Another rule some live by has been called the “Silver Rule”. This is the rule that has been described as a spirit of treating others the way they treat you. You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours. You be nice to me and I’ll be nice to you. You share with me and I will share with you. But be unkind to me … [Read more...] about PLAYING BY THE RULES! (Part 2 of 4)
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PLAYING BY THE RULES! Part 1 of 4
Have you ever played a game where it made a difference where you played what the rules were? Maybe you have an arrangement that whomever’s house you’re at determines the rules for the game. This works fine when you understand the rules and agree upon them, for then you know how to play and what to expect. Things … [Read more...] about PLAYING BY THE RULES! Part 1 of 4
GOOD POWER!
When Jesus ministered here on earth, He faced the evil of opposition. The devil tempted Him in an attempt to deter Him from the focus and manner of His mission. (Matthew 4:3-11) The Jewish leadership spoke against Him and threatened those who would put their faith in Him. (John 9:22; 12:42) Jesus was even … [Read more...] about GOOD POWER!
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
After having her actions referred to as being wasteful (Mark 14:4), Jesus turned to those who scolded her by calling her actions “beautiful” (Mark 14:6) and praising her for having done “what she could”. (Mark 14:8) Let us now consider the third complimentary statement Jesus made regarding her action of … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT! (Part 4 of 4)
FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
Following the criticism the woman received from those who observed her pouring the ointment over Jesus, He complimented her act as a “beautiful thing”. Consider the second statement Jesus made regarding this woman’s actions. Again we … [Read more...] about FROM CRITICISM TO COMPLIMENT (Part 3 of 4)
