Tag Archives: deception

Controlling Sins; September 21, 2019

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. Psalm 119 bears a lot in common with the book of Proverbs, because it has a lot of pithy one-liners, and this is certainly one … Continue reading →

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Sexual Immorality; May 28, 2019

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but God, who gives you his Holy Spirit. I don’t see how … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; February 17, 2019

Posted on February 21, 2019 by jgarrott

John 10:27 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” I like the way the Japanese expresses this verse. “My sheep distinguish my voice.” I’m preaching this morning on discernment, so this is very relevant. … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Gifts; September 30, 2018

Posted on October 1, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. This is one instance where I feel the Japanese really loses the flavor of what Paul said. In Japanese it says, “I want you … Continue reading →

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Honesty; May 23, 2018

Posted on May 24, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 22:18 But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me?” These passages were chosen on the basis of God giving or providing things, but here Jesus gives a very astute, politically incorrect … Continue reading →

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Honesty; December 27, 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Luke 2:34-35 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts … Continue reading →

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September 13, 2014

Posted on September 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 23:24 “You blind guides! You strain out a gnat but swallow a camel.” Jesus was certainly a master of descriptive language! This particular remark is so striking that it is quoted widely, but there is real question whether those … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2014

Posted on June 17, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. This is a well-known verse, but I don’t recall noticing before that the Japanese says “straight” where the English says … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2012

Posted on November 28, 2012 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:9 The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. I really like the way the Japanese translates this verse: “The walk of a person who walks completely straight is safe, but … Continue reading →

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August 24, 2011

Posted on August 25, 2011 by jgarrott

Acts 4:19-20 But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey you rather than God. For we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” This was the perfect response … Continue reading →

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