Archive for November, 2019
And, even though it is stated by Anthony in about as many words, and I know someone will want to bring it up, I remind us all that we do not claim that all of the Founding Fathers of the USA were Christian, merely that Christian principles were used to guide the foundation of this nation. Read more for the evidence of such.
(And thank you, Anthony, for compiling these.)
Daniel
This post is on another blog.
This post is on my blog.
Contradiction?
Only slightly …
Daniel
It is good to know the dangers that lurk even in our own churches, perhaps even in our own beliefs. (I know I have cleared out some misunderstandings and misguided beliefs over the years!)
Daniel
Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one.
James 1:13, ESV
God cannot be bargained with, nor does He tempt us. He may allow us to be tested, and He may let us tell, scream, complain, and plead.
He has a plan, is in control, and waits for us to call on Him for help and wisdom.
For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10, ESV
May we always seek to please God above others. Some may be offended, but some may turn and repent to glorify God.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
1 John 4:18, ESV
We should come to Christ because of the fear of our sin falling under God’s wrath. Yet, that fear is washed away with our sin by the blood of Jesus!
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1, ESV
Faith is not blind trust. Faith is based on trust in what we have come to know guiding our beliefs.
Because Christ is risen, we have faith in eternal life and His imminent return.
It is easier to be patient when you love someone unconditionally. “Love . . . as Christ loved the Church . . .”
Daniel
Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
1 Peter 3:13, ESV
Obeying Christ makes our day-to-day life easier, by and large, yet it may also lead to persecution from non-Christians.
Be ready. Do good. Know Scripture. Draw near to God.
Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.
Romans 13:10, ESV
We can love others without accepting their sin.
We can tell the truth without judgementalism and accusation.
Love people. Speak the truth, but let God handle how it is received.