Jeremiah 13:17 Break a promise?

Good morning everyone! Yea! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

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Promises.........making promises! How do you feel when someone "promises" something to you, then does not follow through? i.e. I promise to come help you mow your lawn; they never show. Yes, I'll come to your Bible study. Okay, I'll see you at 6 p.m.. But none of this happens. How do you feel?

The people of Judah made covenant's with God; the people would fail to follow through. Who are consistent and did follow through? GOD! GOD did keep his promise. The Jewish history could be written as a series of broken promises. Amos had warned the Hebrews more than a century earlier that God destroys evil nations.

Jeremiah's heart was heavy for the people of Judah. Jeremiah said in 13:17 "If you will not listen, my soul will weep in secret . . .; my eyes will weep bitterly and run down with tears, because the LORD's flock has been taken captive."

Heed this warning. Jeremiah 13:16 "Give glory to the LORD you God before it is too late. Acknowledge him before he brings darkness upon you, causing you to stumble and fall on the darkening mountains. For then, when you look for light, you will find only terrible darkness and gloom." This needs to be our promise, give glory to the LORD. Where are you? Have you made any promises you did not keep? Why? How can you make it right? Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Am I a Christian? Well..........

Good morning everyone! It is morning God!! Yea! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN? How would you answer this question? Some will respond quickly with a yes; some will explain how they are but don't go to church; and some will have their "own god."

But for you and me it is easy to acknowledge we are Christians. But......BUT! What if we were in a hostile environment? Would you, then, boldly stand up and profess Christianity? I don't know; I want to say I would. What goes through your mind at times like that? Hopefully, thoughts of fully relying on God. However, panic may set in and then we try to "do it all by ourselves," forgetting our strength, which is God!

The girl at Columbine high school who was asked if she was a Christian, she said YES, and she was shot. And you??

Philippians 4:13 "For I can do everything through Christ, who give me strength."

The power we receive in union with Christ is sufficient to do his will and to face the challenges that arise from our commitment to doing it. We are not superhuman, we will face troubles, pressures, and trials; however, as they come just ask Christ to strengthen you. Thank you for reading.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Esther - would you put your life in peril?

Good morning everyone!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. What is there to look forward to? EVERYTHING!!!

Take time to read Esther; it is only 10 chapters on 9 pages in my Bible. What about Esther? Esther was Jewish, beautiful, and married to the king. So, the world was just a footstool beneath her feet! Not exactly. She had a cousin, Mordecai the Jew, who was getting under a man's skin. This man was Haman, of the kings court. Now, here is where they mystery and fun sets in.

1. Haman did not know that Esther was a Jew and a cousin of Mordecai.
2. Haman was plotting against Mordecai and had a sharp pole to impale him on.
3. Haman was plotting against the Jews, to have them killed.
4. Haman maneuvered the king, Xerxes, to be rid of a certain sect of people, Jews.

Enter the "knight on the white horse - GOD!"

1. Mordecai trusted God.
2. Mordecai overheard a plot to kill the king.
3. Mordecai was honored (which humiliated Haman).
4. Esther won favor with, and had an audience with the king, her husband.
5. The plot of Haman was revealed, he was impaled on the pole he had for Mordecai.
6. The king made a decree in favor of the Jews.

All of this happened because of the loyalty to God. God was in control during this process, is in control today in your life, and will be in control in the future. Esther could have lost her life, but stepped forth, faith in God, and was spared.

Would you do the same if the situation arose? Give you life, trusting in God, knowing this is the only true salvation? Tough question, only 1 answer! Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

2 Peter 2:3 Sex, money, and ...............

Good morning God and everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

2 Peter 2:3 "In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not be delayed."

Wow!! Does this ever relate to current day life! Just look around at our politicians, president and cabinet, and then cast a glance to the past at the presidents and politicians. It matters not who you support nationally, state wise, or locally, there are people who will line their own "lusts." Lusts meaning their personal agenda.

Peter gives three warning signs for identifying false teachers. First is IMMORALITY! Do their lives contain or condone immoral practices? Does the group listening to the false teachers have a lot of immoral sexual relationships?

Second is GREED! Is money the group's prime motivator? Before you send money to any cause, evaluate it carefully. Is the teacher, preacher, politician clearly serving god or merely promoting his/her own interests? Will this money promote valid ministry, or will it merely finance further promotions or extravagant lifestyles?

Third is LYING! Is the leader offended when you ask for the scriptural backing behind his/her statements? Does he/she fudge on the facts when asked for evidence? Today health care WILL support abortions. Is this scriptural.

