Do not judge lest you be judged. (Matthew 7:1) Unrighteous and unmerciful judgment is forbidden first of all because it manifests a wrong view of God. With the phrase lest you be judged, Jesus reminds the scribes and Pharisees that they are not the final court. To judge another person’s motives or to curse to condemnation… Continue reading Judge Not, That You Be Not Judged
Category: Inspirational
You Never Run Alone
In the 1992 Barcelona Olympics there was a British athlete, a runner, sprinter named Derek Hammond who was potential favorite in the 400 meter race. And he got off to a very good start and midway through the race, he ruptured his hamstring, fell to the ground. Every Olympic dream crushed knowing he didn’t have… Continue reading You Never Run Alone
Do not be Overcome by Evil, But Overcome Evil with Good
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you…
When Do You Do When You’re in Great Suffering?
In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ… Continue reading When Do You Do When You’re in Great Suffering?
Wake Up and Pray!
Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down, and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not… Continue reading Wake Up and Pray!
Prayer in Times of Disappointment
Our Father, we speak of Your holiness and divine presence. Hallelujah! You are worthy of all the praises we have to offer. No one can compare to Your greatness. God, may You pour down Your blessings on Your people. We need Your strength when we are weak and weary. By the power of Your name,… Continue reading Prayer in Times of Disappointment
I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 Have you ever asked yourself what on Earth you are here for? Sometimes life is really confusing. Sometimes you will feel you don’t know where you are and where you’re going. There are… Continue reading I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life
The joy of the Lord is our strength
The same God that saved Noah from the flood, brought the Israelites through the desert, shut the mouths of the lion for Daniel, spared Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace, is the same God Who will bring you out of the ordeal you are currently going through. Now, I am not going to… Continue reading The joy of the Lord is our strength
Jesus is all I need
In the midst of a tender moment,While I seek having You ever more,I seize and respond to Your calling,Your waves billow onto my shore. I drift in Your water, it soothes me,I proclaim it is all that I need,I bask in the wondrous breaking,Of Your healing and tender springs. The water is ever rising,But I… Continue reading Jesus is all I need