The Bible teaches us that a person’s outward appearance does not always reveal the condition of the heart. A person may profess to know God while living in disobedience. A person may appear godly while lacking a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul warned the church about this danger. “They…
We are often identified by what we do. We are mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, teachers, business owners, ministry leaders, friends, volunteers, and so much more. We may introduce ourselves by our occupation, family role, accomplishments, or ministry. But there is a deeper question—one that reaches beyond everything we do: Who…
“And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank… Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names…” (Daniel 1:5–7, KJV). “Be on guard. Stand firm…
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” Psalm 51:17 Psalm 51 is such a beautiful picture of repentance. Although he had tried to hide what he had done earlier, now as conviction fills his heart, David confesses…
Condemnation versus conviction. Many of us may have experienced both at some point in our walk with God. One of Satan’s biggest weapons against the children of God is condemnation. To condemn means “to pronounce to be guilty, to sentence to punishment, or to pass judgment against.” Condemnation is especially…
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans 8:1 We are all human and we make mistakes, at times we will sin and do things that are contrary to God’s plan for our lives.…
“Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink.” (Daniel 1:12 in the New King James Version of the Holy Bible) The book of Daniel is an intriguing story of a young man who lived for God in captivity. The…
Friends, don’t complain about each other. A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know. The Judge is standing just around the corner. (James 5:9, The Message) I love The Message version of this scripture. I know from experience that we can be so hard on people, especially…