NASB 1 Corinthians 8:1 “Now concerning things sacrificed to idols, we know that we have all knowledge. Knowledge makes arrogant, but love edifies.” You and I can know what the Bible says. We can even have many passages memorized… then of what do we need to be careful? Arrogance! Arrogance because we know the Scriptures. […]
Followers of Christ… we need to be reminded of God’s love for us. No matter where you live, no matter your station in life, follower of Christ… the living God loves you! Nothing, no thing, can ever separate you from God’s love – nothing! Nada! Zilch! Do you separate yourself from God’s love? That can […]
How did the living God of the Holy Bible show His love for you and me? NASB Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” God’s love demonstrated for you and me – “Christ died for us.” God the Father watched His […]
NASB John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.14 ‘You are My friends if you do what I command you.” This is exactly what Jesus did for me! He laid down His life for me when He died on a cross. This is exactly what […]
In a world of turmoil, chaos and hatred seeming to be growing by leaps and bounds. What can we hang onto, cling to and know that it is true? Jesus said,9“As the Father has love me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. 10If you obey my commands, you will remain in […]
NASB John 15:9-10 “Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.10 ‘If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” Abide means to remain, stay, continueLove as a noun means compassion, devotion […]
What did Jesus say about days in the end times?Some of what He said is found in Matthew 12:9-14.The words are hard to read, to understand that the concept of end times will really happen. NASB Matthew 24:9-14 “then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by […]
“Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquityand passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession?He does not retain His anger forever,Because He delights in unchanging love.”NASB Micah 7:18 Think about God’s forgiveness –“Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity …” “… He does not retain His anger forever…”Think […]
“Hatred stirs up strifeBut love covers all transgressions.” NASB Proverbs 10:12 “Hatred stirs up strife…” Can you think of some people whose faces are ugly with hatred, resentment, anger? I can. But what does God say? “But love covers all transgressions.” Even the hatred of those stirring strife, spewing hatred?God says, “But love covers all transgressions.” […]
Have you had an “aha” moment recently? “Aha” moments can change your direction, your thoughts, your words and your motives. Perhaps you have heard, “Love the sinner, hate the sin.” Me too. Consider this… Love the sinner, hate my sin. How can I hate someone else’s sin when I am a sinner too? Followers of […]