The Blessing of God
God calls His people, and especially leaders, to bless brothers and sisters in Christ, passing on the covenant blessings God has promised to His people
Numbers 6:22-27
Fighting the Good Fight for the Faith – Part 2
To fight the good fight for the faith we must confront error clearly without being quarrelsome or argumentative, but always speaking and acting in a manner that works for the restoration of those trapped in error.
2 Timothy 2:14-26
Controlled In An Age of Rage
The wise person learns to control their words and actions to promote understanding and peace rather strife and anger.
Proverbs 29:11
Watching Your Words
Words have powerful consequences for individuals and the whole community, so the wise person controls their tongue.
Proverbs 12:18
Wrath
Wrath is a disordered love that desires justice to be enacted in my time, manner, and degree rather than in God’s.
James 1:19-20
Peace For The City
Christians are called to seek shalom (peace) for their city through prayer, godly speech, working with others to promote human flourishing, and always promoting the Gospel as the only hope for true shalom.
Jeremiah 29:7
Slip of the Tongue
Relationships can be strengthened or damaged by words – which are the overflow of the heart – and repairing them requires confession and repentance in word and deed.
Proverbs 12:18
Spring Cleaning
As those who have been given new life in Christ, believers must put off their former vices so they can be like Christ.
Colossians 3:1-11
Christians Captivated By Nothing
Christians must always be on their guard against being carried away by the empty deceits offered by the world to replace Jesus as our only source of true fulfillment and joy.
Colossians 2:8
The Tongue of the Wise
The wise realize the power of the tongue, and carefully guard and use it to bring blessing rather than curse.
Proverbs 18:20-21