13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, [a]to repentance.” (Matthew 9:13 NKJV)Christ provided the sacrifice that paved our way to heaven. Thus, He is not looking for ritual sacrifices to atone for sin any longer. This does not...
As Iron Sharpens Iron
17 As iron sharpens iron,So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. (Proverbs 27:17 NKJV)I have a few good friends who have been closer than brothers to me over the years. I say that although I have no brothers to gauge this by, but in watching sibling relationships I am...
The Liberty You Have
9 But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a [a]stumbling block to those who are weak. (1 Corinthians 8:9 NKJV)We may not well consider the liberty we have being in Christ. Especially as we mature as believers, we get comfortable in our faith and we can be less aware of the things...
Sunday Reflection: Whatever A Man Sows
The last few weeks have given me a keep perspective on my and others around me a view of sowing and reaping in one’s life. It has made me very introspective and shown me that, like a farm or garden, life has to be cultivated. 7 Do not be deceived, God...
The Power to Act
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,when it is in your power to act. (Proverbs 3:27 NIV)I think we often sell ourselves short. We realize that something needs to be done, it is in our power to act but we do nothing. We convince ourselves...