Proverbs 20:1 (KJV)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
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Quit Drinking And Be Sober Minded
I pray that everyone in the faith that has a drinking problem will eventually come to their senses and give it over to God in prayer.
James 4:7,8
James 4:7,8 (KJV)
7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
Belief In Jesus Is A Life Change
As we read the Bible, it is crystal clear that to believe and walk in faith, is also a life change. We no longer walk after the lusts of the flesh but in the Holy Spirit.
Proverbs 19:28,29
Proverbs 19:28,29 (KJV)
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Learn From God And His Word
Though a person of faith may desire to come to learn from God, Satan uses many different things to deter them.
Proverbs 19:26,27
Proverbs 19:26,27 (KJV)
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:20,21
Proverbs 19:20,21 (KJV)
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:13,14
Proverbs 19:13,14 (KJV)
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:8,9
Proverbs 19:8,9 (KJV)
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Gain Wisdom And Keep It
Those that look to Christ are safely guided by God. Because we are quick to remember Him and what He teaches us through scripture and prayer, we draw nearer to Him daily.
Proverbs 18:22
Proverbs 18:22 (KJV)
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
Virtuous Men And Women In Marriage
Men and women are so blessed to find a spouse that loves the Lord and get married. These types of people don’t come every day and we are so grateful.
2 Corinthians 5:10,11
2 Corinthians 5:10,11 (KJV)
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
Judgement Day Is Coming
There is power in the name of Jesus. Trust in Him and He will give you strength. We can do all things in Christ Jesus.
Matthew 7:7,8
Matthew 7:7,8 (KJV)
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
God Answers Our Prayers
I know that God answers our prayers. Not only did He do this for me today but countless other times over the years.
Mark 12:29-31
Mark 12:29-31 (KJV)
29 And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
Are You Glad Or Burdened By Doing God’s Will?
I hope you have learned from Cain’s mistake, in order to know how to respond to doing God’s will, even when other people may be producing more fruit.
Matthew 11:28-30
Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)
28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
An Alter Call To Come To Jesus
May this be calling to come to Jesus be your alter call this day. Will you come to the front and give your life to Jesus Christ today?
1 Corinthians 13:1,2
1 Corinthians 13:1,2 (KJV)
1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
The Fruits Of The Spirit
Our belief in God is the first step of following Him. Our openness to God allows Him to pour into us and give us wisdom.
1 Corinthians 12:12,13
1 Corinthians 12:12,13 (KJV)
12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
The Gifts Of The Spirit
Some of you may recognize the gifts of the Spirit in your life, and others not so much. For me, God has given me the gift of wisdom, knowledge, faith, and to discern spirits.
Galatians 5:24,25
Galatians 5:24,25 (KJV)
24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
Galatians 5:22,23
Galatians 5:22,23 (KJV)
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Fruits Of the Flesh And Of The Spirit
Paul mentioned that there is a difference with somebody that is born again in the Spirit than someone that is living in the flesh.
Proverbs 18:10-12
Proverbs 18:10-12 (KJV)
10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.
Proverbs 18:1,2
Proverbs 18:1,2 (KJV)
1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
Be Wise In The Lord And No Longer Foolish
With all things good from God, there will always be the majority of people that reject it. Because they are foolish, they cannot see the value of learning from God.