"Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty." Job 5:17 One of Jobs friends, Eliphaz, came to Job with some advice when he saw Job under extreme turmoil and trouble. He stated that every person who God corrects is blessed and that a person should not despise... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 12:7 Hardship Is God’s Discipline
"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 →