Believers today would do well to heed Peter's warning against false teachers; the danger is great. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

1 Corinthians 9:27 Are you in training?

Good morning!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

Yesterday at the track I realized something that we all know but do not always internalize. When I was young I ran 1 lap on a track in 1 1/2 minutes; not a race winning time, but good for me. Now, at 61 I run the lap just under 3 minutes. So?????

Well we must be disciplined, train, and work hard to run this lap. I have just started again, will I get back to 1 1/2 minutes? Probably not, but I can increase my speed with constant training, discipline, and mental training. So how is this applicable to us and the Bible?

1 Corinthians 9:27 Paul says, "I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified."

When Paul talks about being disqualified he does not mean lose salvation, but rather that he could lose his privilege of telling others about Christ. It is easy to tell others how to live and then not take our own advice. We must be careful to practice what we preach. We must train daily, through the Bible, to strength our endurance and run the race to win.

Are you in a state of training? Or in a state of complaining? Love you all!

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

2 Peter 2:2 Are you into your..........BIBLE?

Good morning God!! Another great day to worship our LORD and savior, JESUS CHRIST! GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD!!!

2 Peter 2:2 "May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our LORD."

Many believers want an abundance of God's grace and peace, but they are unwilling to put forth the effort to get to know him better through Bible study and prayer. To enjoy the privileges God offers us freely, we must grow in our knowledge of God and Jesus our LORD.

This growth does not mean just listening to a preacher, friend, or parent, but digging into the word, to study it and reach an understanding of what God's plan for you is. Jude 1:2 "May God give you more and more mercy, peace, and love."

Then you have to define what an abundant life in Christ is? For me, Jesus fully dwelling in my heart, pushing any evil thoughts out of my heart and head. This is a prayer I have, to have a heart as Jesus had. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

2 Peter 2:1 Danger to growing Christians

Good morning everyone!! God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
Good morning God, not good God it is morning!!

Does God want you to have an abundant life? How do you respond to a homeless person?
Do you thank God for all you have? What are you really thankful for?

2 Peter 2:1 "But there were also false prophets in Israel, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will cleverly teach destructive heresies and even deny the Master who bought them. In this way, they will bring sudden destruction themselves."

Jesus told the disciples false teachers would come. False prophets tell people only what they want to hear. False teachers are twisting Christ's teachings and the words of his apostles.

Some of these teachers claim Jesus couldn't have been a real man; they claim there is no resurrection and no significance to Jesus' death. We must be careful to avoid false teachers today. Any book, tape series, or TV message must be evaluated in the light of God's Word. Beware of special meaning or interpretations that belittle Christ or his work.

Thanks for reading. Will Jesus buy you the mansion on the hill? Love you all!

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Matthew 12:36 What did you say (think)?

Good morning all! Another great day to worship JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. A great Sunday, yesterday. We had snow coming down in Tyler, Tx and my sister in Colorado had a sunny day. Global warming??

Matthew 12:36 "But I say unto you, that every idle words that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment." These words are from Jesus.

Now what is this telling us? Jesus is saying that on the day of judgment the LORD will consider every man's life in its entirety, even every idle word, not necessarily evil) come from the overflow of the heart. Only God is capable of recording, evaluating, and rendering a verdict on this.

Stop and think about the idle words, whether spoken or passing through you mind, you let come forth. Mine biggest one is while I am driving, a driver does something I don't think they should and I tend to mentally, sometimes orally, call them a moron, idiot or jerk. And as soon as I do, I realize and ask God to help me clean up my heart. Of course there are other items, but I am asking God's help in keeping my thoughts healthy and God-worthy.

It is a tough battle as satan strikes us in our weak areas. Today, before you go out please pray for yourself, everyone on this list, ask for forgiveness and guidance in each and every step you take today. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

John 10:10 LIFE ABUNDANT

Good morning all! A great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST! God is good all the time, all the time God is good! What is abundant life?

Abundant life according to some preachers is wealth. And wealth is money, nice cars, nice homes, nice clothes and on and on. Name it and claim it. God doesn't want his children to live poorly, he wants them to have abundant life! Yes, but, abundant life does not mean riches. If so, then why does the poor person remain poor when they believe.

John 10:10 "The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." This is what Jesus said.

In Contrast to the thief who takes life, Jesus gives life. The life he gives right now is abundantly rich and full. It is ETERNAL, yet it begins immediately. Life in Christ is lived on a higher plane because of his overflowing forgiveness, love and guidance.

Have you taken Christ's offer of life?

God, alone, is the author of a fulfilling life.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Matthew 12:35 Your hearts treasure

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST! God is good all the time, all the time God is good! My prayer today is that God will remove any evil I have in my heart and cleanse my heart so my spirit will be clean.

