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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (6/7)
When Conviction Requires Examination Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19–22 “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:21 Throughout Scripture, we encounter people who obeyed God in ways that challenged accepted standards of conduct. Isaiah walked about… Continue reading
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TALKING LIKE GOD DOESN’T MAKE US GOD
Faith Is Not a Formula for Getting What We Want Scripture: Mark 11:22; Psalm 119:89; 1 John 5:14 Mount Everest stands approximately 29,000 feet above sea level. I may sincerely believe it is only two feet tall. I may confess… Continue reading
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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (5/7)
When You Must Answer Your Accusers Scripture: Acts 4:18–20; 5:27–29 “We ought to obey God rather than men.” — Acts 5:29 Few things are more difficult than being accused of wrongdoing when you are sincerely trying to do what is… Continue reading
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HALLOWEEN: Holy or Hellish?
Halloween raises a question that deserves more than a quick yes or no: How should followers of Jesus respond to a cultural celebration that mixes childhood fun, old folklore, commercial entertainment, and sometimes unmistakably occult themes? The issue is not… Continue reading
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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (4/7)
When Religion Condemns Obedience Scripture: Matthew 15:1–14 “Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.” — Matthew 15:6 There is something terribly troubling about religious people becoming so devoted to their traditions that they… Continue reading
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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (3/7)
When Obedience Breaks Your Heart Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7–9 “I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me.” — Jeremiah 20:7 We sometimes imagine that doing God’s will brings a sense of peace that shields us from emotional pain. But Jeremiah’s… Continue reading
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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (2/7)
Caution, this could be hazardous to the mindset of religious bigots. When Obedience Becomes Embarrassing Scripture: Hosea 1:2–3 “Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the… Continue reading
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THE COST OF OBEDIENCE (1/7)
Caution, this series should not be read by the religious legalists. When God Offends Our Sensibilities Scripture: Isaiah 20:1–6 “And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.” — Isaiah 20:2 Imagine seeing a respected prophet of God walking through town… Continue reading
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LITTLE THINGS
2 Kings 5:1–19 Naaman was a great man—a mighty warrior, a respected commander, and a man of considerable influence. But Scripture adds four sobering words: “But he was a leper” (2 Kings 5:1). For all his greatness, Naaman had a… Continue reading
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LOVE REFUSES WHAT LUST TAKES
Ephesians 5:1–7 Joseph and David were both men of God. Both faced sexual temptation. But their responses could hardly have been more different. Joseph was a servant in another man’s house. When Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him, he refused.… Continue reading
