When Jesus Observes Our Holiness Part 1
April 5, 2013
Mention “holiness” to many people, and they immediately envision someone locked up in a monastery or perhaps a convent, but holiness really means being “set apart” or separated from sin and unto God. This standard is not an option for God’s children—He expects us to live pure lives. One of the seven churches Jesus addressed in Revelation was targeted for its failure to be holy.
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Jesus never complained when He suffered. So why do we haul fellow believers into court when we think we’ve been cheated? Maybe it’s because we think we can get justice from unbelieving judges. In reality, God wants us to get our justice from His hand. It’s better to suffer a wrong than to tarnish the name of Jesus in a court of law.
February 28, 2013
Making sure you get justice is a big deal in the world’s value system. That’s why so many people file lawsuits. When Christians absorb the world’s values, they file lawsuits along with everybody else. The Bible tells us that such actions defame the cause of Christ. Today: a call for believers to act like believers and let God be their final bar of justice.
February 27, 2013
It’s almost fashionable to sue someone these days. Court dockets are overflowing as people demand payback for injustice. Sadly, too many of these cases involve Christians, in violation of the New Testament. The Apostle Paul has some pointed words for those of us who’d like nothing better than to stick it to a fellow believer in court. Today, some counter-cultural teaching.
February 26, 2013
When you’re under constant attack, you cry out for God to intervene. When God deposed King Saul, David was anointed to be king of Israel. And Saul didn’t go quietly—he pursued David for ten years. So, what lessons was God teaching David—and us?
February 25, 2013
Saul didn’t like it when God removed him as Israel’s king. He spent ten years trying to kill his replacement: David. And like David, some of us have been on the receiving end of spears thrown by those who hate us. Today we’ll look at some of the techniques people use to destroy those they despise—and how believers should respond when they’re attacked.
February 22, 2013
Spear throwers. Some may call them destroyers. They’re self-absorbed and they’re out to make sure they look better than anyone else—and they will hurt people to keep appearances up. There are many people who are under constant attack by these destroyers. What drives these “spear throwers?” And how do we, as believers, handle long-running attacks from others? Today, we’ll look at David and Saul for a biblical approach on what to do when reconciliation is not possible.
February 21, 2013
The best part about a feud is when it ends—when forgiveness terminates the acrimony and hatred. The Bible’s account of Joseph and his estranged family points the way for those of us trapped in family feuds.
February 20, 2013
Family feuds can last for centuries. Generation after generation nurse old grudges that keep people apart. But the cycle can be broken. Forgiving others dissolves years of hatred in mere moments. That’s what happened when Joseph forgave his brothers for selling him as a slave. Join us today for one of the most unforgettable episodes in all the Bible.
February 19, 2013
Falsely accused of rape, Joseph found himself rotting in a dungeon, wondering if he’d ever see daylight again. While in prison, he helps a cupbearer who then forgets about Joseph’s plight. Injustice followed him wherever he went, but he didn’t give up hope. And he didn’t give in to bitterness. What would you do if caught in this kind of family feud with no apparent way out?
February 18, 2013
Families can be torn apart by feuds. Whether due to real or imagined hurt, some feuds go on for generations and conflict becomes a way of life. Unless the cycle is broken, hatred can consume blood relatives. So, is there a way out?
February 15, 2013
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