When God speaks (Part II)
... not to add to God’s word lest we are rebuked and found liars (Proverbs 30:5). And for that reason, all that we need for life and Godliness has been given to us. (2Peter 1:3)
In the previous devotional, ...
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Set your mind on the things on high
"But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” (ESV) Mark 8:33
We wake ...
The wrong kind of passion
... people. But Christ Jesus rebuked them, saying, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of (NASB) Luke 9:55. Likewise, when Peter drew his sword and slashed off the ears of the high priest’s slave, ...
Knit together in love
... or rebuke a brother/sister in sin (Proverbs 15:31-33, I John 5:16). That is love, not hatred. We should be ready and diligently snatch those from fire, with Godly fear (Jude 1:23). In all our doings, let ...
With Christ in the boat
"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to His disciples, “why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”. ...
Forgiveness without Repentance?
“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you ...
Who is in Your Boat?
“Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” ...
Love more, judge not
... judgement: “Bring her out, and let her be burned!” (Genesis 38:24)
How true it is with us too in judging people most of the time. Certainly, one may be wrong or may have sinned, and sin must be rebuked ...
The wrong kind of passion
... But Christ Jesus rebuked them, saying, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of (NASB) Luke 9:55. Likewise, when Peter drew his sword and slashed off the ears of the high priest’s slave, Christ ...
Weapons of Satan
... resents being rebuked or questioned and refuses to acknowledge mistakes. Satan is making humanity lose interest in God (apathy). Apathy towards God leads to atrophy (decline, wasting away and degeneration) ...
Practice what we preach
“You who brag about the law, do you dishonor God by breaking the Law?" (NIV) Romans 2:23
Bible Reading: Matthew 23:23-28
In Matthew 23, we see Jesus educating His disciples and crowd about what ...
Knit together in love
... or rebuke a brother/sister in sin (Proverbs 15:31-33, I John 5:16). That is love, not hatred. We should be ready and diligently snatch those from fire, with Godly fear (Jude 1:23). In all our doings, let ...
We celebrate you, fathers!
... father is compared to God. He exhibits God’s traits. He is always available when the family needs him emotionally and physically. He rebukes when he has to and straightens our paths when we go wrong. He ...
Jesus sits anger down
"The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Master, Master, we’re going to drown!” He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm” (NIV) Luke 8:24
It is ...
The wrong kind of passion
... But Christ Jesus rebuked them, saying, “You do not know what kind of spirit you are of (NASB) Luke 9:55. Likewise, when Peter drew his sword and slashed off the ears of the high priest’s slave, Christ ...
Set your mind on the things on high
"But turning and seeing his disciples, he rebuked Peter and said, “Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.”" (ESV) Mark 8:33
We wake ...
Forgiveness without Repentance?
“If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them. Even if they sin against you seven times in a day and seven times come back to you saying ‘I repent,’ you ...
Moral absolutes - Part 2
... this with Paul’s rebuke of governor Felix, “Now as he reasoned about righteousness (i.e., “morality” – Moffit), self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, ‘GO away for now; ...
With Christ in the boat
"He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to His disciples, “why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”. ...
Knit together in love
... or rebuke a brother/sister in sin (Proverbs 15:31-33, I John 5:16). That is love, not hatred. We should be ready and diligently snatch those from fire, with Godly fear (Jude 1:23). In all our doings, let ...