How would you respond if something you wanted was plentiful, but you had been told not to take any? Would you leave it alone or feel tempted? Temptation is an invitation to sin, often testing faith and obedience to God. After His people had wandered in the wilderness for forty years, God was bringing them … Continue reading Disobedience: Deadly!
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When Saul Disobeyed God
"Today's difficulties are often a result of yesterday's disobedience." Priscilla Shirer. Leviticus 26:14-16 NLT “However, if you do not listen to me or obey all these commands, and if you break my covenant by rejecting my decrees, treating my regulations with contempt, and refusing to obey my commands, I will punish you. 1 Samuel 12:15 … Continue reading When Saul Disobeyed God
Consequences of Disobedience
Most of us can recall moments that changed our lives, though each experience is different. When Moses noticed a burning bush, he went to investigate—a simple act that changed his life’s direction. Can you recall a time when your actions changed yours? While Samuel served as judge, the people asked him for a king like … Continue reading Consequences of Disobedience
Don’t Grab the Ark!
In life, we often feel compelled to fix whatever seems wrong. As parents, that instinct is especially strong when our children are young. We cannot bear to hear them cry, so we rush to make things better. Because they cannot yet tell us what is wrong, we work through every possibility until the crying stops. … Continue reading Don’t Grab the Ark!
The Problem with the Wicked
“The descent to hell is easy and those who begin by worshipping power, soon worship evil.” C. S. Lewis. John 8:44 AMP You are of your father the devil, and it is your will to practice the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand … Continue reading The Problem with the Wicked
A Proud Heart Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pXGfaSQHlxtvt009vslv1?si=PkaueDFXRdmuRBh8pYWofQ&utm_source=copy-link Pip: There is a tree that survives a blizzard precisely because it has no leaves — and somewhere in that sentence is everything Victory Walk is about. Mara: Today we're looking at posts from Claudette Glaude-Scott covering pride, its consequences, and the spiritual posture that keeps both trees and kings standing. Let's start with … Continue reading A Proud Heart Podcast
God Hates the Violent Soul
I don't have to see a murder in order to condemn murder. Billy Graham.Exodus 20:13 AMP“You shall not commit murder (unjustified, deliberate homicide). Psalms 103:6 NLTThe Lord gives righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly.Psalms 11:5 AMPThe Lord tests the righteous and the wicked, And His soul hates the [malevolent] one who loves … Continue reading God Hates the Violent Soul
Do What is Right: Actions Have Consequences!
Children often test boundaries by pushing limits, fully aware that their actions may result in parental discipline; nevertheless, this awareness typically does not deter them. Then there are those adventurous young people who will venture into uncharted waters without fear of consequences. Sometimes, adults behave in the same way. David behaved just like that when … Continue reading Do What is Right: Actions Have Consequences!
Choosing Friendship and Integrity
Have you ever seen a son that reminds you of his father? We are inclined to say. “Like father, like son.” Sometimes it’s true and sometimes it’s the opposite, father and son are completely different. With Saul and his son, Jonathan, the latter is true; they were different. King Saul faced a dilemma; God rejected … Continue reading Choosing Friendship and Integrity
Obedience Honors God
There are people who desire to be a leader. While this is noteworthy, the price that one pays for leadership can be extremely high. Leaders do not lead things, they lead people. Training an animal to sit can often be less challenging than guiding individuals who resist leadership. God chose Moses to lead Israel from … Continue reading Obedience Honors God
