Be Careful How We Speak
“But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1) There is much given in scripture concerning not only being careful but constructive with our words. We know that our tongue can, and maybe has at times gotten us into trouble. It is even referred to as fire and hard to tame (James 3:1-12). One of the best ways to remedy this is to focus on using our words to do good. I definitely have the power within myself to say the things I should and use my words to the benefit of those around me. Don’t say things that are useless. Sometimes we can talk for hours about nothing and...
Read MoreBe Careful How We Hear
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” (James 1:19-20) As the above scripture indicates, it is very important to be careful in how we hear. Being a good listener will often aid in not only a growth in knowledge (Rom. 10:17), but often will help in keeping one from speaking foolishly or becoming angry. A good listener will be willing to hear what is said and will realize the need for even the simplest instruction. I will sometimes, in a joking way, tell someone “explain this...
Read MoreBe Careful How We See
Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. (Psa 119:36-37) As wondrous as creation is, nothing is more remarkable than the human body. Our ability to process things by our senses is truly amazing, however, we must use them carefully. Be careful how we see. Don’t allow the things we see to draw us away from God. Oftentimes, actions are determined by what we see, both good and bad. For example, Moses turning aside to see the burning bush (Ex. 3:3). And as we all know, his life was...
Read MoreOn To Perfection
An honest and humble Christian will never state they are sinless and perfect. Part of Christianity is realizing that we must strive to improve in our character and conduct each passing day. However, as we strive to reach perfection we will never really attain it because weakness and imperfections. If we desire to reach such spiritual maturity we must diligently strive for it. The Hebrew writer encouraged such maturity by stating, “Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of...
Read MoreParable of the Talents
Most Bible students are very familiar with the parable of the talents. This parable of our Lord is recorded in Matt 25:14-30. It tells of how three servants were delivered goods to care for while their master was away. The men received, according to their ability, various amounts. Two of these servants were industrious with those funds and made a profit. The other servant hid his goods so they could be given again unto the master at his return. The end result: two were blessed, and one was condemned. This parable teaches us many things about our responsibility...
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