Does this mean that we are to ignore sin in our fellow brother or sister’s life? No, of course not. Matthew 18 is the famous and unpopular chapter about church discipline. Jesus describes starting in v15 in very practical terms how we are to deal with a brother who sins against you.…
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Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt3 of 4)
The fifth litmus test–a Christian is someone who is concerned about God’s name and His kingdom.
Verse 9. We start with acknowledging who we are talking to. Our Father in heaven. He is the Creator, we are the creature. We start by acknowledging the immense gap between us and God.…
Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt4 of 4)
Examine your life. Have you taken the Law and changed it to suit your preferences? Take for example, this command to love your neighbors as yourself, which includes your enemies.
There are some who have no enemies, which is hard to believe, but if you stay away from everyone and do your own thing, I guess it’s possible to not have any enemies.…
Matt 5:1-12 – Relational Qualities of Being Meek and Merciful (pt 4 of 4)
How can we be merciful? First, you have to see how much sin you have been pardoned by a Holy God. Second, you have to see that the same sins that you see in others are in you.
Take for example a sin like sexual harassment.…
Matt 5:1-12 – Relational Qualities of Being Meek and Merciful (pt 3 of 4)
The next relational blessing is related to meekness. v7–
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
I think you can see how these 8 qualities are all connected. Christians ought to progress in all 8 of these areas simultaneously.…
Henry Blackaby Devotional: The Ministry of Reconciliation
Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:18
The world abounds with people whose sin has alienated them from God. Christ’s sacrificial work has restored Christians to a love relationship with the heavenly Father.…
1 Cor 3:1-9 – Message Series 2 of 2: The Cross is the Paradigm for Christian Life and Ministry (pt3 of 4)
2) The cross shapes our relationships
The symptoms of spiritual sickness at this church were jealousy and quarreling. This is related to the first point about our new identity in Christ because underlying the in-fighting was a skewed self-identity.
If you recall from the first few chapters of 1 Corinthians, this issue of division stems from their wrong concept of wisdom and power.…
Larry Tomczak reconciles with CJ Mahaney
Larry Tomczak’s Testimony
About His Reconciliation with CJ Mahaney
July 4, 2011
I would like to take a few moments to share with you a testimony of God’s grace in my life, in my family, and in a very dear relationship.…
Frances J. Roberts Devotional: Cherish My Words
“For You will light my lamp; The Lord my God will enlighten my darkness” ~Psalm 18:28
O My children, obey My words. Do not wander in unbelief and darkness, but let the Spirit shine as a light upon your path. My Word shall be life to you, for My commandments are given for your health and preservation.…
Rom 5: Enemies Loving Our Enemies (Part 5 of 5)
What is the surest way to sniff out a religious person? A religious person is someone who does the church thing but cannot forgive his or her enemies.
This is where religion meets its limitation. We can attend all the events, we can control ourselves and avoid the blatant sins.…
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