7 Biblical Warnings about Speech. 1. The Tongue Is Difficult to Control. James gives one of the most sobering passages about the tongue in the Bible. He says in James 3:8, “The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.” What does James mean when he says no man... Continue Reading →
Submission is defined as yielding or being in subjection to a superior, authority, or another person’s will; to comply, surrender, or humble oneself unto another. The most powerful example of submission is our dear Lord Jesus Christ. (Take a brief pause here to read Philippians 2:5-8) Though fully God, Christ chose in love to humble... Continue Reading →
Learning to see someone’s heart and soul, rather than focusing on their flesh is beneficial as we minister. I call it having ‘love eyes’ for others. Godly love is unconditional love and kindness, yet we are to remember: “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” (Col. 3:23)... Continue Reading →
In 1 Thess. 2:7. Paul says, “But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us.” Then, in vs. 10. Paul... Continue Reading →
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – Philippians 4:8 In the closing of the Book of Philippians is... Continue Reading →
I know how it can be. Christmas is here. Your crazy family is coming over. Oh, did I say “crazy?” In fact, I’ll bet “crazy” is an understatement for your family, am I wrong? They’re nutjobs. You love them, sure, but they will drive you up the wall at 100 mph before breakfast. You’ll be... Continue Reading →
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