“From now on, we regard no one according to the flesh.” II Corinthians 5:16 The first-century church, like ours today, was often fractured by divisions based on race, language, and culture. Paul wrote to the followers of Jesus in Corinth to help them respond to those who were more concerned with outward appearance than with […]
“For man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” I Samuel 16:7. When Samuel was to select the next king of Israel from the sons of Jesse, he made a judgment based on first impressions. However, God’s chosen was not any of the older sons. The Spirit told Samuel, “Do […]
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” Matthew 7:1 No one knows another’s motives. God alone can bring to light what is hidden in darkness; He alone can expose the intentions of the heart. Jesus knows the latent forces that motivate others. Moreover, He is working in every submissive heart to bring it to maturity. […]
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” Matthew 7:1 No one knows another’s motives. God alone can bring to light what is hidden in darkness; He alone can expose the intentions of the heart. Jesus knows the latent forces that motivate others. Moreover, He is working in every submissive heart to bring it to maturity. Thus, in the […]
“Even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.” Colossians 3:13 Before criticizing others we might ask the Lord to reveal our own shortcomings. Prior to ripping out the wires of relationships, we could check to see if patience and forgiveness are connected in our own heart. It’s good to look inside our heart – to check […]