Matthew 12:35 "A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart."

Our hearts need to be clean as we come to God. If not, then we need to ask for this cleansing. Matthew 3:8 "Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God."

John the Baptist called people to more than words or ritual, he told them to change their behavior. God looks beyond our words, we can confess and profess but if the heart still sins we need to turn to God. This goes back to Matthew 12:33 about a tree being identified by its fruit.

Are your fruits of God or of satan? This is the end of the week, look back, step back, and cast an eye of scrutiny upon your actions. Were they honorable of God or treading in the dark side? Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Matthew 12:34 Brood of snakes

Good morning all!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good! So, did you decide how your fruit is? Is it good, fresh and enjoyable or rotting and foul to the taste?

Matthew 12:34 "You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say."

Jesus reminds us that what we say reveals what is in our heart. What we say is an indication of what is truly in our heart. Evil or good!? What kinds of words come from your mouth?

Cleaning up your speech does not solve the heart problem. The Holy Spirit must come and fill you will new attitudes and motives. Some evil people say what is expected only to achieve their devious means. Do you sit with snakes or angels?

Jesus is the answer for yesterday, today and tomorrow. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Matthew 12:33 How is your fruit?

Good morning everyone! Another great day to be alive in Jesus, our LORD and savior. Sorry to have missed you yesterday, a little internet problem. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

Matthew 12:33 "A tree is identified by its fruit. If a tree is good, its fruit will be good. If a tree is bad, its fruit will be bad."

How is your fruit? How is your churches fruit? How is your preachers fruit? There is a lot of preaching out there, good news preaching, positive thinking preaching, feel better preaching, the name it and claim it preaching. Where is the old line Bible teaching?

Preachers who tell you God wants you to be rich have their own self-interest at heart. This is the "Christian Ponzi scheme." If a preacher spends a lot of time emphasizing giving, aka money and telling you God needs your help; he is saying "I need your money, send it now." God does not NEED your money. Everything is God's!

What fruit is coming from your tree? Your preachers tree? Last Sunday some friends visited with me at my Methodist Church. When service finished my friend said he almost came outside to see if we were Assembly of God; our preacher was preaching the word of Jesus Christ, the words of salvation. Isn't this what we are all supposed to do? Share the word of salvation. How is your fruit? Fresh and giving nourishment to others or old and rotting on the vine? Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Matthew 12:37 The words I utter

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST!!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good!!

Many times we look at peoples actions and tend to "judge" them. Oh, but I don't judge. Okay, then, you form a strong opinion. However, preacher quoted a scripture yesterday that should really make an impact on us.

Matthew 12:37 "The words you say will either acquit you or condemn you."

Take time and think about these words. As one of my daughters says, "choose your words carefully in case you have to eat them later." How many times do we spout something without thinking? Or as the old expression goes, "don't shoot off your mouth unless your brain is loaded."

What we say reveals what is on our heart. What kinds of words come from your mouth? Then you know what is really in your heart. Meditate these words and pray that God will open your heart and mind and let them be more Christ like.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

2 Timothy 2:15 What type of worker are you?

Wow! What a great day to be alive and worship Jesus!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

As I cavort across the country side I have the opportunity to observe many things. One such item I began to notice would be people in the work place. A waitress who knows the menu frontwards and backwards, helps others, and is on top of her game. A construction worker who was breaking concrete from a pipe, who spits on his hands for good grip and had a smile on his face. The night hotel clerk who makes sure the morning breakfast and coffee is in place, just right, and ready for the early risers. And we could go on and on.

People, at their job, for the most part, take it seriously and work hard to be a good employee. The people where you pump your gas and get your drink, smiling, courteous, and friendly. All these people do this and their wages vary greatly. The ones working at the "backbone of America" jobs, the hourly wage earner seems to take pride in his/her work. Just stop and see for a moment!

One job we all have in common is working for JESUS CHRIST, and spreading the good word. So, do you?? 2 Timothy 2:15 "Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth."

Well, are you?? Proverbs 12:11 "A hard worker has plenty of food, but a person who chases fantasies has no sense." Who are you?? Do you work as hard for the kingdom of God as you do your worldly job? Time for reflection and setting priorities. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

1 Corinthians 3:19 What kind of trap or snare are you setting?

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Well, if you were cast to the lions.......what would have happened? Did you think about this?

Do you subscribe to the ideas and theology of the book "The Secret?" This book indicates that we are the masters of our universe and anything we want can be ours, whether a mansion, a 4 wheeler, or whatever. All we have to do is call forth from the universe all that we desire and then trust the universe to grant us our every wish. This is a "name it and claim it" theory.

