Jesus gave personalized feedback to the seven churches mentioned in the book of Revelation. Each church had its strengths and areas where they pleased God, but they also struggled with actions that didn’t align with His will. They were a blend of both good and evil, and Jesus lovingly pointed out where they needed to change and grow.
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Taming our tongue is not easy, but it’s crucial to our walk with God. One area where the tongue often needs to be controlled is in the realm of lying. God hates lying, and many scriptures in both the Old and New Testaments address this issue. Lying can take many forms—deception, exaggeration, hypocrisy, and half-truths. …
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Deception doesn’t pays off; it is not a short cut to a destination! The roles had reversed for Jacob. The deceiver was now the recipient of his uncle’s deception. Ultimately what one has to pay for the deception is much more costly than if the person had done it right in the first place. …
God’s promises are not contingent upon manipulation or deceit. Trusting in God’s timing and process would have spared Jacob from years of strife and separation from his brother. …
How important is it to you to get your way!? And what are you willing to do to make it happen!? Rebekah teaches us a lesson about getting her way and the price she had to pay for it! …
The book of Jude has only one chapter, but it is full of insights and valuable warnings for Christians in every generation. …
