THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE

THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE

Matthew 15:11  “Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man; but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” One of the biggest struggles in the Christian Faith is the struggle to keep our mouths shut. One of the biggest areas of stumbling is through the...
THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE

PURSUE UNDERSTANDING

Matthew 15:10  “When He had called the multitude to Himself, He said to them, ‘Hear and understand:’ ” The crowds were prone to listen but not understand. Religious people are quick to hear the words spoken, but not chew those words into understanding. The...
THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE

WHAT REALLY COUNTS

Matthew 15:8  “These people draw near to Me with their mouth, And honor Me with their lips, But their heart is far from Me.” God is not interested in our many activities and extended hours of prayers. God has only one interest, and that is to have the sole...
THE BIGGEST STRUGGLE

COMPULSORY DUTY

Matthew 15:5  “But you say, ‘Whoever says to his father or mother, “Whatever profit you might have received from me is a gift to God’ ”…Thus you have made the commandment of God of no effect by your tradition.” I am called to honor my father and my mother, and to...
Looking At The Mind

Looking At The Mind

1. Nurture your mind. As we develop our spirits & press in to grow in sanctification, don’t forget your mind. The mind houses & expresses the will. Through the mind, the great treasures of God stored in our spirits can be scattered abroad to our needy world....