What the Bible says about flattery

“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:” 1 Thessalonians 2:5 Flattery is defined as “excessive and insincere praise, given espescially to further one’s own interests.” It is also to “butter someone up” in order to get something that you want. Paul didn’tContinue reading “What the Bible says about flattery”

Consolation in Christ

Good morning and welcome in today. Today we’re going to take a look at a passage of scripture from Philippians 2:1-3 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having theContinue reading “Consolation in Christ”

Children obey parents

Good morning and welcome in today. Today we’re going to take a look at some scripture from the book of Colossians. Colossians 3:20 – Children, obey [your] parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. A child is someone who is not an adult. A child has not reached the age of maturity.Continue reading “Children obey parents”

Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak

James 1:19 “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” Do you know someone who just speaks their mind when they probably should be quiet? Maybe someone wants to pretend that they are smart, so when they are asked about something, they answer the first thingContinue reading “Swift to Hear, Slow to Speak”

Jesus is the Propitiation for Our Sin

When a defendant in a courtroom is on trial, they have a lawyer to speak for them on their behalf. The lawyer is the one who appeals to the judge and asks for mercy for their client.  In baseball, under an important situation with the winning run on base, a player might be pinch hitContinue reading “Jesus is the Propitiation for Our Sin”