“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 57:21. Seeing ourselves as the center of the universe leads to misery. We weren’t made to be the focus of our own attention. We were made to give our hearts to “the High and Lofty One,” who lives with those who have a contrite […]
“Become complete…and the God of love and peace will be with you.” II Corinthians 13:11. As Christians, we bump into tough situations in which our weaknesses are revealed. We often react immaturely and use our weaknesses as an excuse. After all, I’m not perfect, “we argue”. The Corinthian believers had much spiritual growing to do. […]
“Judge not, and you shall not be judged.” Luke 6:37. Most of us criticize others to cover up for the same faults in our own lives. We also tend to find fault with someone when in fact we are the ones in the wrong, not the other person. If you are looking for faults to […]
“Love…does not seek its own.” I Corinthians 13:4-5. Self-centeredness is a universal human problem. King Hezekiah did many good things for his country, but near the end of his life he developed a self-centered attitude. After he unwisely made a treaty with the Babylonians, the prophet Isaiah said that his descendants would be conquered and […]
“Lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted Word, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21. Meekness is an attitude toward God in which we accept His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting. A humble heart doesn’t fight against God or contend […]