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obedience

  1. Christsfreeservant

    They Refused to Listen

    Proverbs 1 (Select verses) 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. 10 My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. 15 my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, 16 for their feet run to evil...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Whoever Gets Sense Loves His Own Soul

    Proverbs 19 (select verses) “Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.” V. 8 ESV If we are people of good sense, we are people who exercise good judgment and wisdom and discernment. We do not live by (we’re not ruled by) our emotions. That...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    Making the Gospel Message Clear 1

    Colossians 4:2-4 ESV “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    Not my Will, but Yours

    Luke 22:39-46 ESV And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone's throw, and knelt down and prayed...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Wisdom is Justified

    Luke 7:24-27 ESV “When John's messengers had gone, Jesus began to speak to the crowds concerning John: ‘What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? What then did you go out to see? A man dressed in soft clothing? Behold, those who are dressed in splendid clothing...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    I Cling to His Testimonies

    Psalms 119:25-32 ESV “My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away for sorrow...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    You Who are Spiritual

    Galatians 6:1 ESV “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” An Exhortation Brothers and sisters in Christ, fellow Christians, those of you who have died with Christ...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    I Have Been Crucified with Christ

    The book of Galatians was a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Galatia. It is largely a letter correcting wrong interpretations of the truths of the gospel of our salvation, primarily in relation to the Judaizers who were trying to convince the Gentile Christians that they had...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit

    Luke 12:8-10 ESV “And I tell you, everyone who acknowledges me before men, the Son of Man also will acknowledge before the angels of God, but the one who denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God. And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Divine Appointments

    I am reading today in the book of Acts, chapter eight. Philip was the second man named in the list of the seven deacons (Acts 6:5), and he is also called Philip the Evangelist (Acts 21:8). And beginning with verse 26 we learn this about him: But an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying...
  11. Mercy Shown

    Salvation and Obedience: Can you have one without the other?

    Is obedience to God tied to salvation? In 1 Peter 1 I read, Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Godly or Worldly Sorrow?

    Psalms 119:25-32 ESV “My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away for sorrow...
  13. Christsfreeservant

    Blending Truth and Lies

    I read a lengthy meme on social media yesterday that describes the false message of the gospel which is widely being spread throughout the church here in America. Now, it has an element of truth to it, for deception often blends truth and lies together in order to deceive people. So it isn’t all...
  14. Christsfreeservant

    Wives Submitting to Husbands

    Video Talk 1 Peter 3:1-6 ESV Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and...
  15. Christsfreeservant

    Be Gracious to Me

    Video Talk Psalms 119:129-136 ESV Your testimonies are wonderful; therefore my soul keeps them. 130 The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple. 131 I open my mouth and pant, because I long for your commandments. 132 Turn to me and be gracious to...
  16. Christsfreeservant

    As Obedient Followers of Christ

    1 Peter 1:13-19 ESV “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you...
  17. Chaleb

    Being Reconciled : #2

    - Before Paul was born again, he said that he had been "" blameless in the law."" He had kept it, and later found that Christianity is not based on that,..... and discovered that in his inner man there is a tremendous conflict that occurs if he tried to strive to be holy in his flesh, (self...
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  18. Christsfreeservant

    Love for God is Obedience

    Psalms 103:17-19 ESV “But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments. The Lord has established his throne in the heavens...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    When They Heard This

    Many signs and wonders were regularly being done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women. The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean...
  20. Christsfreeservant

    I Turn My Feet to Your Testimonies

    Psalms 119:57-60 ESV “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments.” If...
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