The fourth rule is one Jesus taught and which we have come to refer to as the “Golden Rule”. Jesus put it in these words: “(12) So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and … [Read more...] about PLAYING BY THE RULES (Part 4 of 4)
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PLAYING BY THE RULES! (Part 3 of 4)
A third rule some live by has been referred to as the “Rule of Gold”. This is where either the one who has the gold makes the rules or whatever will get the gold is the thing done. In this case money (worldly wealth) has become the master over the life. It is covetousness or greed that … [Read more...] about PLAYING BY THE RULES! (Part 3 of 4)
PLAYING BY THE RULES! (Part 2 of 4)
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)
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
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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!
