What makes us righteous? Is it having our sins forgiven, and then living free from sin? Or is it our relationship with God; having his Holy Spirit in us? Jesus didn’t claim to have his own righteousness, but said only God is good or righteous. Mark 10:17-18 And when he was gone forth into the […]
Resting means we’re not worrying but trusting. If our way is not committed 100% to the Lord, we won’t be at rest. Psalm 37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. If […]
If we refuse instruction, it means we despise our own soul. From the beginning God has used man to teach the people. Proverbs 15:31-33 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. The fear of the […]
We won’t be waiting patiently if we’re not in a quiet resting place. Waiting patiently is a discipline we have to learn because we are not born patient. Isaiah 32:17-18 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. And my people shall dwell in a peaceable […]
Charity is the bond that binds us together. It’s our choice that we make to put on charity by acting in love. Colossians 3:12-14 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have […]
Are there things that move you in this life? Paul knew whatever happened he wouldn’t be moved because he didn’t count his life dear to himself. Even persecution couldn’t move him. II Corinthians 11:22-27 Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I. […]
When God created Adam and Eve, their heart was completely free of sin. God gave Adam and Eve only one commandment, to not eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. They had all the other fruit trees God created to choose from, but Eve listened to the devil and chose to […]
Sanctification is important so we can have the power to stay saved. God created Adam and Eve in his image, so they started with a pure heart. The difference between people and angels is that angels don’t have any choice. They always do God’s will. God created the devil (Isaiah 45:7) to test if people […]
“And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Thessalonians 5:23
Two Frogs Two frogs fell into a deep cream bowl; The one was wise, and a cheery soul. The other one took a gloomy view And bade his friend a sad adieu. Said the other frog with a merry grin, “I can’t get out, but I won’t give in; I’ll swim around till my strength […]
