In James 3:8, it says that the tongue cannot be tamed.—"But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." If you live in most normal places, you will hear many people cursing. Some people don’t have the guts to speak up. You know you really should. Don’t you want to see your friends in heaven? I do. There are many ways to tell those that use … [Read more...] about Things I Have Heard
Defending the Truth…Authority
The Bible Is Our Authority Because: It is God’s word...Matt. 4:4; 1 Thes. 2:13 He is the giver of life...Acts 17:28; Psa. 104:29 He exercises His authority in Scripture...Heb. 1:1,2; 2 Cor. 10:8; 1 Cor. 14:37 There are no untruths in the Bible...2 Sam. 7:28; John 10:35 The Bible claims authority...Heb. 2:14; 1 Pet. 4:11 Jesus used it as an authority...Matt. … [Read more...] about Defending the Truth…Authority
FIRST LOVE!
Do I do what I do because I want to look good to you or to gain your respect? Or is the manner in which I go about my daily life because I love the Lord above all? What is it with you? When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He went immediately to the … [Read more...] about FIRST LOVE!
LEARN TO LOVE IT!
As we noted yesterday, we all make mistakes. However, when it comes to mistakes, the worst mistake might be the refusal to learn from them. To continue making the same mistakes again and again is not very smart. Perhaps we would agree it is rather stupid. … [Read more...] about LEARN TO LOVE IT!
DON’T BE!
Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than we ought to be. We all make mistakes. We all commit errors. That is the reality of being imperfect people. Therefore, we can be thankful for forgiveness and grace, not only from each other, but especially from God. However, sometimes we may feel we made a stupid mistake; one made because … [Read more...] about DON’T BE!
