A certain protocol has been established for those who approach the Queen of England. How much more must we approach the living God through the protocol He has established through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ? Anyone who approaches God Almighty must do so without sin. Sin separates all people from Him, for all have […]
Jesus said, “˜Pray, then, in this way: (NASB) Matthew 6:9-13a “And do not lead us into temptation”¦” When anyone falls into temptation, gives into temptation ““ there is only one direction to go and that is down and away from God. Beware of wrong desires for these lead to sin and sin results in death. […]
The dictionary defines: “˜Sin”™: The willful breaking of religious or moral law. “˜Debt”™: something owed to another. “˜Trespass”™: to go beyond the limits of what is considered right; do wrong; transgress. When you pray the Disciple”™s prayer (commonly called the Lord”™s Prayer) what word does your church use in this portion of the prayer? “˜And […]
Jesus took prayer seriously. He said, “˜This, then, is how you should pray”¦”™ Jesus was dependent on His Father every day. He showed this dependency through His habit of praying daily. What is the pattern for daily prayer which Jesus said His follower”™s are to pray? First: Acknowledge God as our Father (and this can […]
David was Israel”™s greatest king. We find many written prayers to God in the book of Psalms. In many of these prayers, David acknowledged his submission to God as the greater King. As we pray, we also should acknowledge God and worship Him through prayer by an act of submission. (NASB) Psalm 145:8-13 “The Lord […]
(NASB) Matthew 6:9 “Pray, then, in this way: “˜Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” Jesus always referred to God as His Father and He has given you and me a pattern for praying. Jesus explained His relationship with God His Father throughout His ministry. (NIV) Matthew 11:27 “All things have been […]
When we talk with the living God of the Bible ““ it is true communication with the Person of God. He hears and answers prayers”¦yours and mine. Jesus warned His followers about hypocritical prayers: (NASB) Matthew 6:5 “When you pray, you are not to be like the hypocrites; for they love to stand and pray […]
It is amazing how many times Jesus spoke against hypocrites. Hypocrites are people who pretend to be someone on the outside and are 180 degrees different on the inside. They pretend they have certain beliefs, feelings, or virtues which they do not possess; they are insincere and false, wearing a mask. Actors on stage or […]
Generosity is rewarded”¦generosity, many times, is publicized when large amounts of money are given to a favorite organization or cause. Donors to churches are often remembered publicly with a plaque or a brass plate. What did Jesus say about doing good deeds or “˜acts of righteousness”™ which are highly publicized? Jesus warned about giving with […]
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and Brownies are clubs for boys and girls. They earn badges which takes work to achieve. There is satisfaction and a public recognition of their award. For a teen-age boy to earn the highest badge of Eagle Scout takes dedication and purpose, time and effort to attain that […]