Read Matthew 21:23-32, KJV. God stands toward His people in the relation of a father, and He has a father’s claim to our faithful service. Consider the life of Christ. Standing at the head of humanity, serving His Father, He is an example of what every son should and may be. The obedience that ChristContinue reading “Saying and Doing”
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Mind Your Business
“And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth” (Luke 12:15 KJV) In Christ’s treatment of this case is a lesson for all who minister in His name. When He sent forth the twelve, He said, “As yeContinue reading “Mind Your Business”
Marriage: 100
This is just the surface. I have not even dived deep yet. Marriage: God and His Church are represented in the marriage of man and woman. Adultery against God in both the spiritual and physical begins in the mind with the thoughts, from what is seen with the eyes, and heard with the ears. WhatContinue reading “Marriage: 100”
You Shall Be Clean
“Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you” (Ezekiel 36:25 KJV). In the whole Satanic force there is not power to overcome one soul who in simple trust casts himself on Christ. “He giveth power to theContinue reading “You Shall Be Clean”
Discern spiritual things spiritually
The Bible tells us that Satan can appear as an angel of light, and he mixes truth with error, making it sound good. Be very careful. There is danger where we do not see the message in the one who preached it. If we continue surrounding ourselves in their presence, we will behold their characterContinue reading “Discern spiritual things spiritually”
Leaven: Sin vs Kingdom of Heaven
“Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened” (KJV — Matthew 13:33). Among the Jews leaven was sometimes used as an emblem of sin. At the time of the Passover the people wereContinue reading “Leaven: Sin vs Kingdom of Heaven”
Take Heed, Let Nothing Slip
Be not deceived. Know God. Love God; for God is love. Only then can we truly love others and ourselves and be delivered from a life of bondage to Satan, which leads to death. Be encouraged by Him who is Love and the Life-Giver. Be encouraged in God, the Lifter-Up of our head. Christ becameContinue reading “Take Heed, Let Nothing Slip”