When we scatter bad seed, these too may grow fast and spread, just like the good seed, but with potentially terrible consequences. This resonates with James’ teaching about the tongue: “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive thems...
and lifts up all who are bowed down. —Psalm 145:14 When we fail; he forgives. “With [God], each day—each moment—is a clean slate” — Aliza Latta [3]. When we forget; he reminds. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not,...
but there are some things we can do to contribute to a shift in the world. First, we can ensure that we are inclusive and diverse, that we treat every person as God’s creation, much loved and blessed, and ensure that racism, sexism and other -isms are wiped out of our ...
Instead, Jersak defines the wrath of God as “God giving us over” the destructive consequences of our own decisions. As we all know, decisions have consequences. While God seeks to protect us from the consequences of sin through Scripture, wise counsel of friends, and the indwelling Holy Spi...
In order not to break his oath, but being anxious not to destroy his child, he broke the stone into pieces, which one after another he threw at him (ib. to Ps. vi. 4; comp. Lev. R. xxxii.). Israel's disloyalty to God involves in its consequences even the other peoples (after...
Much must change in America to root out evil. Some will call it unconstitutional, but it is the will of God. Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota acted unconstitutionally. There must be consequences. There are Marxists in power. We must get them out. America was not designed for...
But you, Babylon, showed them no mercy. You oppressed even the elderly.7 You said, ‘I will reign forever as queen of the world!’ You did not reflect on your actions or think about their consequences. 8 “Listen to this, you pleasure-loving kingdom, living at ease and feeling secure...
” I do not believe that God ever leaves or forsakes us. He never abandons us or leaves us alone. He never withdraws His presence. Yes, sin bears its own punishments, and yes, the consequences of sin fall upon us, but this is not because God backed away to let us receive the ...
When God forgives our sins, He forgets them. Don’t stop trusting God just as you are ready to reach your goal. (Jeremiah 31:34 & Biblical Characters) Be corrected by God and become who God intended you to be. Train your tongue intentionally to speak well, and also train your brain ...
but my parents, God our Loving Parent, and the Father in the prodigal story gives us second, third, and fourth chances. God lets us be dramatic because we are God’s children. God doesn’t release us from the consequences but even when we’re stubborn and obstinate, God is still there...