had not gone on with them to the work. – Acts 15:38, Amplified Bible (AMP) In May 2011, 20-year old Chris Staniforth of Great Britain died from a deep vein thrombosis that… Continue reading Beware of DVTs of the soul.
Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.
Rouse yourselves and keep awake… – Revelation 3:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) It is not all that hard to become disinterested in the work God has given us. Many Christians work and work and work until they become “burned out,” so they decide to take a break from the work, never to return. Others take their… Continue reading Don’t fall asleep at the wheel.
Once there was a guy named Tom…
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31, King James Version (KJV) Once there was a guy named Tom. Tom loved football, and after serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, he played professionally. After a few years… Continue reading Once there was a guy named Tom…
Would you like to know how to become one of God’s best friends?
…for you are greatly beloved… – Daniel 9:23, Amplified Bible (AMP) Do you have a best friend? If so, what makes your relationship with your best friend better than the relationships you have with your other friends? Although the reasons you cite may be many or few, those reasons created a special bond of fellowship… Continue reading Would you like to know how to become one of God’s best friends?
Let God tell you why He sent The Flood. The reason may surprise you.
God said to Noah, I intend to make an end of all flesh, for through men the land is filled with violence; and behold, I will destroy them and the land. – Genesis 6:13 Let’s admit it. We love violence. If an alien from another planet were to spend a week on Earth, it would probably… Continue reading Let God tell you why He sent The Flood. The reason may surprise you.
God isnt just going to give you heart peace. You’ve got to show Him that you want it.
Let him turn away from wickedness and shun it, and let him do right. Let him search for peace (harmony; undisturbedness from fears, agitating passions, and moral conflicts) and seek it eagerly. [Do not merely desire peaceful relations with God, with your fellowmen, and with yourself, but pursue, go after them!] – 1 Peter 3:11, Amplified Bible… Continue reading God isnt just going to give you heart peace. You’ve got to show Him that you want it.
Don’t lead a pointless life.
For if I [merely] preach the Gospel, that gives me no reason to boast, for I feel compelled of necessity to do it. Woe is me if I do not preach the glad tidings (the Gospel)! – 1 Corinthians 9:16, Amplified Bible (AMP) “When you obey the call of Jesus Christ, the first thing that hits you is the… Continue reading Don’t lead a pointless life.