The law of the lord is perfect restoring the soul. Ps 19:7
It's easy to trust the new testament with just such a statement. But the old testament?
Yes! Absolutely!
Yes the "new" reveals the "old" but the "old" holds the keys that unlock so much of the "new."
Don't neglect the "old", it is all inspired by God and profitable.
Read Psalm 19 before heading out today.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
James 2:17-26 "Are you really alive? Prove it!"
So many people talk of hypocrisy in the church. People talking like this are usually those on their way out the door or those who won't return to church.
Those of you without hypocrisy, go ahead and cast the first stone.
If your faith is really alive prove it by your works. Show me you can forgive your child's rapist, show me you can admit to being wrong, show me by loving me even when I tell you I've committed a grievous sin.
Show me by not leaving the church when things don't go your way and instead seek to confront lovingly, humbly, and mercifully.
Your faith without works is DEAD. Do we get that? Dead. Christ has not taken up residence in your life if your works aren't consistent with Christ's works! Not the healing, feeding 5000 type of works. The dying on the cross asking the father to forgive kind.
You are alive in Jesus? Prove it!
Read James 2:17-26.
Those of you without hypocrisy, go ahead and cast the first stone.
If your faith is really alive prove it by your works. Show me you can forgive your child's rapist, show me you can admit to being wrong, show me by loving me even when I tell you I've committed a grievous sin.
Show me by not leaving the church when things don't go your way and instead seek to confront lovingly, humbly, and mercifully.
Your faith without works is DEAD. Do we get that? Dead. Christ has not taken up residence in your life if your works aren't consistent with Christ's works! Not the healing, feeding 5000 type of works. The dying on the cross asking the father to forgive kind.
You are alive in Jesus? Prove it!
Read James 2:17-26.
Prov 19:24-29 "Am I truly listening?"
"Reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge." Prv 19:25
These verses teach us that failing in listening causes a person to be a shameful and disgraceful person.
Only but injustice, lies, and punishment await those who fail to listen.
Remember that Proverbs teaches over and over that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (19:23).
Are you truly listening? To Gods word, to Gods authorities over your life, to Gods gift to you in the people around you?
Read Proverbs 19:24-29
These verses teach us that failing in listening causes a person to be a shameful and disgraceful person.
Only but injustice, lies, and punishment await those who fail to listen.
Remember that Proverbs teaches over and over that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (19:23).
Are you truly listening? To Gods word, to Gods authorities over your life, to Gods gift to you in the people around you?
Read Proverbs 19:24-29
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