When our Lord was tempted by the devil in the wilderness, Jesus responded to each of the three challenges on the foundation of, “It is written.” (Matthew 4:4, 7, & 10) For us also, what is written by God is the foundation on which we should stand and live and from which we should respond to the … [Read more...] about IT IS WRITTEN!
Wisdom
PEOPLE PLEASER?
A “people pleaser” is one who feels compelled to please others even to their own hurt. It often stems from a desire for the approval of others and can lead one to becoming a prisoner of the opinions of whomever they are around. It is to allow the desires of others to determine how life will be approached. That … [Read more...] about PEOPLE PLEASER?
A TELLING THING! (Part 2 of 2)
A telling thing in this world is that some only like to hear what they want while others are open to having others tell it like it is. Which are we? What would bring the most benefit. Yesterday we considered the first of these. Let us now consider the … [Read more...] about A TELLING THING! (Part 2 of 2)
ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 2)
Beginning with the passage we noted yesterday and going on into the next two verses we read. . . “(18) I confess my iniquity; I am sorry for my sin. (19) But my foes are vigorous, they are mighty, and many are those who hate me … [Read more...] about ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 2)
Building Godly Relationships
On planet Earth we cannot avoid social associations with fellow human beings. Since creation God saw the need for friendship among people of the Earth. In fact, God said, “..it is not good that the man should be alone…” (Genesis 2:18b, ESV). As Christians, our dealings with other people however must be managed with good judgment (Colossians 4:5-6). Godly relationships are … [Read more...] about Building Godly Relationships
