In the world today it has become commonplace to explore and invest in activities that are beneficial to you. You will not give assistance to someone in need unless there is a tangible benefit for you. Sadly, this attitude has also influenced people of faith. 1 Corinthians 13:5 reminds us that love “does not demand … Continue reading Loving Our Neighbors
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Jealousy and Envy: Deadly Combination!
As we continue looking at love, 1 Corinthians 13 tells us that love is not jealous or envious. Jealousy is a destructive emotion that the dictionary defines jealousy as a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want. We don't have to learn how to desire another’s property or … Continue reading Jealousy and Envy: Deadly Combination!
The Truth About Jealousy
The cure for the sin of envy and jealousy is to find our contentment in God. Jerry Bridges. Galatians 5:19-21 NLT When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and … Continue reading The Truth About Jealousy
The Problem with Jealousy
There is one truth in life that we cannot escape, we will encounter people who are better than we are. It is an unpleasant fact. We might desire to be taller; they are taller than we are. We might desire to be talented; they are more talented than we are. What do you do when … Continue reading The Problem with Jealousy
Live Unselfishly and Honor God
We live in a world today, where selfishness is king. We only care for me, myself, and I. So we see people making decisions based on how much benefit they can receive from it. Steve Maraboli said, "Selfish people tend to only be good to themselves … then are surprised when they are alone."As members … Continue reading Live Unselfishly and Honor God
Don’t Be Self-Centered
Service is a direct result of our relationship with Christ. However, there needs to be caution. We should not allow our service to become self-centered for our own personal gain. Philippians 2:3-4 AMP Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor … Continue reading Don’t Be Self-Centered
Victory Walk 