Posts with the tag “honor”

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:27-28 When we think of adultery, most of us picture an obvious and dramatic act. Something physical. A secret affair. A betrayal played out behind someone’s back. But Jesus doesn’t start with th...  Read More

“Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:19 According to Jesus, the way we treat God’s Word matters not just now, but forever. He tells us plainly that one day, God will evaluate our lives based ...  Read More

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God” - 1 Corinthians 6:19 If you have a physical body, then God has something to tell you. Scripture says your body is not just a shell or a vehicle to get through life. It’s a temple. That might be something you’ve heard before, but have you ever stopped to think about what that really means? In Exodus 2...  Read More

"Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." – Proverbs 31:28 We’ve all been there, right? That moment of panic when you realize you forgot a special day. The desperate scramble to make up for it. The grand gestures and over-the-top plans just to cover up the fact that you completely missed it. And the punchline of that story? All that effort for the most extr...  Read More

"She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away." – Proverbs 31:14 Have you ever stopped to appreciate the relentless effort that goes into providing for others? Proverbs 31 paints a vivid picture of a woman who works tirelessly to meet the needs of her family and even those beyond her home. In verse 14, we read, “She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from far away.” B...  Read More

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” - Hebrews 10:24-25   In evaluating our faith and spiritual vitality, it’s crucial to reflect on what it means to be truly alive in Christ. Just as a living organism is marked by growth and c...  Read More

"Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong." - Ecclesiastes 5:1   In our journey of faith, it's crucial to approach worship with intentionality and preparation. Solomon, in his wisdom, recognized the importance of guarding our steps when we enter the house of God. He observed how people, both ...  Read More