JAMES 1:19-20; 26 – “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE MOST DAMAGING…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Matthew
Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call His name Immanuel which means God with us.” THEME OF THE DAY: HE KNOWS. HE FEELS. HE CARES. The incarnation of the Lord Jesus is a staggering truth. As Christians we affirm that God became a man and lived among us. Without the incarnation, there…
Matthew 14:23 – “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,” THEME OF THE DAY: FOUR GREAT INCENTIVES TO PRAY. Probably the hardest commandment in the Bible to obey is “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). I admit the command of Jesus to “love people”…
“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4 How can you say to…
Matthew 24:12 – “And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.” THEME OF THE DAY: WARNING SIGNS OF A COLD HEART. It can happen with ease and occur in a short period of time. But it does give some warning signs before it arrives. Too often, though, because the signs are subtle, they are easily ignored. And…
1 PETER 5:6-11 – “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same…