Tag Archives: selfishness

Motives; January 13, 2018

Posted on January 16, 2018 by jgarrott

Ecclesiastes 2:18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. Solomon’s motives really stank! He was so self-centered and selfish that the idea of … Continue reading →

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True Worship; November 20, 2017

Posted on November 22, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 111:1 Praise the Lord. I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. And here we have a replay of yesterday’s message! In fact, where the NIV says “extol,” … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2017

Posted on January 11, 2017 by jgarrott

Phil 4:4, 13 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! I can do everything through him who gives me strength. This whole passage is dearly loved by many, and for good reason. The only problem is, … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2016

Posted on May 4, 2016 by jgarrott

Job 21:14-15 “Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways. Who is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we gain by praying to him?’” This is a remarkably accurate … Continue reading →

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February 13, 2016

Posted on February 13, 2016 by jgarrott

Romans 8:5-6 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind of … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2015

Posted on March 13, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:14-16 As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: … Continue reading →

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October 15, 2014

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 14:19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Once again we are reminded that whereas Christ died for each individual, He didn’t do so for us to be self-centered and … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2014

Posted on July 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 58:8 Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. This chapter is a perfect … Continue reading →

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February 12, 2014

Posted on February 16, 2014 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Here is yet another Scripture that is all too often “honored in the breach,” so to speak. The Japanese has “self-centered” … Continue reading →

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October 16, 2012

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 37:3-4 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. There is so much thoughtful, meaningful content in … Continue reading →

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