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Spiritual Training 16 April 2013

Posted: April 16, 2013 in Acceptance, Bible Study, Encourgement, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Romans, Spiritual Training, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Romans 09:31-33 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. Why not? Because they pursed it not by faith but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the “stumbling stone.” As it is written:

“See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”

Sometimes we are like these people, trying to get right with God by keeping his laws. We may think that attending church, doing church work, giving offerings, and being nice will be enough. After all, we’ve played by the rules, haven’t we? But Paul’s words sting-this approach never succeeds. Paul explains that God’s plan is not for those who try to earn his favor by being good; it is for those who realize that they can never be good enough and so must depend on Christ.

Lets Bring it home: Only putting our faith in what Jesus Christ has done can save us. If we do that, we will never be “put to shame” or be disappointed.

Spiritual Training 07 January 2013

Posted: January 7, 2013 in Acceptance, Bible Study, Encourgement, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Romans, Spiritual Training, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Romans 5:7-8 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.  But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 

“While we were still sinners”- these are amazing words.  God sent Jesus Christ to die for us, not because we were good enough but because he loved us.  Whenever you feel uncertain about God’s love for you, remember that he loved you even before you turned to him.

 

Lets Bring it home: If God loved you when you were a rebel, he can surely strengthen you, now that you love him in return.

Spiritual Training 23 January 2012

Posted: January 23, 2012 in Acceptance, Bible Study, Encourgement, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spiritual Training, The book of John, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Jesus Teaches about the Vine and the Branches

John 15:9-11 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.

When things are going well, we feel excited. When hardships come, we sink into depression. But true joy transcends the rolling waves of circumstance. Joy comes from a consistent relationship with Jesus Christ. When our lives are intertwined with his, he will help us walk through adversity without sinking into debilitating, lows and manage prosperity without moving into deceptive highs. The joy of living with Jesus Christ daily will keep us levelheaded, no matter how high or low our circumstances.

Spiritual Training 21 December 2011

Posted: December 21, 2011 in Acceptance, Bible Study, Encourgement, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spiritual Training, The book of John, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Jesus Summarizes His Message

John 12:44-46 “When a man believes in me, he does not believe in me only, but in the one who sent me. When he looks at me, he sees the one who sent me. I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

We often wonder what God is like. How can we know the Creator when he doesn’t make himself visible? Jesus said plainly that those who see him see God, because he is God. If you want to know what God is like, study the person and words of Jesus Christ.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; (6) in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 21:23 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: December 21, 2011 in Acceptance, Bible Study, Encourgement, Inspiration, Personal Growth, Spiritual Training, trust in the Lord with all your heart, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command
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Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.

Here is truth and wisdom! If you rule your speech, you will save yourself from trouble. Your mouth and tongue are two of your greatest enemies. If you will keep them under control and only speak the right words at the right time, your life will be blessed. It is ungoverned speech that gets men into all sorts of trouble. Here is wisdom for a good life.

  • You can get into trouble by filthy talking, foolish talking, and jesting. You can damage your reputation, hurt others’ feelings, and waste time with such talking. God despises such speech, though they are very popular with the present generation; and He is coming soon to judge the world for these very sins
  • You can get into trouble talking negatively about others. Men will know you are wicked, and you will create enmity and strife. Though easy to commit, the blessed God hates backbiting, slander, talebearing, and whispering. They are much like murder, in that they destroy another’s
  • You can get into trouble by complaining. Who likes a complainer? The LORD hates complaining, and He judges it. Jesus Christ is coming soon with angels to judge complainers. It is God’s will for your mouth and tongue to give thanks. Our generation is unthankful, so God has judged our nation with darkness and sodomy (Rom 1:20-27) (II Tim 3:2).
  • You can get into trouble by over committing. Solomon warned his son about taking on the obligations of others as a surety, such as cosigning loans hastily or extensively. It is so easy and thrilling to offer your guarantee for the performance of another, because it gives you an important role. But wisdom should guard your mouth from creating unnecessary and excessive obligations.
  • You can get into trouble by vows to God. In the difficulties of a painful situation, it is easy to promise things to God to move Him to deliver you. But the Lord warns against such oaths (Eccl 5:1-3)). It is better not to vow at all, than to vow and not pay (Eccl 5:4-7).
  • You can get into trouble by name-calling. Jesus Christ taught that name-calling without a holy cause was a violation of the sixth commandment, the law against murder. Railing and reviling, which are name calling and abusive language, are condemned by Scripture (Ex 22:28) (1 Cor 5:11 6:10) (1 Peter 3:9) A child that cursed his parents died under Moses’ law. (Proverbs 20:20) (Ex 21:17) (Lev 20:09) (Deut 27:16)
  • You can get into trouble by lying. Everyone hates a liar. No one can trust a liar. Severe punishments are reserved for liars and perjurers. And all liars shall spend eternity in the lake of fire. Honesty in all situations is not only the best policy; it is the holy requirement of the God of truth.
  • You can get into trouble by disrespecting authority. Do not curse the king (President) even in your thoughts or bedroom (Eccl 10:20). A little bird will carry the wicked words, and you will be in trouble. God despises those who speak evil of rulers (II Peter 2:10); (Jude 1:8-10) Children must honor parents, wives their husbands, employees their employers, and church members their pastors. (Eph 5:33; 6:1-3: 1 Thes 5:12-13; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Pet 3:5-6)
  • You can get in trouble by hurting those around you. Unkind words can easily hurt spouses, children, and friends. Harsh words stir up anger and cause fights to escalate. Relationships are destroyed, bitterness is created, and your future dulled by hard words. It is the man and woman with gracious speech that will be held in high esteem. And it is a command to use gracious words.

How can you avoid trouble with your mouth and tongue? First, cut your words in half, for many words always contain sin (Pro 10:19). Second, slow down and emphasize listening before speaking (Pro 29:20); (Jam 1:19). Third, remember that you will give an account for every idle word and be judged for your words (Matt 12:34-37). Fourth, pray like David, “Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips”.
Rather than trouble, the man who guards his mouth and tongue will enjoy the good life, guaranteed by the infallible word of God. “What man is he that desires life, and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile”(PS 34:12-13). Peter also quoted these wonderful words of promise (1 Peter 3:10)
There was never trouble for the Lord Jesus Christ by His mouth and tongue. He spoke like no other man in the world’s history. There was nothing to charge Him for at His trial, so the Jews falsely accused Him by perverting His pure words (Matt 26:59-61). His pure words will soon judge their sins (Matt 7:21-23).

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