Hope for Righteousness

But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope.  Galatians 5:5  NIV   The woman got married to a Christian man.  Her experience with the church had not been that positive.  There were too many shady characters pushing others to be like them.  It did not sit well with... Continue Reading →

Weak is Strong

That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.  2nd Corinthians 12:10  NIV   Whitewater guide trainees lined up on the banks of a river to meet their instructors.  These were all experienced oarsmen.  One of the... Continue Reading →

Strong Or Weak

We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.  Romans 15:1  NIV As usual, our human outlook is subject to our weaknesses.  What should be and what we settle for are switched around.  We think strength is something we can possess.  Meanwhile in the biblical terms... Continue Reading →

In Accordance With Faith

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.  Romans 12:3  NIV Contrary to the logic of society today Paul teaches humility. ... Continue Reading →

Rejoice In Our Suffering

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;  Romans 5:3  NIV Modern man tries to talk himself up.  We boast.  We revel in our own praise.  But we do not like to admit our weaknesses.  We hate to suffer.  If only we could see that those... Continue Reading →

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