Romans 14:13 "Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling-block or an occasion to fail in his brother's way."
We are constantly being looked to, asked questions etc. by those who are younger than us sometimes even by our piers and older people. So as you go through life are you being a stepping stone or a stumbling block?
As we go through our life the way we live, what we say, how we dress, our faithfulness to church, our lives in general will either cause one to stumble or it will provide a stepping stone for one to follow in your foot steps. You say, "I don't want anyone following in my steps." Friend I'm sorry but there are people all over that are watching and deciding one of two things:
1. I want to be like that person or even follow in the same direction.
2 OR I would never follow him/her!
Which are you?
Who is in your life that was a stepping stone for you? stumbling block?
I personally would want to be a stepping stone. Why?
I have 5 children whom I've been raising 1 is now married and 2 are in Bible college, while 2 are still at home. Do I want to live my life so that I would possibly cause them to stray from what we've tried to teach and train them? Or do I want to make sure all I say and do is Christ honoring so that they have a better chance of staying on the right path so to speak.
This is just an example of why I don't want to be a stumbling block.
Your choice --- make the right one.
Friday, September 4, 2015
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Protecting Your Spirit
I'm amazed how many things and people try and in some cases do hurt our spirit. I'm not remembering where I heard it but, We are to protect our spirit so we can protect our family. I've not quoted this exact but I believe you get the idea.
II Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Through God we can protect our spirit through power, love and sound mind. He doesn't give us a spirit of fear. As we move forward in a new chapter of our lives, if we weren't careful fear could slip in. Not knowing exactly what the Lord is going to do in our lives. Instead we move on with the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Love of God and keeping our mind sound by staying in his word daily, praying and being faithful to Him.
One of the ways we stay faithful is by attending church and growing through the preaching! The fellowship helps to encourage us, the friendships that become new and or stronger. What more could I ask other than the Lord helping me to protect my spirit as well as my family!
This isn't a long post, however, we as Christians in a world that is in danger, need to work even harder to protect our family and their spirit as well as our own spirit.
II Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Through God we can protect our spirit through power, love and sound mind. He doesn't give us a spirit of fear. As we move forward in a new chapter of our lives, if we weren't careful fear could slip in. Not knowing exactly what the Lord is going to do in our lives. Instead we move on with the Power of the Holy Spirit, the Love of God and keeping our mind sound by staying in his word daily, praying and being faithful to Him.
One of the ways we stay faithful is by attending church and growing through the preaching! The fellowship helps to encourage us, the friendships that become new and or stronger. What more could I ask other than the Lord helping me to protect my spirit as well as my family!
This isn't a long post, however, we as Christians in a world that is in danger, need to work even harder to protect our family and their spirit as well as our own spirit.
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Be a Soul Winner!
III John 3 "I have no greater joy than to hear my children walk in truth."
What greater joy is there than to hear of one being saved?! I have been saved for 27 yrs. and I get excited when I hear of someone being saved! When one realizes that they are a sinner and that need the Saviour not only am I excited but the angles in Heaven sing!
Just recently I had the privilege of leading a 9 yr old, 2 - 17 yr olds an a 18 yr old, to the Lord. It was so precious and sweet to see these young people stand there and listen to the gospel. Then bow their heads and ask the Lord Jesus Christ into their hearts. What Greater Joy is there?
Christians we can't be afraid to tell of others of Christ! We need to take a stand for what we believe! Today as I was teaching Government to my boys Freedom of Speech was the topic. Do we really have Freedom of Speech? I asked my boys this very question and I was amazed at their answers.
One of them said, We use to but now if we admit we're Christian or try to witness we're told we can't. Even though we still do and some have died for this.
The other replied - Is Freedom of Speech really a freedom anymore? People can mock and burn our flag but yet a flag that's part of History is being forced to be removed. Or at least put in a case for "safe" keeping.
These two teen boys realize that America is in trouble, so as we can and the Lord leads; we NEED to tell others of Christ and have that Joy of knowing we walk in truth!
What greater joy is there than to hear of one being saved?! I have been saved for 27 yrs. and I get excited when I hear of someone being saved! When one realizes that they are a sinner and that need the Saviour not only am I excited but the angles in Heaven sing!
Just recently I had the privilege of leading a 9 yr old, 2 - 17 yr olds an a 18 yr old, to the Lord. It was so precious and sweet to see these young people stand there and listen to the gospel. Then bow their heads and ask the Lord Jesus Christ into their hearts. What Greater Joy is there?
Christians we can't be afraid to tell of others of Christ! We need to take a stand for what we believe! Today as I was teaching Government to my boys Freedom of Speech was the topic. Do we really have Freedom of Speech? I asked my boys this very question and I was amazed at their answers.
One of them said, We use to but now if we admit we're Christian or try to witness we're told we can't. Even though we still do and some have died for this.
The other replied - Is Freedom of Speech really a freedom anymore? People can mock and burn our flag but yet a flag that's part of History is being forced to be removed. Or at least put in a case for "safe" keeping.
These two teen boys realize that America is in trouble, so as we can and the Lord leads; we NEED to tell others of Christ and have that Joy of knowing we walk in truth!
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