1 John 2:17
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Holiness smacks in the face of popular cultural trends and feel-good teachings. We'd much rather prefer what benefits us than surrendering to God's holy authority. Holiness drives you to your knees in death to self, choosing obedience to Christ rather than self-fulfillment. Which will you choose?
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.
Election Day has come and gone, but what's next in our country? And how do we navigate the rest of this 2020 year? Tim Dilena shares a powerful word about the importance of our obedience. Regardless of who is in office, it doesn't determine what we do as a believer and who we put our faith in.
This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.
For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.