Followers of Christ – we are to discern those who disguise themselves as teachers and leaders called by God. This is not a new problem. The first century church experienced deceptive leaders. (NASB) 2 Corinthians 11:12 “But what I am doing I will continue to do, so that I may cut off opportunity from […]
The knowledge of the Gospel of God – should be given – without charge. God supplies the needs of those who share, who give out, to those who preach God’s Good News. Be careful! Be careful of those who pressure, who insist on being paid for sharing God’s Good News. Be careful of those […]
God warns us – do not be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t be gullible, deceived or give into pressures to turn from the living God as your Savior and Lord. How can we know when Satan’s subtle deceptions come our way? (NASB) 2 Corinthians […]
There are some things we should fear, of which we are to be afraid. The deception from Satan is certainly one of those. The serpent deceived Eve in the Garden of Eden – Genesis 3:1-19. The Lord God dealt with the sin of Eve, Adam and Satan. The Lord promised a Savior from sin […]
Some dictionary definitions for the word “jealousy”: Resentful or bitter in rivalry; envious. Concerning or arising from feelings of envy, apprehension, or bitterness. This type of jealousy is mentioned by God in (NASB) 1 Corinthians 13:4 “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous…” The dictionary also defines “jealousy” as intolerant of disloyalty, […]
God’s assigned measure (NIV) 2 Corinthians 10:13 “We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the field God has assigned to us, a field that reaches even to you.” God’s assigned or apportioned measure is given to you. Have you received His grace, His Son into your life as […]
How do you measure yourself? To whom do you compare yourself? Are you your own measuring stick? Do you compare yourself, with yourself? Dead-end thinking will do just that! People who measure themselves by themselves or compare themselves with themselves will be without understanding. We are poor tools to measure or compare ourselves to […]
What does God say about being kind? How are God’s people, the followers of Christ, to respond to enemy assaults? (NASB) Luke 6:35 “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is […]
Misunderstood, misconstrued, taken the wrong way or a motive to cause problems and division – accusations are still – – – accusations! Accusations need to be brought out and dealt with As Soon As Possible (ASAP). Paul was accused; he was not a door mat. He did not take accusations lying down, letting others walk […]
When you talk, do people listen? Really listen? Is your speech used to build others up – not superficially but realistically? Flattery won’t do. Truth spoken with the motive of love will work wonders in another’s life. (NIV) 2 Corinthians 10:8 “For even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us […]