I Corinthians 9:25,26 “And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:” If a Christian wants to win the race set… Read More »
I Timothy 4:1 “Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;” In this letter to a young preacher, the Apostle Paul warns him that some believers are going to depart from the faith. The reason: They will be… Read More »
Acts 2:46 “And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple” Last night, I went to drop in on a church, as I often do if I do not have a scheduled meeting, and no one was there. This is sad, and I know that it is happening all over this country. It seems… Read More »
James 3:2 “For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.” Certainly, one of the hardest things to control at all times is the tongue. It is especially true when we get upset at someone –… Read More »
Luke 2:49 “And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?” This verse was written to describe an event that took place when Jesus was just 12 years old. The Bible gives very little information about this time in His life,… Read More »
Numbers 20:1,2a “Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. And there was no water for the congregation.” The trip to the Promised Land from Egypt should not have taken… Read More »
Psalm 1:2,3 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”… Read More »
Luke 10: 38,39 “Martha…had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.” When Jesus visited Mary and Martha – probably not the first time – Mary knew that time spent with the Master would be limited. Both Mary and Martha had the same choice to make. Mary chose the… Read More »
I Corinthians 4:16 “Wherefore I beseech you, be ye followers of me.” Every now and then I will hear a professing Christian say that believers should not follow men. Although we certainly ought to be cautious about how others influence us, the idea is not Biblical. It certainly is true that we should be following… Read More »
Exodus 4:1 “And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say,” So many people today that could serve and make a difference in a church and workplace do nothing but offer excuses as to why they cannot do the will of God. Moses… Read More »