Peter exhorts us with these words: “As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.” — 1 Peter 1:14 Take careful note of what Peter says. He doesn’t command them to strive to become obedient, as if obedience were a trait to be achieved by their own […]
Do you remember what we studied in the reflection: “Was Jesus ever tempted by evil?” We saw that temptation is not a sin. Just because you are tempted does not mean you have sinned—otherwise, Jesus would have sinned, because the Bible says He was tempted in all things like we are, yet He did not […]
Fear is one of the most formidable weapons the enemy uses to paralyze and abort the destiny of God’s children. Fear is one of the greatest causes of failure in society. Some are afraid of failing, afraid of the price to pay, afraid of giving, afraid of illness, afraid of falling into sin, afraid of […]
One day, I witnessed an argument between two Christians. Each of them was convinced they were right and tried to prove it with logic and reasoning. In the end, both were upset, and the argument had hurt them even more. I was standing nearby, and suddenly I felt the presence of Jesus like never before: […]
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 Satan and his demons work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, against the Body of Christ. The enemy seeks to steal from us, kill us, and […]
“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.“ — Romans 12:19 Some Christians read this kind of verse and wish for God to send punishment on those who have hurt them. But that is not […]
“To call out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way.“ — Proverbs 9:15 When faced with a choice, some people who were once walking on the right path with God opt for what seems best to them—”where they can gain the most”—regardless of the consequences for the rest of their lives. […]
“No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.“ — Proverbs 12:21 This is what I was telling you the day before yesterday: God’s will for us is peace! However, if you have a background in traditional religion (whether Catholic, Evangelical, or otherwise), it is very likely that you struggle with this […]
“Remember all the way that the LORD, your God, has led you these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not” (Deuteronomy 8:2). The lesson and message of the wilderness God is omniscient. Not only does He […]
Have you ever said, “Like Job, God sent misfortunes into my life to educate and shape me”? Most people who go through great or small trials take refuge in Job. They hide with Job in his misfortunes or with Jonah in the great fish. But let’s ask the question: In Job’s life, who killed his […]
