Tag: Faithfulness
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Brethren, We Cannot Compromise
This is one of the greatest threats we face today. Compromise. Christianity is not for the compromiser. Don’t misunderstand. We are not advocating a terrorizing bulldog mentally that steamrolls anyone with a contrary view. We should compromise with one another in every area we can (Rom. 14). However, we should not compromise the gospel (Gal.…
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Lessons from Nathan and David
2 Samuel 12:1–14 (NASB) 1 Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There were two men in a city, the one wealthy and the other poor. 2 “The wealthy man had a great many flocks and herds. 3 “But the poor man had nothing at all except one…
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Love OR Truth?
Our society wants us to pick. Which will it be; love or speak truth? By “love,” they implore us to accept, tolerate, and ultimately applaud their life. “Truth,” would thus be to confront, convict, or (in their minds) hate, despise, and repudiate their lifestyle. Which will it be? Don’t let the Devil fool you! This…
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Promises God Never Made
Christian, stop making promises for God. I know I’m not the only one who has heard this statement, and ones very similar, “It’s all going to work out / God’s going to take care of that / God’s going to heal you…” How interesting, you know what God is going to do… I don’t. Maybe…
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“What I Do Have I Give You”
Acts 3:1–10 1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the…
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Don’t Criticize the Author Until You Finish the Book
Numerous atheistic arguments against Christianity criticize the actions or character of God. “God must not care about suffering…” “God isn’t doing anything about evil…” “God is not fair…” “God …” Any arguments in this vein are arguing from a place with insufficient information. Have you ever been in the middle of reading a book and…
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“No One Wants the Gospel Anymore…”
“That same problem of sin existed in ancient Israel, in the first century, and in the modern era is what makes our world ripe for the gospel of Jesus Christ. As then, people are looking for answers now. They desire something more than what this world gives, something to provide solutions to the greater problem…
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God’s Wisdom in Marriage
God’s wisdom in the marriage design is evident in every marriage that practices God’s commands. Are things always hunky-dory? Absolutely not. Little known fact: NO marriage is floating on rainbows all the time. And if a marriage is like that, it is the exception and not the rule. Every marriage, however, can and should be…
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“Maybe We Just Aren’t Meant to Be…”
After three years of marriage, fights, and tears, she turned to him and said, “Maybe we just aren’t meant to be.” The cold resolve in her voice and face explained her callousness and contempt. He felt defeated and deflated. What could he say to her to change her mind? The illustrative scenario is relatable to…
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