“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7. Our choices often have a reach and impact that we could never imagine. The choices we make today produce the consequences we reap tomorrow. It’s far better to avoid sin in the first place than […]
“The floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall.” Matthew 7:25 When it comes to building our spiritual foundation, it must be strong and secure. Christ made it clear that to survive the storms of life, we must be anchored to the Rock of Ages.
“What does the Lord your God require of you, but…to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.” Deuteronomy 10:12 All God’s people, exiled in Babylon, had memories of the days when God’s favor was on them. Jerusalem was in ruins because a blessed people had been exploiting the weak, not […]
If anyone cleanses himself from [dishonor], he will be a vessel for honor, …prepared for every good work.” II Timothy 2:19-26 We are called to always be preparing. A heart dedicated to God must be prepared to serve him. (I Sam. 7:3) We are to be prepared to do good works, (II Tim. 2:21) and to defend […]
“No chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but…it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” Hebrew 12:11. When trouble comes into our lives, we sometimes feel as if we’ve been hit broadside. We may wonder, “Why is this happening to me?” One possibility is that God […]