11 We have a great deal to say about this, and it is difficult to explain, since you have become too lazy to understand. 12 Although by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the basic principles of God’s revelation again. You need milk, not solid food....
Pay Careful Attention
15 Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk—not as unwise people but as wise— 16 making the most of the time,[a] because the days are evil. 17 So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17 CSB) I am going to go a bit old school today and give you three points to...
Seeing a Different Way
7 The one who corrects a mockerwill bring abuse on himself;the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.[a]8 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;rebuke the wise, and he will love you.9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;teach the righteous, and he will learn more. (Proverbs...
When is Enough, Enough
19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You have many goods stored up for many years. Take it easy; eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.”’ 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life is demanded of you. And the things you have prepared—whose will they be?’ (Luke 12:19-20 CSB) It is...
Trusting not Troubled
1 “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe[a] in God; believe also in me. (John 14:1 CSB) Where do you put your trust? No, really, where? Is it in your own hand? Is it in your wealth? Your security? Your connections and relationships? All of these are fleeting. Only God is constant. But...