“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 I have always considered “Against such things there is no law” to mean–no law of God—God always accepts these things. I wondered why that passage was included because of
The book of Habakkuk in the Old Testament of the Bible has much application to the present time. Habakkuk, the prophet, is complaining to God about the evil and injustice that is in Israel. He says in Habakkuk 1:2-3, “How long, O lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or
Spiritual warfare is not an option. If we do not fight the devil with spiritual weapons we will live a defeated life. We will constantly be in a state of discouragement, bitterness and unhappiness. “He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.” 2 Samuel 22:35 God trains us
The letter of the law (the exact words written in the original language of the Bible) and the Spirit of the law (the intent or principles of the Bible) are never contradictory. If there seems to be a discrepancy, it is because we are interpreting something incorrectly. We should admit we do not understand and
Bible Memory Verse “Jesus said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” Luke 7:50 Luke 7:36-50 “Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. (37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life
“ Then the LORD said to Cain, "Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? 7 If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it." Genesis 4:6
So much wickedness is being pushed on the public. Sometimes it seems overwhelming to fight against evil. At least we know we are on the right side when we recognize and hate evil: “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” Proverbs 8:13 We fight
The first Muslim voted in to the House of Representatives in the United States demanded that he be allowed to be sworn into office on the Koran instead of the Bible. The Library of Congress loaned him Thomas Jefferson’s personal copy of the Koran. The Muslem said having a Koran showed Jefferson, the third President
*UNINTENTIONAL SINS * INTENTIONAL SINS King David realized how difficult it is be aware of all our sins: “Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me…” Psalm 19:12-13 This passage gives an explanation of unintentional and intentional sins. Basically
* INTRODUCTION * DAVID RECEIVES EVIL FOR GOOD * DAVID RETURNS EVIL FOR GOOD * JOSEPH * JEREMIAH * DANIEL *JUDAS ISCARIOT * CONCLUSION * QUESTIONS * INTRODUCTION “If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house.” Proverbs 17:13 Obeying God brings blessings; disobeying Him brings curses.