1 Peter 1:6-7 6 In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, 7 so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result…
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong—1 Corinthians 16:13 When we men gather, our gatherings should be about something. Without a something, brotherhood doesn’t last. There are, of course, plenty of possible such somethings: we gather to watch sports, play sports, talk sports, talk politics, discuss philosophy, drink coffee,…
“[Life by the Spirit] You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”
Hebrews 6:10 “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” “Choosing to abstain” Everything we do here on earth will echo into eternity. Do you believe this as well? Yes, good works won’t get you…
\”Whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be My disciple.\” — Luk 14:33. THREE TIMES over in this chapter, our Lord says these solemn words: \”he cannot be My disciple.\” There are three conditions of discipleship. First, we must be prepared to put first things first; second, we…
