Tag Archives: standards

Perspective; October 16, 2025

Posted on October 17, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 6:10 … sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything. The seeming contradictions of God’s economy are extreme. When we apply this world’s standards to ourselves and to each other, we come up with … Continue reading →

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Church Discipline; October 15, 2025

Posted on October 16, 2025 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 2:8 I urge you, therefore, to reaffirm your love for him. Church discipline was difficult in the 1st century, and it’s difficult today. We aren’t to overlook major sins by any means, but if there is repentance, such … Continue reading →

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Judging; March 2, 2025

Posted on March 3, 2025 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 11:32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. Judging and being judged is a touchy subject! Jesus’ words on the … Continue reading →

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God’s Standards; February 4, 2025

Posted on February 5, 2025 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:27-28 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” This whole section is discarded by … Continue reading →

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Qualification for Ministry; January 28, 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Titus 1:7-9 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy; January 16, 2025

Posted on January 17, 2025 by jgarrott

Romans 2:19-21 If you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those who are in the dark, an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of little children, because you have in the law the embodiment … Continue reading →

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Standards; November 29, 2024

Posted on November 30, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 16:15 He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others, but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight.” This issue comes up again and again in the Bible. Human … Continue reading →

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Status; November 14, 2024

Posted on November 15, 2024 by jgarrott

Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel’s prophecies, and particularly those that involve timespan, have garnered great interest and led many … Continue reading →

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Standards; May 25, 2024

Posted on May 26, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. This is a restating of Romans 12:2, specifically aimed at someone who was already committed to serving God. “Do … Continue reading →

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Perfection; May 10, 2023

Posted on May 11, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:96 To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Perfection is an interesting thing. On the one hand we find it exquisite, but then it can become boring. Likewise, different people can have completely different … Continue reading →

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