This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
Most people think nothing of saying, "I'll see you tomorrow," for it is innocent at best for most folks. However, this is a statement of arrogance because no one knows what tomorrow may bring (James 4:13–14; Proverbs 27:1). The scriptures teach us to make plans by saying, "If it is the Lord's will, and we live, then we shall do that," (James 4:16–17). In Luke 12:16–21, Jesus spoke of a rich man who built bigger and better houses and afterward spoke arrogantly about living many years to enjoy the fruits of his labor. However, God called him a fool, and that man eventually died because he failed to acknowledge, "If it is the Lord's will." Do you give thanks for your meal before you eat it? Everyone should do so, but a great many do not. In Acts 27:35, the Apostle Paul was on a ship with men who weren't Christians and he gave thanks for the meal in sight of them all, thereby teaching these men right (1 Timothy 4:4). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
Integrity is rigid adherence to a code of behavior; namely behavior of the highest level of honesty because unethical actions are never considered integrity. In the Bible, we read of the carpenters and other workers who repaired the Temple of God and that they also handled the money to purchase the supplies. The Bible makes an interesting statement about these men; that they needed no one to keep an eye on them as they handled the money because they were men of integrity (2 Kings 12:1-15; 2 Chronicles 34:8-13). We still need people who refuse to steal, cheat, defraud, or attempt any kind of shady action in order to "get over on someone." Or as many also say, "play someone." In order to be a "player," one must be unethical, shady, a liar, deceiver, and without one ounce of integrity in his mortal frame. Let us not do that! No one should be a vampire that sucks the life out of others. Make an effort to study the Bible, so that integrity can be in your life. Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
If your life is a mess, you need to get it fixed! Lives are born pure but get destroyed by living contrary to the Bible (1 John 3:2. Psalm 14:2–3). People always say, "it's my life, and I will do what I please and say what I think." Problem with this is that the thoughts of people aren't those of God and people aren't perfect (Isaiah 55:8–9. Jeremiah 10:23–24. Jer. 17:9–10). Therefore men should study the Bible and live as it teaches (James 1:19–27; Isaiah 34:16; Proverbs 3:21–26). If you aren't living right, you need to obey the word of the Lord. Quit smoking, drinking, fornicating, homosexuality, lying, stealing, gossiping, slandering, threatening, not raising your children, using profanity, not going to church, taking drugs. etc. etc. etc. The Bible brings salvation to those who obey the wonderful message of it pages (Hebrews 5:9). Your life can become better with the inner peace that Christ shares if you are willing to allow the word of the Lord to dwell in you (Colossians 3:16). If you are interested in learning more from the scriptures, contact us, and we will work with you concerning that. Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
"God bless America!" A phrase we have heard on the lips of many from state to state. However, that phrase is used loosely and thoughtlessly because the majority of people saying it have no clue what it will take for God to be willing to bless America. People seem to think that the Almighty is stupid and there just to obey our command; but it not like that at all! If people would stop dismissing the Bible and start reading and obeying it, they would realize that the Lord will not bless a mess! (James 4:1-4). Yes the Lord doesn't bless because some nation asked Him to, He blesses nations because of righteousness performed in that nation (Proverbs 14:34; Psalm 33:12; Genesis 18:22–33; Gen. 30:27; Deuteronomy 28:1–68). Here in America, we are crying out for a variety of things that are contrary to the word of God (abortion, stem cell research, gay rights, porn, civil unions, kick God out of schools and public places, etc). We are laying the super highway for full steam ahead into these things, and asking God's blessing as well. It's not gonna happen! (Malachi 2:1–3; Mal. 3:9–12). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. |