Compassion
Do You Compare Yourself To Others? This Could Be The Kiss Of Death To Any True Growth In Your Life.
”For we do not presume to rank or compare ourselves with some of those who commend themselves; but when they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they have no understanding.“ 2 Corinthians 10:12 One of the most dangerous things we can do in our Christian walk, or any area of our lives, […]
What Are You Willing To Give Up To Show Compassion For Those Around You?
”And behold, a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”“ Luke 10:25 The religious leaders constantly tested Jesus during His earthly ministry. In this case, we end up with a picture of Godly compassion. Let’s break this down. This line of questioning comes […]
You Are Not Too Far Gone That God’s Grace Can’t Reach You, You Are In Good Company
Acts 22:3-5 NLTThen Paul said, “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, and I was brought up and educated here in Jerusalem under Gamaliel. As his student, I was carefully trained in our Jewish laws and customs. I became very zealous to honor God in everything I did, just like all […]
When We Are At Odds With Others, We Are Truly At Odds With God
Philippians 4:11 NLTNot that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. How can we not live in joy if this was the way we look at our life? Can I be so secure in my faith in God that I don’t need to defend my […]
What Is Your Greatest Goal? Does It Line Up With The Will Of God?
1 Corinthians 14:1 NLTLet love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. “Let love be your highest goal!” When we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts, love becomes our highest goal. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous […]
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Someone Else Is Your Unconditional Love
1 Corinthians 13:13 NLTThree things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. As a Christian, the goal is to come to know Jesus Christ and to know what “true” love is. “Three things will last forever — faith, hope, and love — and the greatest of these is love.” He […]
The Renewing Of Our Mind With God’s Word Will Produce A Life Of Joy
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NLTThat is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! So we don’t look at the troubles […]
The Way We Look At Others Will Be The Way Our Heavenly Father Looks At Us
Romans 14:10-13 NLTSo why do you condemn another believer? Why do you look down on another believer? Remember, we will all stand before the judgment seat of God. For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the LORD, ‘every knee will bend to me, and every tongue will declare allegiance to God.’” Yes, […]
Sick and Tired of Your Troubles? Believe it or Not, They Provide an Opportunity for Great Joy
James 1:2-4 NLTDear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing […]