Do you have a heart condition? Many times
those with physical heart conditions don't recognize or choose to ignore
their symptoms thinking that it is "nothing". Those with a spiritual
heart condition do the same thing. However, those around them are very
well aware of their spiritual condition. Complaining, griping,
murmuring, gossip (talebearing), angry words, even "holier than thou"
attitudes are all signs of a critical spirit... a serious heart
condition.
Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of
his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the
evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the
abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Showing posts with label backslidding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label backslidding. Show all posts
Monday, June 25, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
The Wrong Questions
Ecclesiastes 7:10: Say not thou, What is the
cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not
enquire wisely concerning this.
"We never did it that way before." "Why do we need to change?" These two statements are warning sings that trouble is brewing in a church. They are the baby steps to discontentment. They are precursors to division. Beware of using these phrases, you may be indicating a heart problem that is in the development stage.
"We never did it that way before." "Why do we need to change?" These two statements are warning sings that trouble is brewing in a church. They are the baby steps to discontentment. They are precursors to division. Beware of using these phrases, you may be indicating a heart problem that is in the development stage.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Backslidding Heifer
Yesterday, Dan spoke in Jr. Church to the kids
about the "backsliding heifer". As I listened, I was reminded that we
don't have to go "all the way back" to the sin(s) we were saved out of
in order to be in a backslid condition.
"Backsliding" is simply the cessation of going/moving forward. Anytime we think "we have arrived" -- we are backsliding. We can never "stop" in our Christian walk; it's a continuous journey forward to be conformed to His image.
Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Jeremiah 2:19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
Jeremiah 3:11 And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.
"Backsliding" is simply the cessation of going/moving forward. Anytime we think "we have arrived" -- we are backsliding. We can never "stop" in our Christian walk; it's a continuous journey forward to be conformed to His image.
Proverbs 14:14 The backslider in heart shall be filled with his own ways: and a good man shall be satisfied from himself.
Jeremiah 2:19 Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the LORD thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
Jeremiah 3:11 And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.
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