Jim and I decided not to have a T.V. in our home when Scott was 4 and Jill was 2. We felt that was God’s will for us. Although television is merely a tool and can be good, the programs on T.V., even the children’s programs, reflect the world: “in which you used to live
“Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge.” Psalm 51:4 Someday everyone will stand before Jesus: “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under
Our spiritual weapons are outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18. Examples of how to apply them and testimonies of their application could be endless. The wise use of these weapons can be summed up in our ability to hear the voice of Jesus and our obedience to Him. It is usually clear what Jesus would have
The answer is both. Satan can cause natural disasters if he has God’s permission. Satan caused the disasters that came on Job: “Then the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns
“And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete.” 2 Corinthians 10:6 In 2 Corinthians 10:6, Paul is stating the authority the Lord gave him to punish the disobedient false apostle once the Corinthian believers have made this possible by their obedience. Paul has mentioned this before
TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 Basically to “number our days aright” is to listen to and obey Jesus. It is to make good use of money, talents and time. It will give “a heart of
GOD IS PERFECT WE ARE TO BE PERFECT WHAT WE CAN DO TO BE PERFECT SUMMARY GOD IS PERFECT Only God is holy or perfect: “…For you alone are holy…” Revelation 15:4 Everything He does is perfect: “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just.
THE IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE WHAT IS REPENTANCE THE EXAMPLE OF SAMSON THE EXAMPLE OF JACOB THE EXAMPLE OF JOSEPH’S BROTHERS THE IMPORTANCE OF REPENTANCE Repentance is a major emphasis throughout the Bible. It is mandatory for salvation. Repentance is necessary for sin to be taken away. In the Old Testament sin was atoned
God put a curse on the whole nation of Israel because they did not tithe: “I the LORD do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will
I was counting cans and bottles to be recycled. The last part was the most difficult—figuring out where to put the few extra items, putting away bags, pencil, etc. Not that it was hard, just that I was tired and ready to quit. My son, Scott told me about the 90% rule. Many people