My goal is to know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, assuming that I will somehow reach the resurrection from among the dead. Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I […]
And you, Philippians, know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving except you alone. For even in Thessalonica you sent gifts for my need several times. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that is increasing to your account. […]
Religious people are always upset when Jesus uses unqualified people. Systems of religion are built on passing tests to prove qualifications. Catechisms and memorized theological answers do not prove conversion, though. Changed lives prove conversion. When we are transformed by having our minds renewed by the Spirit of Truth, we become capable of discerning why Yahweh’s desires are perfect (Romans […]
That’s a popular question. It parallels “Who are you to disagree with me?” Though there are many ways to do it wrong, there are correct ways to pass judgement on others’ behavior and values. Some wrong ways include judging someone through a lens of jealousy or fear or pride. Some people hate other people because they have better clothes or […]
Lance Wallnau says that humility is not really much of a virtue if you have never done anything of significance. It is only an accomplishment to be humble when you have something you could be bragging about. Whether humility is appropriate or not, boldness usually is. We have reasons to be bold before the throne of our King and before […]
As stated in “Boldness in Heaven,” Lance Wallnau says that humility is not really much of a virtue if you have never done anything of significance. It is only an accomplishment to be humble when you have something you could be bragging about. Whether humility is appropriate or not, boldness usually is. We have reasons to be bold before the […]
Turn away from evil and do what is good,and dwell there forever.For the Lord loves justiceand will not abandon His faithful ones.They are kept safe forever,but the children of the wicked will be destroyed.The righteous will inherit the landand dwell in it permanently. The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom;his tongue speaks what is just.The instruction of his God is […]
“You must not hate your brother in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor directly, and you will not incur guilt because of him. Do not take revenge or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.(Leviticus 19:17-18 HCSB ©®) “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbor and hate […]
Do everything without grumbling and arguing, so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God who are faultless in a crooked and perverted generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world.(Philippians 2:14-15 HCSB ©®) Nor should we complain as some of them did, and were killed by the destroyer. Now these things happened to them as […]
Leaders must have faith. Effective leaders act on their faith, including influencing others to have faith. Even effective leaders are not required to have their faith in the right thing, though. Get your Story straight. Be an awesome leader.