Today’s Word
The Christian Definition of Porno
“Flee immorality.” 1 Corinthians 6:18 Immorality – If it were only about “adult” bookstores and Internet sites, we could almost breathe a sigh of relief. Yes, there are 4 million porno sites on the Internet. Yes, more than 50% of Christian males view these images. But we all know that it’s sin. We’re quite clear…
Which Direction To Run?
“But flee from these things, you man of God; and pursue after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.” 1 Timothy 6:11 Flee – Success at any cost. Financial accumulation. Power. Prestige. Image. Controlling influence. The top of the pyramid. Celebrity status. Are you running away from these things? I am always a bit discouraged…
Run Away Home
“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1 Corinthians 10:14 Flee – How quickly are you running away? If the contemporary condition of Christianity is any indication, we have forgotten completely the Biblical strategy for dealing with sin. Run away!!! When you see the crimson eye of evil coming, run away! When you feel that little…
Filtering the Message
“for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Lost – Jesus is an Old Testament man. He doesn’t look like the paintings of Rembrandt. He isn’t the fair-skinned Hollywood mystic. Jesus is a man of the land of oppression, saturated in the Law and the…
No Excuse Confession
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins” 1 John 1:9 If – Read the whole paragraph (1 John 1:6-10). You will notice that John uses this Greek word ean (if) in every verse. However, it is not the only Greek word translated “if”. The other word is…
Get Off the Booze
“Become sober minded as you ought, and stop sinning; for some have no knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame.” 1 Corinthians 15:34 Become Sober Minded – Most of the world is drunk. Billions of people are walking around every day staggering under the influence. And, by the way, so are you if…
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