Definition RAGE – the uncontrolled feelings of hatred and anger that move us to act against others. Read Daniel 3 As you read this, watch for how rage drives Nebuchadnezzar to extremes; and watch how people respond to his rage. We can choose to be servants of rage and anger or we can choose to… Read More »

Definition RAGE – the uncontrolled feelings of hatred and anger that move us to act against others. Read Ephesians 4:17-32 According to Paul, it is possible to ‘be angry and sin not.’ What does he mean? We all experience the feeling of anger; but if we identify it as anger and get rid of it… Read More »

Definition SLOTH – a failure to fulfill your place, to maximize what God has given you. