Tag Archives: lazy

IS WEALTH IMMORAL?

Not in itself Wealth can be the source of great blessing when used properly. But money is indeed the world’s preeminent symbol of success and, as such, a constant threat to the soul’s primary loyalty. As evidence of this, we no longer question these “givens” about modern life.

Continue reading IS WEALTH IMMORAL?

COPYCAT’S AREN’T US

ROMANS 12:2 – Don’t copy the behavior and customs or this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.

Dead sacrifices. That’s what God wanted the Jews to give him during the era of the old covenant. These were animals slaughter as substitutes for worshippers who deserved the death penalty for their sins.

Continue reading COPYCAT’S AREN’T US

DEFINITION OF THE DAY “SLOTHFUL”

      1835-24-Bible-verses-to-deal-a-blow-against-lazinessSLOTHFUL-Loose, undisciplined, Hebrew term can refer to a bow not strung or equipped with an arrow for action (Ps 78:57; Hos 7:16). A similar or related Hebrew root describes a loose tongue or mind as deceitful (Job 13:7; 27:4; Pss 32:2; 52:4; Mic 6:12). The slothful person cannot lead but becomes subjected to another’s rule (Prov 12:24; 10:4; 19:15). God’s work must not be done in such a spirit (Jer 48:10). A second Hebrew term refers to that which is difficult, heavy, or hindered and indicates foolish laziness or       Continue reading DEFINITION OF THE DAY “SLOTHFUL”

SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (ROMANS 12:6-13)

 

bible_0_0

6. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given t us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

7. Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

8. Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.  Continue reading SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY (ROMANS 12:6-13)