God is demanding. He demands that we live, talk, and even think right. He has given us instructions to follow and commandments to keep, and unless we do so we will not make it to heaven. The day of judgment will be a day of accountability. 2 Corinthians 5:10 (ESV) 10 For we must all […]
After a fast start and a relatively peaceful beginning, the early church began to experience the persecution that Jesus warned them about in the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:10-12 (ESV) 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile […]
Talk may be cheap, but the price of careless words is often high. Many relationships have been destroyed by untamed tongues. We must all be careful about how we talk to and about others. Watching our words might be the greatest challenge we face in life. James said, “For we all stumble in many ways. […]
There is nothing wrong with appreciating being blessed. While we must avoid being like the Pharisee in the parable Jesus gave in Luke 18:9-14, where the Pharisee concluded he was not a sinner based on his view of others, he was not wrong in being glad that he was not an extortioner, an adulterer, or […]