12 “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Corinthians 6:12 CSB) We have a great freedom on earth. God does not hold anything back from us. However, not everything we could do, should we do. Not all things are beneficial. … Read more
21 “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You were faithful over a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Share your master’s joy.’ (Matthew 25:21 CSB) “Welcome home!” “Well done, good and faithful servant!” I expect to hear the first and I hope to hear the second … Read more
8 The Lord is good and upright;therefore he shows sinners the way.9 He leads the humble in what is rightand teaches them his way. (Psalm 25:8-9 CSB) Walking a humble path, while sometime difficult, is a path that God wishes each of us to walk. It means that we are not relying upon our own faulty understanding or … Read more
10 When Jesus stood up, he said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 “No one, Lord,”[a] she answered. “Neither do I condemn you,” said Jesus. “Go, and from now on do not sin anymore.” (John 8:10-11 CSB) Begin your New Year with the knowledge that as a believer you are no longer condemned, but need … Read more
4 You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. (1 John 4:4 CSB) It is so very easy to give into the world. We are fallen creatures living in a fallen world and every aspect of who … Read more