The fact is that in life there are authority structures. In governments, in businesses, in churches, in homes, some people are leaders over others. In different situations, indeed, each of us is a follower and a leader. Except in certain limited situations, to reject or undermine properly instituted authority is to rebel against the order …
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Are you struggling with a form of rebellion against authority? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps below. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God If you have a tendency toward rebellion, …
Richard’s wife had a firm, unshakable conviction that it was the duty and responsibility of the man of the house to take out the garbage. So, every morning after he kissed her goodbye, she would hand him a bag or two of garbage. His normal routine was to grab the bags, storm out of the …
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Irresponsibility manifests itself in many ways. Some people are irresponsible with time. They are habitually late for engagements, causing other people inconvenience as a result. Or they procrastinate, putting off doing what they know they ought to do. Others are irresponsible with material objects. They borrow things from others and either forget to return them …
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Are you struggling with being irresponsible? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps below. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God A poor conception of God may well lie behind your problem …
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It takes diligence and perseverance to be a parent! Dr. Brandt relates this story from his childhood: I can remember how when I was a teenager I tried to talk my mother into letting me go out after she said I could not go. I approached her with something like this, “Awe, come on Mom, …
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Rebellion Rebellion is as sinful as witchcraft. (1 Samuel 15:23, NLT2) Evil people are eager for rebellion. (Proverbs 17:11, NLT2) If you will only obey me, you will have plenty to eat. But if you turn away and refuse to listen, you will be devoured by the sword of your enemies. I, the LORD, have …
Irresponsibility Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, “Good–bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”–but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? (James 2:15-16, NLT2) If someone has enough money to live well and sees …
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For the next eight weeks, the daily devotionals will be based on parables found in the Gospel of Luke. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus throughout the Gospels. Throughout the book of Luke, we see Jesus interacting with individuals, his small group of …
Watch the video, “Abiding Room” (An Internet connection is required). The 3 Levels of Life As a believer, do you still struggle with anger or unforgiveness? Anxiety? Depression? Impatience? Envy or jealousy? Are you tired of trying to be a “good Christian” only to fall short? Why is the divorce rate the same or higher among Christians compared …