Week 4 - Wisdom Against Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13) Every day, we face countless temptations. Everything from the subtle pull of envy, to the louder call of anger or greed. It's a constant battle because temptation comes at us in many directions. Whether it’s from social media, television or movies, relationships, or even in our… Continue reading September 22nd – 1 Corinthians 10:13
Tag: Envy
July 3rd – Proverbs 23:17
Proverbs 23:17 "Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always. Surely there is a future." In the world we live wealth, fame, and power are celebrated above all else. Our televisions, magazines, and Internet are all inundated with images and stories of the rich and famous. We see… Continue reading July 3rd – Proverbs 23:17
August 11th – 1Corinthians 13:4-5
1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Loving one another doesn’t always come easy. And some days, it doesn’t come at all. And although no one can love as unconditionally and perfectly like Jesus, still we are called to love like Him just the same. But what is Christlike love? Contrary to popular culture, it isn’t butterflies in the… Continue reading August 11th – 1Corinthians 13:4-5
Don’t Let Your Heart Envy Sinners – Proverbs 23
Proverbs 23 In the world we live today wealth is celebrated above all else. Our televisions, magazines, and Internet are all inundated with images and stories of the rich and famous. We see their seemingly perfect lives and can't help thinking that they have it all. Whether it's the latest reality star, a favorite sports… Continue reading Don’t Let Your Heart Envy Sinners – Proverbs 23
Where Your Treasure Is So Is Your Heart – Luke 12
Luke 12 Chapter 12 of Luke begins with thousands of people gathered together to hear the teachings of Jesus and to witness His miracles. There are so many people, that they are literally stepping over each other to reach Him. And in the chaos Jesus warns the disciples of the "leaven of the Pharisees, which… Continue reading Where Your Treasure Is So Is Your Heart – Luke 12
Counting Others Blessings Instead Of Your Own – Galatians 5: 13-26
Galatians 5:13-26 In the world we live today, wealth is celebrated above all else. Our televisions, magazines, and internet are all inundated with images and stories of the rich and famous. It’s no wonder that when we see their seemingly perfect lives posted all over social media, we feel the twinge of jealousy, wanting what… Continue reading Counting Others Blessings Instead Of Your Own – Galatians 5: 13-26
The Twinge of Envy – Proverbs 23
Proverbs 23 There is much wisdom to be gleaned in Proverbs 23, and for me the warning against envy in verses 17-18 laid a conviction on my heart. "Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always. Surely there is a future." In the world we live today… Continue reading The Twinge of Envy – Proverbs 23
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