devotional
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In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:16 In Isaiah 60, the prophet talks about how darkness has hovered the earth because of sin and evil. He talks about how at the rising of the Lord, glory…
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Woe to you who long for the day of the LORD! Why do you long for the day of the LORD? That day will be darkness, not light. It will be as though a man fled from a lion only to meet a bear, as though he entered his house and rested his hand on…
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Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 Rotten fruits are dangerous to the growth and health of other nearby fruits. If left unplucked, it has the tendency to spoil hundreds of healthy fruits. This is because rotten fruits release ethylene gas, which speeds up the ripening process of nearby…
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Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. – 2 Timothy 2:15 I have been asked a lot of questions about how to memorize scripture, how to use it beneficially, first to God and then to oneself. It is an open secret…
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A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity – Proverbs 17:17 Friendship is all about staying loyal and committed to someone, no matter what happens. It means being there for them through thick and thin, even when things get tough or they make mistakes. In fact, true test of friendship…
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What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? – Matthew 14:26 The above verse is Jesus’s response to a question from his disciples about the coming of the Son of Man. They were seeking clarification about the…
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Is narcissism a sin? For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. – Romans 12:3 Do you happen to know…
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Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives Me. – Matthew 18:4 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Then Jesus called a little child…
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As an early Christian leader, he encountered opposition from the church, as they did not trust him based on his previous conduct. He endured physical hardships, including beatings, shipwrecks, and hunger. Despite these difficulties, he remained steadfast in his faith and continued spreading the good news of Christ.
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