Therefore do not be partakers with them…     Ephesians 5:7 The Bible is wonderful in that it tells us what our lives in Christ should be like while also giving us warnings about sin, pitfalls, and trappings common to living in a fallen world. So, we should pay close attention to what it says…

Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.       Ephesians 5:6 The “wrath of God” seems to have faded from the vernacular of our modern culture. Tragically, in some settings, it may have even been shoved to the…

For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in…

For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 This last…

For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation.     1 Thessalonians 5:7-8 Paul continues his reminder…

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief; for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober.     1 Thessalonians…

Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night. While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly…

“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.” Matthew 10:37 Lists can be a very helpful tool for organizing, planning our day, or just examining our priorities. In fact, when it comes to priorities,…

Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You.               Psalm 119:11 If the social, political, or cultural events of modern day western civilization are causing you to wonder just exactly what is going on, you might be surprised at how simple the…

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.           1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 To walk with Christ everyday, enjoying His presence, and seeing the evidences of His Spirit transforming our lives, should stir in us three continual responses to God. Paul…