1. “And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” 2 “But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live…
The lust of the flesh is part of worldliness, driven by the desire for worldly, selfish pleasures, which draw our hearts away from God and ultimately lead to death. The only way to overcome it is by abiding in God’s Word and allowing the Holy Spirit to take control of our lives. Always, we need to remember what Jesus said to His disciples at the Garden of Gethsemane, “Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is…
Yes, our children, I say! Children can’t become experienced individuals without anyone else. They experience our adoration and warmth as the casing that shields them from hurt. They need us to define practical limits and rules yet give them many opportunities to explore that they can deal with. They need us to be both solid and humane, individuals who comprehend the significance of carrying on with a day to day existence that is acceptable and wonderful and valid. Furthermore, they…
1. “The woman said to him, “I know that Messiah is coming (he who is called Christ)”. When he comes, he will tell us all things. Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am he”. Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” 2 “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you…
Yes, Jesus is the Messiah all by Himself: all His miracles and His authority that His followers should go to perform more extraordinary miracles prove that Jesus is the Messiah! In John 7:31, some follow all the evidence exactly where it leads. The gospel of John uses the term “signs” about the miracles Jesus performs to prove Himself (John 20:30–31). Christ precisely mentions these as one of humanity’s purposes to accept His words (John 5:36). As shown here, some people…
Eberhard Arnold said: “To say something really bold: I believe God controls the hell of human society with an infernal machine, the state. Someone may say, “I am going to operate this machine and make it less hellish; I will moderate the satanic properties of hell; I will serve the state.” Such a resolve commands respect. But for myself, I refuse to mount the machines of hell. I will board the ship that shows all humankind the way to the…
1. “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. To speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” 2 “But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” 3 “He leads the humble in what is right and…
Have we not heard that the world couldn’t understand strength continuing from a shortcoming, acquire continuing from misfortune, or influence from submission? Christians catch these certainties gradually, if by any means, for we are unequivocally impacted by mainstream thinking. How about we pause and focus on what Jesus implied when He said that the submissive would acquire everything of importance. Do we get what humbleness is all about? Remember this: “Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because…
C.S. Lewis said: “God is going to invade, all right: but what is the good of saying you are on his side then, when you see the whole natural universe melting away like a dream and something else – something it never entered your head to conceive – comes crashing in; something so beautiful to some of us and so terrible to others that none of us will have any choice left? For this time, it will be God without…
1. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then, you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you…