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Eph 4:30-32 (30) And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. (31) Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. (32) Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Jan 4, 2022 · Why is there so much confusion regarding the teachings of the Bible? Answer. God gave us the Bible to teach us about Him and His ways, and since God is not a God of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33), any and all confusion must come from the destructive forces of the world, the flesh, and the devil. The “world” refers to the ungodly world ...
- To Resolve Conflicts, Stop Judging others.
- To Resolve Conflicts, Submit to God’s Authoritative Word.
- Conclusion
- Application Questions
That command is easy to state, but it’s a bit more complex to understand. So we need to carefully define this sin.
James calls God’s Word “the law” to show its authoritative nature. God doesn’t give suggestions for happy living. He commands us with His sovereign authority! Specifically, James’ use of the word “neighbor” (4:12) probably shows that he has in mind the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbor as yourself. Judging your neighbor (in the sen...
What should you do if someone shares damaging or critical information about another person with you? Bill Gothard offers some helpful questions to ask. He points out that often the person with the evil report will test your spirit to detect if you’re open to hearing it. He may ask for your opinion of the person, or he may drop a negative comment ab...
Where is the line between being biblically discerning versus being overly critical?If you confront someone in sin or error and he says, “You’re being judgmental,” how would you respond?How can you know when God wants you to talk to someone about sin or error, or when you should wait and pray?How can someone who is overly critical battle this sin? What steps would help?Oct 17, 2019 · This is true with worry, lust, anger, etc. Just because I feel worried, it does not mean that I should worry. Just because I feel lustful, it does not mean I should be lustful. It is not our feelings that guide us into truth but the Holy Scriptures. This is where the Bible helps us understand that the peace of God can rule our hearts.
Apr 30, 2019 · Job is righteous, more righteous than anyone, or even more precisely “blameless.”. According to conventional Biblical wisdom, God will reward a person like Job with prosperity and safety. All this is a given. And the very premise of the text is that this blameless figure becomes the victim of terrible tragedy, on purpose.
Mar 27, 2019 · Hosea 6:6 answers this for us: “For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.”. He wants us to know him, and desire him. This is for our good and for our joy, because as new creations our core desires mirror his. Christ alone is what will fulfill us.
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Feb 2, 2014 · This refers to the Jewish religious leaders, whom John also identifies as the Pharisees and chief priests, who were Sadducees (7:32). These groups were often rivals, but they viewed Jesus as a common enemy. So they joined together to try to seize Him (7:30, 44, 45). But they knew that many in the crowd liked Jesus.
