But, is that what self control is really about, according to scripture? Do we need more self-control to stop eating? That's what many of us have believed. In this part two of a conversation between Heather Cree
The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”1 Peter 4:5But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.John 12:48There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The ...
Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.1 Peter 1:15-16But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”Colossians 3:9-10Do...
Down the block from our house, at least one neighbor excavated a huge pit to build a bomb shelter in his back yard, a place where he and his family could barricade themselves in the event of a nuclear attack. The shelter was to be filled with survival rations, water, and if he follow...
The film resonates with the message of healthy churches and communities, urging us to shift our focus from self-centered pursuits to loving our neighbor as ourselves. The profound truth encapsulated in 1 John 3:18 is vividly brought to life on screen: “Dear children, let’s not merely say...
We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us. As it is, there’s not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we’re not much t
TheJesus Callingserieshas been so meaningful to my family. It started with a neighbor of ours actually walking the dog. We’ve seen him a half a dozen times. And one day, he just shows up at our house and he’s got thisJesus Callingbookin his hand. And he’s like, “I give this...
Now, this is only in regards to the things that God wants you to accomplish. For example, you cannot use God’s power to rob the bank, but if God desired you to walk on water or to simply love an unlovable neighbor (or enemy) then God’s power is available for you, and He wants...
is full of sin, we all have told our heavenly Father “no,” when he requires us to do something. We have not loved God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and we have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. This is what God has called us to do in Mark 12:30-31 and ...
So there must also unfailingly be both our own striving and the help of God. Therefore a man must always pray to God and beg His help, and that He would work with him in everything he does. To do good to one's neighbor is a deed of love. For one who fears God and prays to...