Motives – The Arnold Journey

To Be Seen

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Motives can be hard to judge in other people. Motives are often hidden from view, easily covered up using magician’s slight of hand, orContinue reading “To Be Seen”

Exodus 13:8-9 Teaching Tool

Exodus 13:8-9 On that day tell your son, ‘I do this because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.’ 9 This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that this law of the LORD is to be on your lips.Continue reading “Exodus 13:8-9 Teaching Tool”

Motives – 1 Thessalonians 2:5

1 Thessalonians 2:5 You know we never used flattery, nor did we put on a mask to cover up greed—God is our witness. People’s motives can be very hard to discern in so many areas of life. Why are they doing this? What is the reason for their actions? This isn’t like them; what madeContinue reading “Motives – 1 Thessalonians 2:5”

Impure Motives

1 John 2:26 While traveling with some friends in Italy a few years ago a funny thing happened. Our friend gave us some very good advice; never follow a stranger who wants to lead you away from the group. This makes so much sense. We are in a foreign country and we don’t knowContinue reading “Impure Motives”

Final Consultation

Mark 15:1 Imagine all the religious leaders of the United States getting together and planning the death of a fellow religious leader. That would be a pretty sad day, don’t you agree. It would speak volumes about the depth of their spiritual life, and the height of their hatred for that individual. For allContinue reading “Final Consultation”