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24Oct 2010 Matt 25:15

15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. Life is not fair. Some people are more talented than I am. I can’t sing country music at all. What would the world be without countryContinue reading “24Oct 2010 Matt 25:15”

23Oct 2010 Titus 2:11-12

11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, The life of obedience is one of saying “No” and “Yes” at the same time. We sayContinue reading “23Oct 2010 Titus 2:11-12”

22Oct 2010 Titus 2:6

6 Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. One of the unpleasant jobs of being older is helping younger people understand the consequences of their actions. We often don’t do a very good job of passing on the lessons of self-control. Our culture is one of excesses. Moderation is not a high cultural value.Continue reading “22Oct 2010 Titus 2:6”

21Oct 2010 Titus 1:16

16 They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. To claim something is not enough. We must live it. Our claims and our life need to match. If we say that Jesus is the answer to life’s problems, but when problemsContinue reading “21Oct 2010 Titus 1:16”

20Oct 2010 Titus 1:15

15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. I have been amazed over the years that some non-believers know the Word. They know the dates and places, but their hearts are in rebellionContinue reading “20Oct 2010 Titus 1:15”

19Oct 2010 2Tim 4:6

6 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I want to talk a little bit today about translation of the Scriptures. As you know, or may not know, the Bible was written primarily in Hebrew and Greek, with several chapters in the OldContinue reading “19Oct 2010 2Tim 4:6”

18Oct 2010 2Tim 3:16-17

16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. God wants us to be thoroughly equipped for every circumstance in life. He does that through His Word. The main problem with Believers todayContinue reading “18Oct 2010 2Tim 3:16-17”

17Oct 2010 2Tim 3:14-15

14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, 15 and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. It is important notContinue reading “17Oct 2010 2Tim 3:14-15”

16Oct 2010 2Tim 2:22-23

22 Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 23 Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. Paul has told Timothy that he wants him to pursue beingContinue reading “16Oct 2010 2Tim 2:22-23”

15Oct 2010 2Tim 2:20-21

20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared toContinue reading “15Oct 2010 2Tim 2:20-21”