God’s Standard for Christ’s Followers

There are times when we may become hypercritical of other believers and what they eat! What does God’s word say about our choices of food and drink? God levels the playing field…all, all will stand before His judgment seat. (NASB) Romans 14:1-4 “NOW ACCEPT the one who is weak in faith, but not for the […]

Pointing Your Finger

   At whom are you pointing your finger?  And upon whose standard are you basing your judgment and/or condemnation? (NASB) Matthew 7:1-2 “DO NOT judge so that you will not be judged. 2 ‘For in the way you judge, you will be judged, and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you.’” […]

God Leads You to Repentance

  Greek defines “judge” as krino: to decide, consider, to judge, pass judgment on, condemn. God says: (NIV) Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged.” Greek defines “condemn” katadikazo: to condemn God says: (NIV) Luke 6:37 “Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned.” Greek defines “forgive” as apolyo: to release, […]

Prayer of the Week

              (NIV) Romans 11:33-36 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom  and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, And his paths beyond tracing out! ‘Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor?’ ‘Who has ever given to God, That God should repay him?’ For from him and […]

World’s Motives VS Believer’s Motives

What are the world’s motives for how they treat others? Motives are all important in our expectations of others. (NASB) Luke 6:32 “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you?  For even sinners love those who love them.” Loving those who love you is commendable.  But Christ-like love is loving […]