“By the name of Jesus…, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.” Acts 4:10. Peter and John exhibited joyful generosity and kindness when they healed a lame man who was begging outside the temple in Jerusalem. Kindness is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians […]
“Nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 In longing for some future good we forget that every day, regardless of our circumstances is a gift from God to be used for His glory. In every season, there is a reason to rejoice and an opportunity […]
Those who leave the paths of uprightness…rejoice in doing evil, and delight in the perversity of the wicked. Proverbs 2:13-14 Solomon observed mankind’s propensity for evil describing those who “rejoice in doing evil…” While this may describe much of the world around us, followers of Jesus have a refreshingly different way to handle life. Paul […]
“If there is among you a poor man of your brethren…you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand.” Deuteronomy 15:7 God expects generosity from His people. In Deuteronomy 15, Moses emphasized the reality of poverty and how the more affluent must respond to it. Among God’s people, there must always be a spirit […]
“Let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17 Are there times when we fail to make others feel welcome in our neighborhood, or at social gatherings or maybe even church? Paul instructed his readers to be “given to hospitality.” The book of Hebrews goes even further, saying, […]