21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 67

Idols in the heart ∙∙

Idols in the heart ∙∙ Do not give the devil an opportunity. – Ephesians 4:27 Ezekiel 14:4-6 4 Tell them, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: The people of Israel have set up idols in their hearts and fallen into sin, and then they go to a prophet asking for a message. So I,Continue reading “Idols in the heart ∙∙”

Servant leadership ∙

Servant leadership ∙ Now Joshua, son of Nun, was full of the spirit of wisdom, for Moses had laid his hands on him. – Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua 1:1-10 1 After the death of Moses, the LORD’s servant, the LORD, spoke to Joshua, son of Nun, Moses’ assistant. He said,2 Moses, my servant, is dead. Therefore,Continue reading “Servant leadership ∙”

Always holding someone up ∙

Always holding someone up ∙ You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name. – John 15:16 John 5:24 I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in GodContinue reading “Always holding someone up ∙”

A waste of words ∙∙∙

A waste of words ∙∙∙ Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice. – Proverbs 23:9 Matthew 13:12-15 12 For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away.Continue reading “A waste of words ∙∙∙”

Can intolerance solve intolerance? ∙∙

Can intolerance solve intolerance? ∙∙ We must obey God rather than men. – Acts 5:29 Revelation 3:1-3 1 “I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.”2 “Wake up, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deedsContinue reading “Can intolerance solve intolerance? ∙∙”