1 Corinthians 3:19 "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the scriptures say, "He traps the wise in the snare of their own cleverness." You can also read this in Psalm 94:11; when Job was getting advice from his "friends."

The Corinthians were proud of he wisdom they had in their age. Paul warned them not to neglect God and God's way of thinking. God's thinking is far above ours and He knows all! We think we have it all, we know it all, and WE ARE IN CONTROL!

Don't let this lie from satan lead you astray. The feel good, you can do it, you are in charge, and the power of positive thinking spread by Joel and Oprah are not of the Bible. Don't like me pointing to Joel or Oprah, then dig into your scriptures and prove me wrong.

The only true way to life everlasting. JESUS CHRIST, THE ROCK, OUR SAVIOR!!!

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Daniel 6 If cast to the lions, would you survive?

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST!! God is good all the time, all the time, God is good.

Have you ever wondered why this was happening to you? God, I try so hard to be like you and do what you want and look at Ol Joe over there who doesn't care, doesn't try, and everything seems to go right for him. This thought ever cross your mind?

Sometimes we may TRY TOO HARD! God just wants us to be faithful, walk in faith. So often we work to get what we want or need; so......we may be trying to "work" for our faith. God does not want our works; He wants our faith, and out of our faith will comes works.

Daniel stayed faithful. As a young lad he and some friends were taken from their homeland and placed in a foreign place, with foreign people, given a different name, and taught different customs. Daniel stayed true to God, and through his faith he was elevated. Others became jealous and tricked the king into a law to have Daniel killed.

Well, when Daniel was cast into the lions den, he slept with the lions; they did not devour him as God sent his angel to close the lions mouths. Could God had stopped this from the beginning? Yes! However, the impact would not have been the same.

Are you Daniel, being faithful and consistent; or Peter, who will deny Christ? Our God is an on time God. Don't forget this, He will be on time, His time. When you have time read Daniel 6:1-28; the story of Daniel and just think about it.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Romans 12:2 Do you copy the world?

Good morning everyone!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Today, as you travel to and from work, around your home, through the city, see how often it is so easy to be drug into the world's attitude.

Romans 12:2 "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."

Paul warned Christians: "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world" that are usually selfish and often corrupting. Wise Christians decide that much worldly behavior is off-limits for them.

Our refusal to conform to this world's values, however, must go even deeper than just behavior and customs; it must be firmly planted in our mind.

"Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think."

It is possible to avoid most worldly customs and still be proud, covetous, selfish, stubborn, and arrogant. Only when the Holy Spirit renews, re-educates, and redirects our mind are we truly transformed.

Watch out for the world; watch out world, here we, the believers, come! Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

2 Timothy 4:2 Be Prepared

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in Jesus!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

Does God still answer prayers? Yes, God always answers prays. Just like the song we sang at church yesterday, "He's an on time God, yes He is. He may not come when you want Him, but He's an on time God."

It is all in His time. My oldest granddaughter accepted Jesus Christ as her savior yesterday. Another prayer answered. She just hit her teens and what a way to start your teenage years, with Jesus beside you. We all are so happy and proud.

Our preacher told her something that is good for all of us. He said, now that Jesus is her savior, satan will be trying hard to throw obstacles in her path. This is so true. And as more mature Christians, we should be loving and nuturing to the new is Christ. Patient, kind, loving, listening, and helping with the leadership of Jesus.

It is not our responsibility to make sure people act a certain way. However, you can be a good influence with your words and example. Being prepared in all seasons means always listening to God and allowing him to work in you. God will temper your words and attitude.

2 Timothy 4:2 "Preach the Word: be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-with great patience and careful instruction." Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

John 8:42-47 Jesus speaks - THE TRUTH

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Wow! Read the following scripture, think about Jesus, the place He was, and reflect on what He is saying. Then take a moment to look in the mirror.

John 8:42-47 "Jesus told them, "IF GOD WERE YOUR FATHER, YOU WOULD LOVE ME, BECAUSE I HAVE COME TO YOU FROM GOD. I AM NOT HERE ON MY OWN, BUT HE SENT ME. WHY CAN'T YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING? IT'S BECAUSE YOU CAN'T EVEN HEAR ME! FOR YOU ARE THE CHILDREN OF YOUR FATHER THE DEVIL, AND YOU LOVE TO DO THE EVIL THINGS HE DOES. HE WAS A MURDERER FROM THE BEGINNING. HE HAS ALWAYS HATED THE TRUTH, BECAUSE THERE IS NO TRUTH IN HIM. WHEN HE LIES, IT IS CONSISTENT WITH HIS CHARACTER; FOR HE IS A LIAR AND THE FATHER OF LIES. SO WHEN I TELL THE TRUTH, YOU JUST NATURALLY DON'T BELIEVE ME! WHICH OF YOU CAN TRUTHFULLY ACCUSE ME OF SIN? AND SINCE I AM TELLING YOU THE TRUTH, WHY DON'T YOU BELIEVE ME? ANYONE WHO BELONGS TO GOD LISTENS GLADLY TO THE WORDS OF GOD. BUT YOU DON'T LISTEN BECAUSE YOU DON'T BELONG TO GOD.""

