Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit.                                                                                                             Proverbs 25:28  From the title, you might be tempted to think that we will be discussing what it means to be self-centered, only caring about our own affairs. But actually, today’s…

…but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence (respect)…                                                                                                                        1 Peter 3:15  Perhaps this is the most concise passage regarding our responsibility in sharing our faith…

Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.                                                                             Matthew 5:5  It’s an unfortunate assumption that we might tend to make when we read today’s passage. In the midst of Jesus’ eight declarations of blessedness known as the Beatitudes, He states, “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit…

For it (the kingdom of heaven) is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them.                                                                                                                     Matthew 25:14  Perhaps the best biblical example that we have of faithfulness comes in one of Jesus’ parables. In this story…

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful…                                                                                                             Hebrews 10:23  When we look at the fruit of the Spirit, we see the evidence of the presence of God because the attributes found in the fruit are His attributes. God…

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.                                                                                                                  James 1:17  God is the ultimate Giver. When we understand that everything good in our lives comes from Him, we are…

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!                                                                                                                        Matthew 7:11  Good versus evil. We see it in all kinds of literature….

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy (kind) and My burden is light.                                                                                                                                      …

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.                                                                                                                Ephesians 4:32  Our world seems to moving in the most destructive of directions. Civility, politeness, and kindness are altogether too rare these days. People have exchanged common courtesy for…

…with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.                                                                                  …