Reason or Passion
... and continuously following the instructions of the Bible. Being obedient to the word of God will ensure that we do what is always right and with assistance from the Holy Spirit, we can control every aspect ...
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A donkey rebukes an angry prophet
... you to make you beat me these three times?” Balaam answered the donkey, “You have made a fool of me! If only I had a sword in my hand, I would kill you right now.” (NIV) Numbers 22:27-29
I do not know ...
Bitterness
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” (NIV) James 1:19
All humans have limitations and that includes the ability ...
Does Jesus oppose earthly treasures?
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust ...
Do not worry
... we can equally decide not to worry. It is unnecessary to worry with the Omnipotent God as your Father. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you ...
Moral absolutes - Part 2
... is consistent (Titus 1:2).
3. If we have no objective criteria or standard by which to distinguish between right and wrong, then it is impossible to identify certain behavior as “sinful.” Again, contrast ...
Moral absolutes
Modern relativistic thinking suggests that we have no rule or standard by which we can distinguish between good and evil, right and wrong, moral and immoral. Hilary Putnam, a Harvard professor, sums ...
Decisions Determine Destiny
... must be new (2Cor 5:17).
We all have choices to make. What is your decision today? The wrong choice will lead to destruction. The right choice for God leads to everlasting life. Have you obeyed the gospel? ...
Obey me fully
... people to God. God is never interested in that effort! Winning souls in the wrong way is equal to not winning souls at all. It is better to win one soul the right way than convince yourself that you have ...
Living the supernatural life
... keep forgiving that brother but they will keep their distance so that, that act of always being wronged will seize. This suggestion felt alright to me. Who wants to be around someone who keeps offending ...
Forgiveness without Repentance?
... him of his wrong, and thus rebuke him for his wrong. Then, if he repents, we must forgive him; but if he will not repent, he is not worthy of forgiveness. But we have no right to hold malice against him, ...
At peace with God
... It is possible to think and act positively.
Philippians 4:8-9 reads, "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever ...
Who needs forgiveness?
“There is no one righteous, not even one; …there is no one who seeks God” (NIV) Romans 3:10-11
England's historic Coventry Cathedral was devastated when Nazi planes blitzed it during World War II. ...
A meaningful life: Failure is not fatal
... put them right by alluding that suffering can have a purpose - God can use it to judge the wicked, strengthen the faithful, aid the oppressed, and bless the righteous. He affirmed the sovereignty of God ...
Abusing God's Grac
... He trust that we would fall on Him to make the right judgements . When man decides to throw caution to the wind, God steps in and shapes us.
We therefore cannot blame God for correcting us when we falter; ...
Relationship with God
... with or no time for him. God through covenant relationship knows his children and cater for them (John 1:13)
Many people now acting right for the wrong reasons. Some are now attending church services, ...
God's perspectiv
... Lord, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.” But the Lord replied, “Is it right for you to be angry?”
Many of us are familiar with the Old Testament story of Jonah. God wanted ...
Justify not
... how we deal with each other in our daily lives. Let us learn to say sorry, admit our wrongs and refrain from them too. A beloved sister once said, “admit it, even if you think you are right but your opponent ...
A foundation of Love
... but yet all of those things can be worth nothing to God if we aren’t doing them for the right reasons. The Bible is saying that the only motivation that counts when we serve God or others is love. Love ...
Why follow God and not man?
... But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become the children of God, even to those who believe in His name (John 1:12). Eternal life is assured for those who diligently follow God.
What ...