Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. (Galatians 5:16, NKJV) “Walk in the Spirit” is a command God gives us. It is followed by a wonderful promise… “you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Most people get this backward. They try not to sin, or fulfill the …
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22751.9 A Soul Checkup!
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) What’s something you do every morning before you leave the house? You probably check your appearance in the mirror to make sure …
22751.0 Who Can I Blame?
Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power. …
22750.3 Either God IS or He ISN’T
“What comes out of a man is what makes him ‘unclean’. For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man ‘unclean’.” (Mark 7:20-23) There are only two groups of people. You …
22750.4 Parents with Power
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9) Ever wish you could make someone do the right …
22750.5 Trust in the Lord!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV) When confronted with a problem, many people sit down and try to figure out how to fix it. If you call a friend for advice, they …
22750.6 Take Out the Trash!
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22) “I could be very calm if I didn’t have to deal with all of these irritating people, especially my …
22750.7 Peace in Places and Activities
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts …
22750.8 Pursuing Peace in Things
Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments.” “Which ones?” the man enquired. Jesus replied, “‘Do …
22750.9 Peace and People and Jesus
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13) Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. (2 Thessalonians 3:16) Can you think of …