Impatient drivers are everywhere. These people cannot wait for one second before blowing their horns, cursing at other drivers and at times doing crazy stuff like passing a slower car on the right side of the road or speeding though red lights. Aggressive actions have lead to fights, shootings and even following another driver in order to confront them. This nonsense must stop.
The word of God teaches that patience is a virtue, but many never aspire to be virtuous (Hebrews 6:12; James 5:10; Romans 5:3-4, 15:4; 1 Timothy 6:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:14). People need to learn that things don’t revolve around them. Not everyone is going to be able to move at the same pace, and if one person’s pace is slower than another, why not try to find out why such is the case, rather then acting aggressive? Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. Imagine the thought that three teenage boys killed a man last week as he walked his dog. Yet, it is true. What about the Bible command, “Thou shalt not commit murder?” (Romans 14:9). What about the Bible command, “Thou shalt not steal?” (Ephesians 4:28). What about the Bible command, “Do to others as one wishes to have done to oneself?” (Luke 6:31). What about the Bible instruction, “Train a child to grow up into the ways of the Lord?” (Proverbs 22:6; Eph. 6:1-4).
I’m not sure why these young men didn’t obey those divine commands, but if they had done so, the man they killed would be still alive, and we wouldn’t be having this conversation. I’m afraid it is too late for many teenagers—they have become hardened by sin and the lack of Bible teaching. I encourage all parents to live by and teach the principles of the scriptures to your young children that way they can walk in the Lord’s favor in youth (Ecclesiastes 12:1). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. Recently I was sitting close to a fireplace, and I had to get up and move to another side of the room. The reason being, the heat from that flame was scorching me! It didn’t feel good after it got hot on my skin, but the good time was, I had the power to move away and be in a more comfortable space.
Then I got to thinking about those who will go to hell after this life is over. The word of God teaches that Hell is no picnic—it is a very terrible place which will last forever with fire and brimstone (Mark 9:43-48; Revelations 14:9-11). Now if man cannot stand this fire that we have on earth; how can he stand the fires of Hell? (Luke 16:23-25). Answer is, he cannot, that is why the Bible teaches that Hell is a place of crying and pain (Matthew 13:49-50). In this life one can turn away from hot things like water, food, fire etc, one can get away and be comfortable. I remember a guy jumping out of a window to escape a house fire and afterward telling everyone how intense the heat was inside the house. But in Hell, one will not be able to escape and go somewhere that is comfortable—in Hell one will be in torment forever (Luke 16:26; Matt. 25:46; Revelation 20:10-15; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. Everyone in a hurry these days, taking care of personal business with no concern for serving God. Sundays for most people is a personal day to relax and enjoy themselves. Pretty typical isn’t it? Enjoy themselves with the life God grants, living on the green earth, ignoring every command He has authorized. One day, everything we see and know, will end. Man will then be forced by the reality of the moment, to acknowledge God. However, it will be too late. Only while we live now do we have the chance to prepare ourselves for eternity.
After death, all attempts are off, and man will answer for his works. But salvation can be found though the word of the Lord. The only question is, will man accept that word? The Bible is the word of Almighty God—the ultimate book. Open it today and read. If you need help feel free to contact us. Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. |