Do you believe the Old Testament no longer applies? Does that include the ten commandments? Do you believe it is fine for people to tell false stories about you? Do you like people spreading false rumors about you? There are some people who believe the Old Testament is outdated. In fact, there are some whoContinue reading “Truth At All Times”
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Greed vs Contentment
Are you greedy? Do you continually desire to acquire more? Do you work harder to earn more money so you can buy more stuff? Have you given thought to the possibility that you don’t own the stuff, but it owns you? If you desire more, you are normal in today’s American culture. If you workContinue reading “Greed vs Contentment”
Do Not Give False Testimony
How often do you lie? Have you falsely accused someone? Do you spread half-truths or unverified rumors? Have you purposely told part of the truth? Are you deceitful? Have you considered that gossip is slander? How do you feel when you discover someone has lied about you? I don’t believe any of us can claimContinue reading “Do Not Give False Testimony”
Do Not Steal
Have you ever taken something that does not belong to you? Have you cheated someone out of something? Do you shortchange your employer by giving less than 100%? Do you borrow from your neighbor with no intent on returning what you borrowed? Most of us despise thievery. Yet, we steal at times without thinking twiceContinue reading “Do Not Steal”
Avoid Lust
How do you look at others? Are there some who appear attractive to you? Do you look at them with a longing for intimacy? Does this longing occur, even if you are already married? Have you acted on your internal desire? There are some people who not only view someone else with a lustful lookContinue reading “Avoid Lust”
Do Not Be Angry
Do you anger easily? Is your temperament to be angry when the smallest thing doesn’t go your way? Has your anger gone so far as to wish ill of another person? Have you attempted to inflict injury on someone else? Do you want to eliminate these thoughts? Some of us are quicker to anger thanContinue reading “Do Not Be Angry”
Honor Your Parents
Do you honor your parents? Do you argue with your mother? Do you think your father is too strict? Have you wished you had different parents? Have you thought of running away? There are many children in this world who do not know their parents. There are others who wish they did not. Some liveContinue reading “Honor Your Parents”
Keep the Sabbath Holy
Do you remember the Sabbath? Do you know what the Sabbath is? Do you know why God says we are to remember the Sabbath? Do you know what makes the Sabbath special? Will decide to remember the Sabbath? For some of us, the Sabbath is a foreign word. For others, we may have heard it,Continue reading “Keep the Sabbath Holy”
Owed Debts
What do you owe? Have you thought about what you owe to others? Have you thought about who you owe? Do you pay what you owe? Have you considered that owing someone is not always financial? I see a horrific trend in our culture today. Many, if not most, seem to think they are owed ratherContinue reading “Owed Debts”
Accepting Rest
Does your soul seek rest? Have you found it? Are you looking in the right place? Have you heard the correct message? Have you put your faith in the One who can grant you the rest you seek? Will you commit to Jesus? Whether we realize it or not, our souls seek rest. We desireContinue reading “Accepting Rest”
Marty Pressey 