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Tag Archives: sin
The Power of the Word; May 11, 2023
Psalm 119:133 Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me. When we fail to recognize sin for what it is, it can get its roots into us to the point that we are controlled by … Continue reading
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Tagged besetting sin, cleansing, control, forgiveness, living out the Word, repentance, sin, the Bible, the Word of God, truth
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Repentance; April 27, 2023
Psalm 78:38-39 Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath. He remembered that they were but flesh, a passing breeze … Continue reading
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Tagged creation, discipline, faith, God's grace, God's mercy, God's patience, perfection, repentance, salvation, sin, spiritual growth, the Creator
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Authority; April 6, 2023
John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” I feel sorry for Pilate. … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, authority, Easter, free will, influence, Pilate, politicians, power, responsibility, sin, sins of commission, sins of omission
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Depending on God; March 26, 2023
Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. This Psalm is interesting in … Continue reading
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Tagged human weakness, humility, repentance, sin, spiritual growth
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Discouragement; March 19, 2023
Psalms 11:3 “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do ?” I noticed a very important detail as I was reading this just now, and that is that is that this is the end of a quote … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, depression, discouragement, divine accidents, evil, expectations, God's plans, negativity, optimism, perversion, revival, sin
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Self-examination; March 15, 2023
Psalms 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I have long liked the way the NIV and some other English translations render the first part of this verse, … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, being quiet, fearing God, honesty before God, loneliness, resisting the devil, self-deception, sin, the Holy Spirit, weakness
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Stubborn Faith; March 14, 2023
Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. There are different kinds of faith, or at least different manifestations of faith. Job’s faith was a grit-your-teeth-and-dig-in-your-heels kind … Continue reading
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Tagged faithfulness, innocence, Job, joy, optimism, peace, sin, stubborn faith, suffering, troubles
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Following God; March 11, 2023
2 Kings 17:15 They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. I was struck by this wording in the NIV, and when I read the Japanese it was essentially identical. We often say things like, “You are what you eat,” … Continue reading
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Tagged following God, God's guidance, ignoring God, pleasing God, sin, temptation, trusting God
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Confession of sins; February 21, 2023
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. This is another of the Scriptures I heard repeatedly when … Continue reading
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Tagged Asbury, cleansing, confession, forgiveness, healing, honesty, prayer, revival, righteousness, sin, the Holy Spirit
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Thinking; February 9, 2023
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. The whole letter to the Philippians is so loving, joyful, … Continue reading
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Tagged being proactive, click bait, filters, habits, negativity, news, positivity, sin, temptation, the Holy Spirit, thoughts
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