Don’t let your desires get the best of you
The renewing of the mind is how to capture thoughts before they feed immoral desires, which eventually become immoral actions. James 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be...
Conquer Yourself
It is one thing to overcome your enemies; but a much greater accomplishment to conquer yourself. Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he...
Law vs. Grace
The law is a rigid prescription of regulations given to the hearer to exhibit proper physical behavior. Grace is a series of commands provided by the Holy Spirit to influence the hearer to eternal sanctification. This is why arguers of the Word cannot come to a proper conclusion; they...
Resting
Rest in the Lord, they say, but how? Jesus said He will give you rest. He is the answer to everything. David figured it out; He “set the Lord before Him” so his glory rejoiced and his flesh rested in hope. How did David’s glory rejoice? He wrote earlier...
Acts of Prudence
Understanding the Word of God adds knowledge; doing it removes foolishness. Removing temptation by cutting out your eye may seem excessive; but removing the situation that creates temptation in the first place is an act of prudence. It is a decision of the head, and that is loving God...
Life: Development for eternity
Life on earth is a series of tests over a short period, designed by the Creator to conform each of us to God’s original intent: that we may successfully perform the specific duties He commissioned us to carry out in eternity. God prepares us for our eternal purpose by...
Make no mistake; grace incorporates obedience:
“The covenant of grace, is that by which God engages to bestow salvation on man, upon the condition that man shall believe in Christ and yield obedience to the terms of the gospel.” ~Webster’s 1828 definition of “covenant”...
Noise & Physical vs Silence & Spiritual
Ever hear the noise of a construction site? That is progress in the physical; but progress in the spiritual is made in silence. Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Lamentations 3:26...
Prayer Without Lust
Enter your prayer closet with requests, but check your lust at the door. Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. James 4:3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that...
Nothing is impossible with God:
But you’ve got to ask… Jeremiah 32:27 Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Luke 18:27 And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. James 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye...