We are focusing this week on the importance and privilege of being in Christ. It is, indeed, the most important place you can be on earth. Last night we saw that in Christ is where all spiritual blessings are found (Ephesians 1:3). For the rest of the week, I want to consider specific blessings that […]
Ephesians 1:3 (ESV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, The word for blessed means “to be praised,” and it only applies to God in the New Testament. We get the English word eulogy from a […]
In Proverbs eleven, Solomon emphasizes the benefits of righteous living. Proverbs 11:4 (ESV) 4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. The wisdom of God and the wisdom of this world are vastly different. The world believes that an accumulation of earthly riches and wealth is the path […]
Proverbs 10:17 (ESV) 17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. How well do you listen to instructions? Solomon was speaking here of corrective instructions. Some just do not do well when it comes to receiving constructive criticism. Pride stops people from seeing that they […]
Sexual immorality is not anything new. The devil has used it to destroy souls, families, and lives from the early time of man’s history. He has been so successful that there is no reason for him to change his approach. As long as this world stands, he will use sexual immorality to his advantage. It […]
In whom, or in what, do you put your trust? People put their trust in many different things in life, but the greatest source of trust, by far, is the Lord. David probably said it best. Psalm 20:7 (ESV) 7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of […]
Solomon wrote, “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.” No one in the world should take these words more seriously than Christians. To consent with sinners is to walk according to the flesh. It is to live carnally, ignoring the exhortations of the scriptures. Through the Word of God, the Spirit urges us […]
Godly fear is an important characteristic to have. It does not mean that a person is terrified of God, it simply means to be filled with reverence for God. The person who fears God understands the greatest, power, and strength of God. Sadly, this world lacks godly fear. Most people today have the Pharaoh mentality […]
Peter once asked an extremely important question, one that continues to be just as important today as it was then. Matthew 18:21 (ESV) 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” That is a great question. […]
Regardless of who you are, life can sometimes be tough. Job once said, “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1). In this sinful world, things can get tough for Christians. Not only do we have to bear the ups and downs of everyday life, but […]