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Think About It
Although we as Christians have our “citizenship in heaven” (Philippians 3:20-21), we still reside on earth. Christians have to live in the world in a way that both honors God and thankfully embraces what is good, as we understand life here especially in light of the Cross of Christ (Philippians 3:10). Isolation from the world, or sinful accommodation with the world, is not the answer. Philippians 4:8-9 helps provide appropriate balance. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever…
Grace Motivates
“Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift” (2 Corinthians 9:15). Earlier in 2 Corinthians, Paul had used the expression “thanks be to God” in connection with the victory God gives (2:14) and the care we ought to have for each other (8:16-17). In 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, Paul is writing to encourage these brethren to renew their zeal and to fulfill their promise to come to the aid of those in need in Jerusalem (cf. 8:1-7; 9:11-14;…
What shall I do with Jesus?
Jesus stood before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. The ruler asked a question that all need to be concerned with answering, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” (Matthew 27:22) Pilate wanted to please the people and this he did by releasing to them one prisoner at that time each year. He hoped they would select Jesus, but to his surprise, they didn’t- they chose instead to release the murderer, Barabbas. Pilate’s question, however, is one…
Learn to Discern
Think of discernment as a much-to-be desired treasure (Proverbs 2:3-5). It is was Solomon asked for (1 Kings 3:9-11), and it is what Paul prayed that the church of Philippi display even more (Philippians 1:9-11). The writer of Hebrews spoke of his readers need for greater discernment (Hebrews 5:11-14). Do we see the great need to treasure and pray for discernment? Discernment has to do with the ability to judge, examine and evaluate in a God pleasing way. It is…