Taking a break til after the New Year. Read some of the older devotions! If you are like me in memory they will seem like new! lol Have a blessed Christmas and. Happy New Year!
Tom
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #16
Using God’s name other than in praise, honor, or worship vs. God’s Word!
““You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.”
Exodus 20:7
But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.””
Matthew 12:36-37
For they speak against You wickedly; Your enemies take Your name in vain.”
Psalms 139:20
Using God’s name carelessly or as a cuss word or in any other manner that is not worthy of Him you will answer for! Remember that!
How should we use his name?
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
Philippians 2:9-11
God’s name is above all…use it wisely and carefully in awe, respect, and worship!
Tom
Friday, December 13, 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #15
Idols vs. God’s Word
In the Bible, an idol is a created image or representation of a god that is worshipped as if it were God. The Bible also refers to idols as anything that a person relies on for guidance, help, or blessing instead of God.
Remember you can make an idol out of anything that over takes the worship of God like a job, a hobby, or even one of your children!
““You shall have no other gods before Me.”
Exodus 20:3
“Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.”
Colossians 3:5
“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, 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 5:19-21
Simply stated…having an idol in your life that is taking the place of God will lead you to hell!
So what are we to do?
“Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’”
Matthew 22:37
Tom
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #14
Not honoring mother or father vs. God’s Word
One of the Ten Commandments:
““Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.”
Exodus 20:12
“For God commanded, saying, ‘Honor your father and your mother’; and, ‘He who curses father or mother, let him be put to death.’”
Matthew 15:4
“‘Cursed is the one who treats his father or his mother with contempt.’ “And all the people shall say, ‘Amen!’”
Deuteronomy 27:16
So how shall we treat our father and mother?
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother,” which is the first commandment with promise: “that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.””
Ephesians 6:1-3
Obey your parent! Respect your parents! Love your parents!
Tom
Sin vs. God’s Word #13
Murder vs. God’s Word
““You shall not murder.”
Exodus 20:13
““You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’”
Matthew 5:21
“Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.”
I John 3:15
It is obvious in God’s Word that murder is sin and God will judge the unrepented sinner to hell. This includes hate as you see…we are to have love and forgiveness in our hearts and hatred is equated with murder according to God’s Word. Murder will include abortion or those who take the life of the elderly just because the are not useful to society.
One thing to know is God does tell the government to take life as a consequence of taking a life but that person could still repent and go to heaven!
Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God’s minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God’s minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil.”
Romans 13:1-4
So what are we to do as followers of Jesus?
“Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:17-21
Simply love others as Jesus has loved us!
Tom
Friday, December 6, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #12
Stealing vs. God’s Word
This is pretty well known already I believe but we will cover it!
“Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.”
Ephesians 4:28
““You shall not steal.”
Exodus 20:15
“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
Pretty simple…don’t steal! Remember this includes all theft like taxes and stealing time from an employer, etc.
So what are we to do?
“For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.”
II Thessalonians 3:10
“In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty.”
Proverbs 14:23
“And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,”
Colossians 3:23
Work as God intended for what you get! God blesses this! Do not steal!!!
Tom
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #11
Sin vs. God’s Word
Sin of Commission vs. God’s Word
A sin of omission is a sin that takes place because of not doing something that is right. Examples could include not praying, not standing up for what is right, or not sharing Christ with others.
Lying, Stealing, Murder, Idolatry, Embarrassing others, and Gossip are examples of this sin.
“For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,”
Hebrews 10:26
“Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.”
I John 3:4
“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”
James 4:17
So the point is do what is right. God’s Word is ALWAYS right! Let’s know it and do it faithfully!
Tom
Monday, December 2, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #10
Sin of Omission vs. God’s Word
This is pretty simple! Let’s define sin of omission first: when someone willingly fails to do what they know is right. Thus whatever the Bible tells us to do and we do not do it we have sinned!
“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”
James 4:17
Some other examples would be:
Failing to love God with all heart and mind
Failing to forgive
Failing to honor Husband, Wife, Mother, or Father
Failing to trust God
What are we to do? Obey God’s Word…plain and simple!
Tom
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Sin vs. God’s Word #9
Slander/Gossip vs. God’s Word
“If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless.”
James 1:26
“He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.”
Proverbs 20:19
“But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.””
Matthew 12:36-37
“And besides they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house, and not only idle but also gossips and busybodies, saying things which they ought not.”
I Timothy 5:13 NKJV
It is clear from the Word we must watch our mouths, mind our own business, and not talk about others as we are prone to want to do!
So what should we do?
“to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men.”
Titus 3:2
“A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.”
Proverbs 11:13
“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.”
Proverbs 21:23
Keep what we know to ourselves. Remember we will stand before God and give an account of ourselves. Build people up don’t tear them down!
May we all learn the seriousness to God of gossip and slandering!
Tom
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