As a general rule, people feel sorry for themselves far too much. Self-pity fills social media when people take a break from arguing about mostly meaningless matters. Rather than seeing the challenges of life as regular occurrences and difficult circumstances as the nature of life, people behave as if they have some inherent right to a perfect life free from adversity. We…
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In our youth we tend to anticipate the future with a sense of certainty that only the naive can possess. As we mature into adulthood, we embrace the challenges before us with fresh eyes and ready energy, but with no experience and little understanding of what lies ahead. Mid-life comes faster upon us than we could ever have expected. The constant drone…
Adversity exists as a great constant in life. While its form may change and though its impact may vary, always it remains, lurking in the shadows, ever ready to pounce and create misery at a moment’s notice. It challenges marriages as a couple is forced to confront differences and overcome selfishness. It challenges congregations, whether through doctrinal conflict or moral failures. It…
Unity among the followers of Christ is a wonderful, blessed thing that can only be achieved by following the apostles’ doctrine. The religious division in our society has been caused by religious people “setting aside” Christ’s doctrine and promoting the doctrines and teachings of men. While many cry out today that we must lay aside doctrine and just worship Jesus, Paul told…
In the book of Judges we learn that God’s people drifted into apostasy again and again, worshipping idols and serving false gods (Judges 2:10-11). God, in His infinite wisdom, would chastise His people by allowing the surrounding nations to oppress them. God’s people would eventually turn back to Him and cry out for His protection. Full of tender love and mercy God…
Since a person’s character is shaped by their thoughts, we understand that to build Christian character we must apply Philippians 4:8 and learn to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy. True: God’s ways are just and true (Revelation 15:3). We need to learn to meditate more upon the truth of God’s word…
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: (1 Peter 2:21) Continued from last week: Jesus is also our perfect example in humble service. I believe the greatest example of this is seen in John 13:1-17 where Jesus took a towel and washed His disciples’ feet. At times…
For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: (1 Peter 2:21) If you are in Christ Jesus, then your goal in life should be to become more and more like Him. The Apostle John said, “He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just…
As Jesus instituted His Supper He took unleavened bread (Ex. 12:14-20; Luke 22:1) and “gave thanks, saying, “This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). Because Jesus loved us, He gave Himself for us (Gal. 2:20, John 1:14; Heb.10:5) so that He could “…redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a…
In 1 Corinthians 6:12, Paul said, “all things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” As we consider this verse, there are a few things we need to keep in mind. First, Paul is dealing with matters of expediency, in particular the…