Yesterday we discussed the parable Jesus spoke about a rich man and his financial manager. We saw that Jesus commended the manager for his shrewdness and stated we, His followers, should be just as shrewd, if not shrewder. But that wasn’t the end of Jesus’s teaching on the subject. Jesus continued His discourse, speaking ofContinue reading “Serve One Master”
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Pray for God to Be Glorified
Do you know that you sin? Do you recognize it? Do you feel sorrow and grieve over it? Do you ask God to forgive you? Why? For your sake? To clear your conscience? Is it all about you? Or do you ask God to forgive you for his name’s sake? Do you ask so thatContinue reading “Pray for God to Be Glorified”
Be A Disciple
What are your priorities? Do you have they firmly set in your mind? Have you taken time to think about them? Or are you simply running from one thing to another? Are you a planning kind of person? Or are you a spur of the moment, fly by the seat of your pants kind ofContinue reading “Be A Disciple”
Share Your Blessings
What are your dinners like? Is it only your family who is invited to join you? Do you occasionally invite friends over? What about parties? Do you invite anyone other than friends and family? Have you ever considered inviting someone else? Why not? Will you in the future? Family dinners can be a wonderful timeContinue reading “Share Your Blessings”
Demonstrated Love
How do you show your love? Or do you only voice your love? Is your love demonstrated through your actions? Or do your words ring hollow? Do you think love is shown by giving gifts? Or do you make an effort to show your love by serving others? Love can be challenging for some peopleContinue reading “Demonstrated Love”
Learning God’s Lessons
Are you comfortable in large crowds? Do you prefer being in a crowd over being alone? When you see people in need, do you have compassion for them? Are you prepared to demonstrate your compassion? Are you willing to feed the hungry? Are you willing to clothe the naked? Large crowds can make some ofContinue reading “Learning God’s Lessons”
Working for God
Yesterday we defined faith and learned that it is dead if it is not accompanied by works. Today, we will look at what works are to be done in faith. Have you ever really thought about doing works in faith? If not, who are you working for? Why do you work? I dare say thatContinue reading “Working for God”
Taking Care of the Body
Have you ever been in need and not know where to turn? Have been approached by a homeless person and struggled with what to do? Do you ask yourself what God wants you to do? The answer doesn’t come easy, does it? Many of us have been approached by someone on the street at oneContinue reading “Taking Care of the Body”
Honor Through Obedience
Today’s passage is lengthy, yet well worth the read. The lesson Jesus is teaching is one we should take to heart today. How many times do we put tradition above the commands of God? The better question is, how many times do we put our personal preferences above the commands of God? Are we givingContinue reading “Honor Through Obedience”
The Work Of God
What is your idea of working for God? Do you believe it is endless? Do you look at all the evil going on the in the world and think God wants you to work to eliminate it? Do you not realize it is not your responsibility? Does that sound out of whack? Many of usContinue reading “The Work Of God”
Marty Pressey 