It is appropriate and right to honor others. (i.e. Romans 12:10; 13:7) However, that is not to be done without duly honoring the One to be honored above all! Note a charge against God’s people during the days of the prophet Malachi where we … [Read more...] about THE HONOR!
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JOYFUL TRUST!
Sometimes we look ahead to things we believe are coming and think about the joy that will be experienced then. But how about the joy presently? Though we may duly look forward to things which are to come, when it comes to the assurance we have in Christ, the joy should be the life experience now as the life is … [Read more...] about JOYFUL TRUST!
GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
Facing the reality of clever perverters of the truth and how even our own desires can lead us astray, how can we keep our focus where it ought to be? Jude offered three antidotes to aid in remaining faithful to God. We read. . … [Read more...] about GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 2 of 2)
GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 1 of 2)
In Jude’s short letter, he urged his readers to be on guard. There are both external and internal influences that can lead away from the truth of God. Warning with regard to external influences, Jude wrote. . … [Read more...] about GUARDING AGAINST STRAYING (Part 1 of 2)
JOYFUL LISTENING!
Have we been listening? How well have we been listening? To what or whom have we been listening? What does our life reflect in relation to our listening? After stressing the connection His disciples were to remain in with Him and the fruitfulness … [Read more...] about JOYFUL LISTENING!