“God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 NKJV I. What would Jesus say? A. Living for comfortable. (Luke 12:16-21). A living God requires more than languid believers. Not called to comfort? (Matthew 8:18-22). Comfort can be a barometer to spiritual vitality. Sleeping on the job. (Matthew …
1. Be honest with yourself and others when you make judgments. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your …
Realize the potential of your words. An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble. From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him. The way of a fool seems right to him, but a …
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (NIV)23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 …
Refocus on Christ and His commands. Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your …
Make relationships the priority of your life. Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all …
Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. …
In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the …
Longing for the wisdom of God. The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; Proverbs 1:1-2 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever …
1. God is a lover of life. I (Jesus) have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know …