At least 5 times it is written in Scriptures “right in his own eyes.” (Deuteronomy 12:8, Judges 17:6, Judges 21:25, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 21:2). At least 24 times it is written in Scriptures “right in the eyes of the Lord.” (Deuteronomy 12:25-28, 2 Chronicles 25:2, etc.). Two different attitudes: I will do things my way in everything. My way…
Brothers do not be children in your understanding; rather, in malice be children, but in understanding be men. (1 Corinthians 14:20, EMTV). Understanding. The Greek word φρήν phren means the diaphragm area of the body referring to not only the anatomy but the source of feeling, emotions, etc. By extension it means thinking, understanding, mind, etc.…
What is the Christian’s method of success? Being in the Scriptures. The promise to Joshua was not just to him; we can also apply it to us. “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according…
A1 Scripture B1 Colossians 3:18-4:1, NMB B2 Colossians 3:18-4:1, NLT A2 Outline—God’s rules for dealing with those who are close to us B1 Wives C1 Submit C2 To own husbands B2 Husbands C1 Love your wives C2 Do not be bitter with them B3 Children C1 Obey your parents C2 In all things B4…
Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. Colossians 3:21, EMTV Here are 32 ways to make your child(ren) angry. 1 Setting unrealistic goals. Demanding too much from them as in expecting a 5-year-old to read at the 12th grade level or to have all “A’s” in school. 2 Abuse them in…
B1 Wives, subject yourselves to your own husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. (Colossians 3:18, EMTV) B2 A controversial subject B3 Submit (Colossians 3:18) C1 Not as a slave with no rights. C2 But a yielding to the higher authority. C3 Someone must have the last word. C4 The word means “under another”.…
People have the tendency to want revenge. They may seek revenge by physical, emotional, verbal, or financial means. They may use sarcasm or shade the truth by emphasizing those details they want to prove their point. There is, however, a downside to it. There article shows the downside of shaming customers who give a…
There is much to say about families in Scripture. There are rules, examples, and blessings (and promised difficulties) listed. Here are a very few plus a link to 8 Habits of the Happiest Families. Teach the Scriptures: Teach them to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are away,…
All of us sometimes play the hypocrite. We criticize someone when we ourselves are doing the same, or we allow for ourselves something that we would not allow for others. In this article, “Catholics shouldn’t sue one another: Cardinal Burke comments on Fr. Rosica’s lawsuit against blogger, a certain priest, Father Thomas Rosica, has threatened…
Some tips on finding a wife (husband) The easiest marriage life is when people are friends with much in common. The more in common the easier it is. Looks have little value because you must live with this person. The most beautiful person in existence may have a roadkill personality. Marrying such a person…