Full of Greed and Self-Indulgence – Matthew 23:25-26
Many people live a life that appears good on the outside, but are full of greed. Jesus tells us to first clean the inside, then the outside will be clean.
Love
This covers posts that relate to the general topic of love. God’s love is a distinct topic.
You Have Abandoned Your First Love – Revelation 2:4
The church at Ephesus was an example for service and obedience, with one hugh problem; they had abandoned their first love for Christ.
Loving God Means Keeping His Commands – 1 John 5:3
Can you love God without obedience to him? John pretty clearly responds to that question saying that obedience to God is love for him. I cannot rightly claim to love God and blatantly disregard his instruction for my life.
Perfect Love Drives Out Fear – 1 John 4:18
Love drives out fear, fear of death and the judgement. When we abide in God’s love we need not fear what is to come and can have confidence.
A New Command to Love One Another – John 13:34
Jesus commanded us as to love each other. This is not a suggestion or optional command. We should love each other as Jesus has loved us.
Love Covers a Multitude of Sins – 1 Peter 4:8
As we love, we will likely find that the things that bothered us before are transformed into positives. Love covers a multitude of sins.
Forgiveness Is An Expression of Love – Acts 7:60
Stephen sought God’s forgiveness for those who where killing him. Forgiveness like that is truly an expression of love for other people.
The Cross: A Demonstration of Love – Romans 5:8
There are several reasons for the cross. But primary among them is that it is a demonstration of love, good in any language.
Fight the Good Fight, With Love! – 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
As believers in the Lord Jesus, we are engaged in a fight for the hearts and souls of men. But we need to be careful to do so with love.
Perfume and Pennies: Giving With Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Jesus seems not to be as concerned with how much we give as he is with our motives. When we give with love, it is enough.
Homosexuality and the Bible
What does the Bible have to say about homosexuality? The same thing it does about greed. It is wrong. But it is my place to love, not judge.
Living a Life of Love – 1 Peter 1:22-2:1
Having a sincere love for others within the body of Christ is good. But go beyond that, and live a life of love that comes from the heart.
