Heaven is the prize that we all want to win (Philippians 3:14). That is why Paul said that we must press toward the goal. We cannot attain the prize without reaching the goal, which consists of a godly, Christ-like life that is pleasing to God. This week, let us examine a few things that can […]
We return to where we started this series of blogs, that is, with the “Shema.” The Shema is found in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and quoted by Jesus in Matthew 22:37. Matthew 22:36-37 (ESV) 36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God […]
In considering loving God this week, we have emphasized that love involves more than talk. We must love in deed and truth, not just in word (1 John 3:18). This does not mean, however, that love cannot be expressed verbally. The truth is, it is important to tell those we love that we love them, […]
No one has given as much as God has given to man. The verse is known around the world. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son…(John 3:16). That act demonstrated the height of God’s love for mankind. Paul spoke of it in the book of Romans. Romans 5:8 (ESV) 8 […]
We cannot just say we love God, we must prove it, and there are very real and concrete ways that we can do such. In our first blog this week, we emphasized demonstrating our love for God by keeping His commandments. Jesus said, “Whosoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves […]
Jesus said that the greatest of all commandments is to love God (Matthew 22:36-38). This has always been the case. Jesus is quoting Deuteronomy 6:5, a passage that is known in traditional Judaism as “the Shema,” taken from the first word of Deuteronomy 6:4—“Hear,” which points to an obedient hearing, that is, hearing with the […]
Jerome Sasanecki Thank God! In Luke 17:11-19 Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem when he stopped at a village where he met ten people with the painful and sometimes deadly skin disease known in ancient times as leprosy. Being lepers these ten people knew that others would not want to be near them and […]
The devil is crafty. He knows that most Christians will easily overcome his frontal assaults so he often tries a more subtle approach. Sometimes he tries to lure Christians away from God with things that are good, not only to most people, but even to God. Good things, when improperly used, can ruin the soul, […]
The danger of materialism can be seen by the number of biblical admonitions warning against it. Materialism is a true threat to every child of God. It is what causes some to have a love for money, which jeopardizes the soul. 1 Timothy 6:10 (ESV) 10 For the love of money is a root of […]
The devil has the ability to take things that can be used for good and turn them into tools for evil. This is certainly true with social media. It can be used for great good or great evil, depending on the user. Unfortunately, many use social media in a way that pleases the devil and […]