Sin vs. God’s Word #7

 Pride vs. God’s Word 

Ultimately, pride is extreme love and focus on oneself.

Pride

“And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭23‬:‭12‬ ‭

“Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16‬:‭5‬ ‭

“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.””

‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭

It is clear here and many more verses could be shared that God will punish those who do not surrender their pride to Him! 

So what does God desire from us? The opposite of pride is humble.

“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”

‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭10

“For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭14‬:‭11‬ ‭

“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭

As followers of Jesus we are to be humble servants. Putting others before ourselves to honor the Lord as He put us before himself even to death upon the cross for our sin!

Are you full of pride or humility?

Tom

Sin vs. God’s Word #6

 Adultery vs. God’s Word

Let us start with a biblical definition of adultery: In the Bible, adultery is defined as sexual activity between a married person and someone other than their spouse. It is considered a sin against God and the affected spouse, and a violation of the marital covenant.

Adultery

““You shall not commit adultery.”

‭‭Exodus‬ ‭20‬:‭14‬ ‭

“Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.”

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭

As you can see God will judge the adulterous, but the good news is you can repent and receive Christ forgiveness!

Go desires this for marriage:

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”

‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭24

“So then, they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate.””

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭19‬:‭6‬ ‭

God created sex for man and women in marriage. They become one in marriage and through sexual intercourse designed by God who created man and women to fit together perfectly. God demands we be faithful to our spouses! Let us glorify God and be obedient! 

Tom

Sin vs. God’s Word #5

 Gluttony vs. God’s Word

Gluttony 

“For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame—who set their mind on earthly things.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭3‬:‭18‬-‭19‬ ‭

“Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are.”

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭

It is obvious that over eating in not pleading to God and can lead to our destruction as we make our bellies our god instead of the One true God!

So what are we to do?

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬ ‭

“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭

“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭13‬:‭14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

We are to put on Jesus, knowing our body is home of the Holy Spirit, and glorify God by eating to meet our needs not to fulfill a fleshly lust!

Tom

Music Friday-God of this place-David Leonard

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Sin vs. God’s Word #4

 Hate vs. God’s Word

“If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen? And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also.”

‭‭I John‬ ‭4‬:‭20‬-‭21‬ ‭

“Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.”

‭‭I John‬ ‭3‬:‭15‬ ‭

“Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness.”

‭‭1 John‬ ‭2‬:‭9‬ ‭

It is clear from God’s Word we are not to hate others whom we can see! God says we can’t love Him if we hate someone and even equates it with murder and we do not have eternal life if we hate someone!

So what are we to do!

““But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”

‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭

“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭44‬ ‭

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭14‬-‭15‬ ‭

According to the Bible we are to love those we hate (enemies). Not only that but we are to forgive them for whatever reason we hate them. Notice if we do not forgive then God will not forgive us of our sins which means an eternity in hell!

Tom

Sin vs. God’s Word #3

Covetousness vs. God’s Word

In the Bible, covetousness is a strong desire for worldly possessions or wealth that is usually used in a negative context. It can also be described as an excessive desire or ambition to have more and more.

May we all allow the Holy Spirt examine us to show us if we are guilty of this sin!

Covetousness 

“Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.”

‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭7

“And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭15‬ ‭

“For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭5‬ ‭

As you can see desiring material things obsessively is sin. Clothes, toys, money, etc. can lead to hell if you are not under control by the Holy Spirit!

So how does God want us to be???

“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.””

‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭5‬ ‭

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.”

‭‭I Timothy‬ ‭6‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭

We are to be content in Christ our Lord and Savior no matter the situation we are in…Good or bad! For He is truly all we need!

Tom

Sin vs God’s Word #2

 Drunkenness vs. Sober

Drunkeness

“Wine is a mocker, Strong drink is a brawler, And whoever is led astray by it is not wise.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭20‬:‭1‬ ‭

“envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬ ‭

“nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.”

‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬ ‭

While the Bible does say to drink wine for the sake of helping the stomach or medical purpose it clearly condemns drinking for the sake of getting a buzz or drunkenness thus it is safe to say the same we could also put the use of recreational drugs along side it. Also do not miss unconfessed sin of drunkenness and being covered by the blood of Jesus in faith will result in hell.

Sober

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”

‭‭I Peter‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭

And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,”

‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬ 

“As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”

‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭4‬:‭5‬ ‭

According to the word we are to be sober….in our right minds not affected by influence of drugs and alcohol. The devil will use you in drunkenness not God. As a follower of Jesus we are to be filled with the Holy Spirit following His leading. As the Holy Spirit leads we do the work of God…spreading the gospel and loving others!

Be sober brothers and sisters and get to work! It is pleasing to God!

Tom