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Tag Archives: temptation
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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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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Christian Living; January 31, 2023
2 Corinthians 7:1 Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God. This isn’t a condemnation, but rather a strong encouragement. At the same … Continue reading
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Tagged being witnesses, children of God, click bait, holiness, lifestyle, purity, resisting the devil, sin, submitting to god, temptation
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The Sabbath; November 2, 2022
Isaiah 58:13-14 “If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the Lord’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by … Continue reading
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Tagged Biblical principles, blind spots, choices, distractions, ignoring God, integrity, joy, labor, pleasure, Sabbath, self-control, spiritual health, temptation
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Singing; September 17, 2022
Psalm 104:33-34 I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live. May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord. The thoughts expressed here … Continue reading
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Tagged church music, depression, John Calvin, lyrics, meditation, music, praising God, singing, songs of the Kingdom, temptation, thanking God, thinking, worship
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David’s Heart; September 7, 2022
Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This Psalm’s attribution is very simply, “A prayer of David,” with no special circumstances … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, depending on God, discipleship, distractions, focus, King David, sin, temptation
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Purification from Sin; July 10, 2022
1 John 3:3 Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. This is an important verse, particularly in light of the section that follows. That following section has traditionally been badly misinterpreted, both into … Continue reading
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Tagged holiness, hope, purity, repentance, resisting sin, sin, sinless perfection, temptation
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God’s Grace; June 29, 2022
Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, holiness, licentiousness, purity, resisting the devil, salvation, sin, temptation
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Depending on God; March 5, 2022
Job 6:13 “Do I have any power to help myself, now that success has been driven from me? Sometimes the kindest thing God can do for us is help us understand how utterly helpless we are without Him. Job’s redeeming … Continue reading
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