STRONG WORDS, BUT TRUE WORDS. WOW!!! DO YOU STAND UP FOR JESUS AS HE STOOD UP FOR GOD?

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Proverbs 6:16-19 What God hates; who God hates

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

Proverbs 6:16-19 talks about what God hates, the first 5 are about eyes, tongue, hand, heart, and feet. The last 2 tells us the type of person God hates - a person who bears false witness and a person who sows discord in a family.

Gandhi said to hate the sin not the sinner, and we tend to go with this in the Christian culture. But here in Proverbs we are told, specifically, the type of person God hates; one who bears false witness and who sows discord.

This proverb takes us from head to toe of what God hates, then the type of person. If you find yourself in one of these areas then quickly go to the knees and repent, asking God for forgiveness and to change your ways.

The address below is one by Al Maxey that goes into depth about this Proverb.
http://www.zianet.com/maxey/reflx178.htm

Thank you for reading. Love you all. May your day be great in Jesus!

In Christ Love and Grace

Johnny

Proverbs 6:19 Don't stir the pot!

Good morning everyone!! Another great day to be alive in the LORD JESUS CHRIST! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

Proverbs 6:19 "a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers."

Exodus 20:16 tells us we will not bear false witness against our neighbor. Proverbs 16:18 says a perverse man spreads strife, and a slanderer separates intimate friends.

I am sure you have come across these people. There is a possibility you, at one time, tried to do what is right and ended up being in this situation.

Why is it so easy to lie and blame someone else than to accept the truth, tell the truth? Many times people get caught up in this battle. STOP! Take time and listen to God. That little 'nudge' to do or say something may be God intervening.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Proverbs 6:18 Swift to mischief?

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good.

Six, no seven things God hates! Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.

We have visited about the first 3, now let's look at verse 18: "An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,"

A heart that plots evil, here is the definition of Deviseth — He whose practice it is to contrive wickedness.

Feet that rush or race to do wrong. KJV says Swift — Such as greedily execute their wicked designs.

You have known people like this, sometime you may have viewed this person in the mirror. How can this bring glory to God? If you have, ask forgiveness; if you know someone like this, pray about how God would like you to deal with this situation.

If you have faith as a mustard seed you will outgrow any obstacles satan throws your way and tower over the things of this world. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

Proverbs 6:16 Lying and Murder

Good morning everyone! God is good all the time, all the time God is good! Well, did you think about having "haughty eyes?"

Proverbs 6:17"haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent,...."

We talked about haughty eyes yesterday. A lying tongue, one who speaks untruths or is deceptive in the telling of information. Hands that kill the innocent, which is obvious, premeditated murder, the planning of and disposing of someone.

Genesis 9:6"If anyone takes a human life, that person's life will also be taken by human hands......" This tells us God does not want us, humans, to murder, but if we do we will be executed.

Lying, wow! Listen to what Jesus says about lying:John 8:44 "For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character, for he is a liar and the father of lies."

Then in verse 45 Jesus went on to say: "So when I tell the truth, you just naturally don't believe me!"

Our attitudes and actions clearly identify us as followers of either: satan or God!
Who has control over you? Would you rather lie than tell the truth; would you rather hear a lie (gossip) than hear the truth: are you allowing satan the opportunity to use you to obstruct God's work???

Who is your father?

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny

Proverbs 6:16-19

Good morning everyone!! God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Tis a rainy day, let the LORD lead and be safe.

Okay, I am going to meddle a little bit today. Get your Bible and turn to Proverbs 6, verse 16 through 19; these are things the LORD hates.

"There are six things the LORD hates,no, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers."

First, haughty eyes? What is this? Haughty eyes takes in our pride. Pride bringeth the fall of many great men. Here is what C.S. Lewis says:" The essential vice, the utmost evil, is pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere fleabites in comparison. It was through pride that the devil became the devil. Pride leads to every other vice; it is the complete anti-God state of mind."

The Bible teaches us to guard our hearts against arrogance, pride that destroys. Where are you sitting today? Take a moment for self evaluation!! Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny