Monthly Archives: August 2017
THE LIVING GOD -AUTHORITY
Is #authority acknowledged in today’s society? For all those living in #North Korea, there is no doubt that they tremble in fear of their dictator’s #power over their existence! I have observed that many U.S. citizens have rebelled against anyone in a place of authority whether it is a parent, teacher, church, police, or our president. I can tell you after WWll there was respect for life and order and orders. Today I hear people yelling and claimoring look at me-me-me to tell the world what I want or deserve all the while never listening or obeying orders. Every man does what is right in his own eyes and does not want anyone telling him “no”. Lawyers have become their scapegoats by finding a loophole in our laws which will allow the law breakers to continue their injustice on society. Does mankind need authority? I say, “Yes, we all need to stop, look, and listen to the Divine – Ultimate – Omnipotent Authority” Mark 4:24 “Jesus said to them, ‘Take care what you listen to..” Col.2:8-10 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men after the principles of the world, and not after Christ, for in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily, and YOU ARE COMPLETE IN HIM, WHO IS THE HEAD OF ALL RULE, AUTHORITY, AND POWER.” Matt.7:29 “JESUS TAUGHT THEM AS ONE HAVING AUTHORITY”
Honorable Nature
19800611 ROR - As Encouragement To Ethics - Tactical Considerations - Of An Honorable Nature - Rev. Tommy Jones
What is an #honorable or #honest life? Listen to the three examples Brother Tommy gives about #fiscal responsibility, #immigration, and #economics. How does dishonesty start? What does the Bible say about honesty? How does an honorable life go beyond the honest life? What does the Bible say about slander, deceit, and even not speaking when we should? So, we can disobey God whether we are speaking or not. How can we lead a life of integrity? Why is it so important to practice at home as well as at work? The last half of this message must have been written by his wife, my mother, Barbara. It is about teaching all of this to your children.
Next week we will start to look at what the Bible says about tangible ethics of a personal nature.
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Baptism Service
THE LIVING GOD – KNOWS
Do you need #help? Where do you turn for #direction? – #Siri? #Alexa? When someone wants to know ‘how to’ achieve a #goal today, I have observed everyone clicking onto the internet for the #knowledge needed to complete the task at hand. Computers have made information and resources readily available at our fingertips. With this empowerment of knowledge are we better or bitter? I see our world raging with entitlement from self superiority! “No one tells me what to do or how to do it” is coming through loud and clear in my ear from a society rebelling against the all knowing God’s directions. If you want to be a know it all then go to the One Who Knows It All. “Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogance come out of your mouth: for the LORD IS A GOD OF KNOWLEDGE, and BY HIM ACTIONS ARE WEIGHED.” 1Sam2:3 If a computer can tract your actions, how about GOD’S surveillance? “GOD KNOWS THE SECRETS OF THE HEART”Ps.44:21 “THE LORD KNOWS THE DAYS OF THE UPRIGHT” Ps.37:18 As a child about eight years in age, I thought my father knew everything. So after he answered a question which stumped me, I was feeling my oats and said, “I guess when I graduate from college you will still be smarter than me.” He didn’t correct my grammar from me to I, but just gave me a big smile! I wonder if our heavenly Father just smiles at us when we think we can surpass His Knowledge? My prayer is that I will listen and follow God’s instruction through His Word for Jesus said, “MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE, and I KNOW THEM, AND THEY FOLLOW ME.” John 10:27