In His Sovereignty God Uses the Ungodly – Isaiah 10:12
It is comforting to know that the sovereign God uses the ungodly for his purposes, even while holding them accountable for their actions.
Accountability
Entertaining an Accusation – 1 Timothy 5:19-20
As members, or leaders, in a local church, how should we respond to an accusation of sin on the part of our leadership? Paul gives instruction here.
No Regrets – 2 Timothy 4:7
When you leave this life behind, and stand before the Lord, will it be with no regrets? Can you say with Paul that you have fought the good fight, have finished the race and have kept the faith? Or have you fallen short? Don’t let the cares and attractions of this world distract you from what is most important.
Judging Over Disputable Matters – Romans 14:12
There are a number of core truths that we should not compromise on. But there are also many disputable matters that we should be careful not to make a test of the faith.
Giving Account – Heb. 4:13
All of my thoughts, attitudes, secret activities as well as the more public stuff will be uncovered and laid bare before God. And I can just picture him saying “so what about this time when you . . . ? How did that glorify me?”
Fearing the Consequences – Acts 24:25
As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” – Acts 24:25 NIV In this passage Paul is talking to Felix, the Roman governor about faith in Christ. The discussion includes a person’s accountability before God, and Felix responds in fear and brings the discussion to an end. But why was he afraid? Felix was not a Christian and did not even believe in God, following instead the Roman gods. It would not seem like Paul’s …