Persecution is grievous and painful. Persecution comes from those who do not love righteousness. In fact, the persecutors hate righteousness. They walk in darkness. 1 John 2:11 (NKJV), “But he who hates his brother is in darkness and walks in darkness, and does not [...]
Turn to our loving Heavenly Father for comfort. For “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort [...]
Actually, for the Christian, the thought is in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 10:13: (NET) “No trial has overtaken you that is not faced by others. And God is faithful: He will not let you be tried beyond what you are able to bear, but with [...]
Luke 9:62 (ESV), “Jesus said to him, No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”This touches upon one of Jesus's clearest and most demanding statements on the nature of discipleship. This verse is [...]
The Apostle Paul wrote, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NASB20) Presently, demons are influencing [...]
While in the workplace, we are in the world. The challenges we will need to battle include subduing our own fallen flesh and responding wisely to the fallen tendencies of others.What are the characteristics or challenges of the fallen flesh? Galatians 5:19-21 (NLT), "When [...]
Gossip is so easy to do. It makes the gossiper feel superior, even special, because he knows secrets. God condemns gossip. It is the opposite of love. Jesus said, “…the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things [...]
There are a number of noble Christians mentioned in the 9th chapter of Acts. Most notably is the Apostle Paul, then known as Saul. In verses 1-9, the marvel of his conversion is narrated. Paul’s sincerity of conscience is demonstrated in the very fact [...]
First we need to make a whole-hearted commitment to be separate from the sin and selfishness in the world and our own fallen flesh. 2 Corinthians 6:16 “And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the [...]
No, God does not condone nor bless gambling. The soldiers at the cross crucified, beat and mocked Jesus. Their behaviors were cruel and unrighteous. Their gambling was vulgar. Those soldiers are not examples of God’s holy will.God intended there to be only 12 Apostles [...]
Philippians 3:7-11 (NKJV), 7 "But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the [...]
We are so sad for you. Sometimes our suffering goes on and on, and we become exhausted. We may wonder how we can continue to bear our burdens. This is the time to turn to God and to other Christians for help. Remember when Jesus’s [...]
Yes, Christians do sin. The great Apostle Paul struggled with personal sin. Romans 7:15, 17-25 (ESV), 15 "For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. ... 17 So [...]
Our decision to follow in Jesus' footsteps is a very serious one. This is why Jesus said to “count the cost.” Luke 14:27-30,33 (NKJV), "And whoever does not bear his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. For which of you, intending [...]
A person cannot be both faithful and continue to practice evil. Romans 6:16 (NLT), “Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to [...]
There is a special fellowship established between God, Jesus, and true Christians. Jesus says it is very difficult to get to know the Lord. Difficult? Yes. God is so high and we are so low, it is difficult to get well acquainted. How do [...]
To be holy is to only do God’s will. We grow in holiness as we submit to God’s will in the little things of our lives. Luke 16:10 (NLT), “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones…”So one [...]
We are living in the harvest period of the Gospel Age. Now, the “wheat” is being separated from the "tares." Originally, Jesus sowed the wonderful gospel message. The seed was pure, and wheat (true Christians) grew. “But while his men (the apostles) were sleeping, [...]
This is an excellent question for every Christian to ask themselves. We will consider “roles” as our “daily behaviors.” Our Lord said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) [...]
1 Peter 1:15-16 (NKJV), “as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.’” To be holy is to be dedicated to righteousness, love, and justice. It is godliness. Our [...]
