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
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The Proud!
Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man's idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a serious thought. Charles Spurgeon. Proverbs 16:18 NLT Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Proverbs 16:5 NLT The Lord detests the proud; they will surely be punished. Romans 12:16 … Continue reading The Proud!
The Pitfall of Self-Righteousness
The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation. Charles Spurgeon. Matthew 6:1 GW Be careful not to do your good works in public in order to attract attention. If you do, your Father in heaven will not reward you. Matthew 23:27-28 NLT “What sorrow awaits … Continue reading The Pitfall of Self-Righteousness
Living the Kindness Lifestyle
Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can. John Wesley.Ephesians 4: 31-32 NLTGet rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, … Continue reading Living the Kindness Lifestyle
Strengthen Through Life’s Trials
“Storms help to make the sailors sturdy, and trials help to make Christians strong in faith.” Charles Spurgeon. Isaiah 41:13 NLT For I hold you by your right hand— I, the Lord your God.And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you. Isaiah 41:10 AMP ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you;Do … Continue reading Strengthen Through Life’s Trials
He Believed: He was Baptized!
There comes a time in life when we are confused. It happens to people for a variety of reasons. There are a variety of reasons that people experience confusion: sometimes it can be the side effects of medication, head injury, low blood sugar, or disease to name a few. But confusion is not always a … Continue reading He Believed: He was Baptized!
Don’t Sin by Complaining
"An unthankful and complaining spirit is an abiding sin against God, and a cause of almost continual unhappiness." - John Broadus. Exodus 16:2 AMP The whole congregation of the Israelites [grew discontented and] murmured and rebelled against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness, Philippians 2:14 AMP Do everything without murmuring or questioning [the providence of God]. Ephesians … Continue reading Don’t Sin by Complaining
When God is First
“When we put God first, all other things fall into their proper place or drop out of our lives. Our love of the Lord will govern the claims for our affection, the demands on our time, the interests we pursue, and the order of our priorities.” Ezra Taft Benson. Revelation 4:11 NLT “You are worthy, … Continue reading When God is First
Walk in Humility
“Humility is to make a right estimate of oneself.” Charles H. Spurgeon. Proverbs 11:2 CEV Too much pridecan put you to shame. It's wiser to be humble. 2 Chronicles 7:14 NLT Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, … Continue reading Walk in Humility
Trust God’s Faithfulness
“God’s faithfulness means that God will always do what He has said and fulfill what He has promised.” Wayne Grudem. Psalm 34:17 AMP When the righteous cry [for help], the Lord hearsAnd rescues them from all their distress and troubles. Psalm 91:4-6 NLT He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor … Continue reading Trust God’s Faithfulness
Victory Walk 