8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
New Testament
LUKE 2:16-20 – “And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.…
1 CORINTHIANS 14:1a – “Pursue love.” THEME OF THE DAY: THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN TWO WORDS. How would we answer the theme of today’s devotion? Not easy, is it? Yes, I know. There is a whole lot involved when giving a thorough answer to what is the Christian life. But practically and simply, we can refine it to two words. So, what…
1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8a – “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.”…
1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 – “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” THEME OF THE DAY: QUESTIONS TO LIVE BY. The Teacher of all Teachers, the Lord Jesus, often used the effective teaching method of asking questions. This method was so effective because of the One asking them. When the Creator asks questions,…
EZEKIEL 8:7-13 – “And he brought me to the entrance of the court, and when I looked, behold, there was a hole in the wall. Then he said to me, “Son of man, dig in the wall.” So I dug in the wall, and behold, there was an entrance. And he said to me, “Go in, and see the vile abominations that…