Leaving Home

 

Leaving Home

Psalm 121, Matthew 10:16-20

“The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.

The Lord shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The Lord shall preserve your going out and coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.” Psalm 121:5-8

“Behold, I send you out as sheep amid wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16

Are you considering going out on your own? Maybe moving into your first home, going off to college, or just seeking a place of solitude? Whatever the case, just know that God is always with you, watching over you, protecting you and will help you on your journey. Stand strong and rely on God always.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Hypocrisy

 

Hypocrisy

Matthew 23:27,28

“Woe, to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly but inside are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness. Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.” Matthew 23:27,28

A hypocrite is someone who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion but acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings.

A hypocrite is someone who pretends to have certain beliefs or qualities that they don’t have.

A hypocrite is someone who gathers gossip and reveals others’ secrets and finds pleasure in the consequences of their misdeeds.

We must always tell our truths and live by them so that others will see it as truth. Let us live as Christ would have us live.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Hatred/Enemies

 

Hatred/Enemies

Matthew 5:43-48

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:44,45

There are people in our life that we may not like, and people who may not like us. Not everyone can be of the same mind and pleasing to each other.

When we look at the people we don’t like; try looking at them through God’s eyes. God loves that person as much as He loves us. God created that person and has placed them in our lives for a reason. Maybe it is to teach us patience, or maybe it is to make us look inward at our own selves. Either way God is telling us to love our enemies, do good to our enemies, and pray for them. We don’t have to like the things they do, but we do have to love them.

If God can love us with all our imperfections and sinful ways, who are we that we can’t love even our enemies.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Greed

 

Greed

Luke 12:15:31

“One’s life does not consist in the abundance of things he possesses. It is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.”

And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

Seek the Kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.”

We as humans always want more, more love, more happiness, more possessions, more money, more clothes, more food and so much more. What we don’t think about is the fact that we can’t take it with us when we die, and that God always provides all we need.

“Not that I speak in respect to want, for I have learned in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11

Considering what Paul was saying, he had so many trials and tribulations that of all people who could have been depressed. He could have wanted so much more but he knew God had a plan for him and he was willing to go through all that he went through to be a true testimony for God. I encourage you to read through Philippians to know Paul’s history and all that he went through.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Friends Fail

 

Friends Fail

Psalm 41:9-13, Luke 17:3,4, Romans 12:14,17,19,21, 2^nd. Timothy 4 :16-18

Throughout our lifetime we acquire friends. Some friends are merely acquaintances, others are the ones we trust and want to share everything with. Then there are friends who stick with us throughout the good and the bad times.

Some friends slowly fade out of our life, others leave us abruptly leaving us to wonder “Why”, “what happened?”

When we trust in God, we can truly say that God closes and opens doors. Things might not end the way we want or expect but God has it all under control. When He closes one door, we can be assured that there is always something better coming through the next door He opens.

“By this I know that You are well pleased with me, because my enemy does not triumph over me. As for me You uphold me in my integrity and set me before You forever. Psalm 41:11,12

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.” Romans 12:14. “Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.” Romans 12:17

“Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21

“At my first defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against them. But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.” 2 Timothy 4:16-17

The only friend we can truly rely on is our Lord Jesus Christ. He is and should be everything to us and will never leave us. To Him be glory forever and ever!

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Flesh

 

Flesh

Romans 13:14

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts.”

All the human appetites we experience to feel good, to get what we want, and to be treated well is not wrong to want any of those things, but those cravings become sin when we serve them above all others and are willing to harm others to gratify them.

When we clothe ourselves in Christ, it produces a new grace and power to abstain from indulging in evil desires.

Paul is urging those of us who are in Christ to change the way we live. We don’t belong in the darkness any longer. We must stand in the light. We must live as Jesus lives.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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Fear

 

Fear

Luke 12:5

“But I will show you whom you should fear. Fear Him who after your body has been killed, has power to cast into hell, yes, I say to you, fear Him.”

Jesus said this to emphasize to His disciples the importance of prioritizing reverence for God over fear of persecution.

We must not be afraid to speak the truth publicly. It is our opportunity and responsibility to spread the word and bring others to Christ.

Our testimony could make a difference in another person’s life. Whether they accept or reject God’s word is up to them. We must always stand up for God’s truth, fearing not man but God who can destroy both body and soul.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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