“But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” (Galatians 6:14, ASV) It is a repeated theme for movies and television shows where a person is in an abusive relationship. The scenario goesContinue reading “Having Been Crucified”
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Proper Boasting
“But far be it from me to glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world hath been crucified unto me, and I unto the world.” (Galatians 6:14, ASV) Years ago, I was teaching an adult Sunday school class on humility. So, I began the class by giving a briefContinue reading “Proper Boasting”
Contrasting Motives
“As many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh, they compel you to be circumcised; only that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ. For not even they who receive circumcision do themselves keep the law; but they desire to have you circumcised, that they may glory in yourContinue reading “Contrasting Motives”
Never Quit
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” (Galatians 6:9–10, ESV) One time I heard the pinging soundContinue reading “Never Quit”
God Is Not Mocked
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” (Galatians 6:7–8, ESV) A missionary from Indonesia onceContinue reading “God Is Not Mocked”
Responsibility
“For each will have to bear his own load.” (Galatians 6:5, ESV) It started early on in the history of man. You will remember that Adam and Eve partook of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, the only thing that Lord God gave them as a prohibition in the Garden of EdenContinue reading “Responsibility”
Loving Hands
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2, ESV) Not too long ago, my wife and I were taking a walk around the community. As we went, we saw the neighbor across the street trying to get a large parcel into his house. He was an elderly fellow and theContinue reading “Loving Hands”
Loving Response to the Fallen
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1, ESV) When I was in college, I drove a 1967 FJ40 Toyota Land Cruiser. It was a robust vehicle. Before I purchased it, someoneContinue reading “Loving Response to the Fallen”
Walk By the Spirit
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16, ESV) It has happened several times in my life where impulses made a complete difference in various situations. One time, my wife and I were on vacation. We normally took road trips on major highways sinceContinue reading “Walk By the Spirit”
Quench Not the Spirit
“Do not quench the Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:19, ESV) Most people have had this experience. The power goes out in a community on a dark overcast night. You cannot see your hand in front of your face. So, you scramble around looking for a flashlight. You do not have one handy, but you do haveContinue reading “Quench Not the Spirit”
Renewing the Heart 