"And false shepherds abound who deny the danger and laugh at the perils which surround Thy flock. The sheep are deceived by these hirelings and follow them with touching loyalty while the wolf closes in to kill and destroy." A.W. Tozer. John 10:12 AMP But the hired man [who merely serves for wages], who is neither the … Continue reading Identifying False Shepherds
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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
Actions and Consequences: Saul, the Disobedient King
What are the qualities of a good leader? The answers are as varied as the people who ask the question. Leaders are people, and they will make mistakes. Is that meant to be an excuse for actions that are clearly a result of doing things your way without regard to guidelines? Well, today, we will … Continue reading Actions and Consequences: Saul, the Disobedient King
The Danger of Complaining
An unthankful and complaining spirit is an abiding sin against God, and a cause of almost continual unhappiness; and yet how common such a spirit is. How prone we seem to be to forget the good that life knows, and remember and brood over its evil – to forget its joys, and think only of … Continue reading The Danger of Complaining
The Destructive Power of Evil Behavior
What do you do when your children are out of control? Most of us try our best to put them on the right path. What do you do when your children are abusing their office in the house of God and engaging in evil behavior? Well Eli, had that same problem. Eli, it appears, was … Continue reading The Destructive Power of Evil Behavior