Stumblingblocks 1 Cor.10:12 Stumblingblocks will cause you to fall. Falls account for 15% of all occupational fatalities, second only to vehicle accidents. Tripping hazards (Stumblingblocks) cause many injuries and deaths. Spiritual Stumblingblocks have the same effect on Christians. Identifying and avoiding them should be a part of your daily...
The Law of God Rom. 7:25 In this passage Paul speaks of the Law of God, and how he serves it with his mind. We previously looked at the law of sin, and explored how you are born into it, harm comes from it and it wars against you. When...
The Law of Sin Rom.7:23-25 Paul is speaking of a law that brings him into captivity, this law works through his members (flesh). This is the Law of Sin. In the previous verses he explains that he can’t do the things he would and does do the things he...
Give Attendance To 1 Tim.4:13 Paul tells Timothy to “give attendance to” three things. When you give attendance to something it means that careful application of mind, regard, or attention is required. Have you ever entered a contest where you must “be present to win”? Your attendance is required,...
How to be Filled with The Spirit Eph.5:18 Being filled with the Spirit is something I have seen more than I have experienced. I can clearly see the hand of God in the ministry and in the lives of others. I struggle to actually live that Spirit filled life, not...
The Work of the Holy Spirit The work of the Holy Spirit is so vital to our Christianity, yet we often go through our day without even a notice of his presence. In this lesson, we will touch on just a few of the things that He does. He Reproves...
Conscience Acts 23:1 What is a conscience? It is that internal voice which instantly (without giving any reasons) approves or condemns our own actions and affections, before, during, and after the action. No doctor can find your conscience, but everyone has one. [1 Cor.4:2] It is not the voice of...
Reproofs of Instruction Prov.6:23 The reproofs of instruction are the way of life. As much as you would like to never be reproved, or called out for your error, it is a part of life. So, what should be our reaction to reproof? The Bible has many things to...
Prudent in matters 1 Sam.16:18 Being prudent is simply thinking before you do. Wise forethought in determining any line of conduct is a definition you will find in the dictionary. Let’s look at the Bible and see what it says about it. [Prov.18:15] A prudent man gets knowledge...
A Dozen Good Habits Good habits are necessary. These twelve rules for a way of life were written long ago in a family Bible, and are still useful in this present world. These dozen habits will bless you and please God. Begin each day with prayer [Ps.5:3] Start...
