"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?" Hebrews 12:7 When going through a hard time, most people do not like to see that as something for their benefit. There never seems to be a good reason for the hardship. Hardship is painful... Continue Reading →
Titus 1:8 How You Should Be
"Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined." Titus 1:8 As Paul opens his letter to Titus, he gives some instructions for a person who is an over-seer. An over-seer is the pastor or lead elder of the church. He starts with some things that... Continue Reading →
Revelation 3:19 Disciplined
"Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent." Revelation 3:19 No one really likes to be rebuked or disciplined. When a person is doing something and another person comes up and rebukes him for doing it, he usually rises up in defense. He does not like to be told he... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 12:7 Hardship Equals Discipline
"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children. For what children are not disciplined by their father?" Hebrews 12:7 Everyone goes through times of hardship. During those times the most common question asked is "why?". Whenever someone is going through a hard time, other people will try to explain it away, giving... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 5:13-14 Grow Up
"Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Hebrews 5:13-14 Everyone expects a little child to eventually grow out of just drinking milk for food. If the... Continue Reading →
