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We must come to Him with humble hearts, acknowledging our need for Him and trusting in His love and mercy
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The cosmopolitanism of Rome at the time meant that the Roman church was filled with people from diverse backgrounds. Jews, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Ethiopians, people from the Middle East and Ephesus. While this was to be embraced, several issues of discrimination and condescension were beginning to creep in, as seen in our verse for today.
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Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. – 2 Peter 1:2 Our verse for today is a beautiful greeting that encapsulates the heart of our faith. Apostle Peter prays for an abundance of grace and peace in our lives, a foundational benefit to living a…
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The moral standards that once held our societies together have been broken down; in its place are “rights and privileges” that project superficial indulgences.
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“Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.” – Proverbs 4:24 Perverse talk refers to speech that is twisted, distorted, or contrary to what is good and right. It encompasses language that is hurtful, corrupt, or depraved, often causing harm to others or promoting negativity. This can include gossip, swear…
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God is the God of the living, implying that Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob must be alive in some way, even after physical death.
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“And may the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else…” (1 Thessalonians 3:12) In this verse, the Apostle Paul expresses his desire for the Thessalonian believers to experience an overflowing love for one another and for all people. He asks the Lord to make their love increase and…
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“The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.” (Matthew 13:20) In this parable, Jesus describes four different types…
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“I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.” – Romans 16:17 In this verse, Paul urges the believers in Rome to be on guard against those who would seek to…
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