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Mar 23, 2021 · Focus on Him. Find time each day for quiet reflection, Bible study, prayer, and meditation on the God of truth, the God of peace, the God of hope, the God of comfort, and the God of heaven. Find ways of engaging the culture on this basis. Look for those who are confused, chaotic, hurting, facing despair, mourning loss.
Aug 13, 2021 · First, many verses define hate by showing how it is different from the character of God. By juxtaposing hate with love and goodness, one understands what hate is by realizing what it is not. “Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses” (Proverbs 10:12). “A soft answer turns away wrath but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs ...
May 19, 2021 · For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saint (1 Corinthians 14:33). Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world (1 John 4:1). Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like ...
Aug 29, 2018 · Our Common Struggles: Affliction, Confusion, Persecution. August 29, 2018. by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 4:8–9. In yesterday's post, we were introduced to four common struggles all servants of God deal with. Really, they're consequences. In 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 we read them: afflicted, perplexed, persecuted, struck down.
Sep 20, 2018 · That we find many examples of the disciples’ being confused (for instance, Mark 6:45–52) or not believing Jesus lends credibility to the Gospels as historical records. Today’s passage tells us about an occasion on which the disciples found themselves confused by one of Jesus’ statements.
Jun 11, 1992 · The Bible says that God hates some people. Romans 9:13 says that God hated Esau before Esau was even born, because Esau had inherited Adam's hatred of God, and God was not pleased (in His mysterious decision) to elect Esau to salvation. Psalm 5:5 says, "The arrogant cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all who do wrong."
Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say, “Do you really love life?Do you want to be happy?Then stop saying cruel thingsand quit telling lies. Give up your evil waysand do right,as you find and followthe road to peace. The Lord watches ...
