“What does the Lord you 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 […]
“The children of Israel committed a trespass regarding the accursed things, for Achan… took of the accursed things.” Joshua 7:1. Because of Achan’s private sin everyone was affected and God was dishonored. As followers of Jesus, we belong to one another, and our individual actions can impact the entire body and God’s name. May we individually and […]
“What does the Lord you 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 were memories of the days when God’s favor was on them. Jerusalem was in ruins because a blessed people had been exploiting the […]
“I was envious of the boastful, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.” Psalm 73:3. Have you ever felt that life is unfair? For those of us who are committed to following the will and ways of Jesus, it’s easy to get frustrated when people who don’t care about Him seem to do well […]
“Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” Luke 12:1. Hypocrites put on a show of righteousness while hiding sinful thoughts and behavior. Christ warned His disciples and us that secret sins will someday be exposed to full disclosure. He said, “There is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not […]