Learning to Love the Truth

Recognizing Idolatry in Yourself

Merriam-Webster’s Definition of Idolatry Idolatry in ancient times might be easier to seeTo name a few: the Golden Calf, the molten or carved images of Ba’al, Ashtoreth, or Dagon (Remember his head and hands fell off when he was near the Ark of the Covenant) Was the apple Eve ate and gave to Adam Idolatry?Yes, […]

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Being Offended at Jesus’ Words

You talk about offenses in Your wordAbout how we shouldn’t be offended about how some people are offended at Your wordsYou warn us not to cause an offense to the little onesthat is, those who are vulnerable (Matthew 18:3-7)The disciples were offended when people spoke against YouThe offered to call down fire from heavenand You

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Tongue of Death, Part 1/2

Who can control the tongue? (James 3)Life and death are in its powerWho doesn’t struggle with this?Keeping your tongue under your control, saying things you wished you hadn’t?For we shall give account for every idle wordIt’s a never ending battleThe emotions crop up and misunderstandings occurSome of us are better at it than others The

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