When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. – I Corinthians 13:11, NIV Let’s get something straight: A crushed “delicate flower” or a “bruised reed” does not have the energy … Continue reading “Wilting Daisies Or Bruised Reeds Cheaters Are NOT!”
Habitual Lying Is Serious
You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father … Continue reading “Habitual Lying Is Serious”
Exposing the Ugly Truth
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. – Ephesians 5:11, ESV In a world where extramarital sex is glorified and the bar-hoping swinger is idolized on Rom-Com, prime-time TV, the Church is fighting an uphill battle against adultery. And it is losing. I think I can almost hear Satan … Continue reading “Exposing the Ugly Truth”
The Christmas Story Instructing Us On Adultery And Divorce
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. – Matthew … Continue reading “The Christmas Story Instructing Us On Adultery And Divorce”
Let’s Hate What God Hates
There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. – Proverbs 6:16-19, NIV To have heart of God … Continue reading “Let’s Hate What God Hates”
Adultery Is Damnable Sin
Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. – I Corinthians 6:9-10, NIV (emphasis … Continue reading “Adultery Is Damnable Sin”
How Many Times Does Jesus Say He Hates Divorce?
How many times does Jesus say that he hates divorce? 0 Zilch. None. Not once. This might surprise you if you’ve heard teachings on this from the pulpit. You probably have heard messages about how God hates divorce. However, well-meaning Christian leaders usually omit that this passage (Malachi 2:16) is really about using divorce to … Continue reading “How Many Times Does Jesus Say He Hates Divorce?”
What Was Missing In the Marriage? Character. The Cheater’s.
“Come, let’s drink deeply of love till morning; let’s enjoy ourselves with love! My husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey. He took his purse filled with money and will not be home till full moon.” -Proverbs 7:18-20, NIV Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman, from the … Continue reading “What Was Missing In the Marriage? Character. The Cheater’s.”
Immanuel-God With Us
“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”(which means “God with us”). – Matthew 1:23, NIV As Christmas time rolls around, I just want us to remember who is Jesus. He is God who came in the flesh and dwelt with us. Jesus is the one who … Continue reading “Immanuel-God With Us”
Actions As Truth Telling
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:31-32, NIV How do we know if we are Jesus’ disciples? Our actions speak we are so. They say we obey … Continue reading “Actions As Truth Telling”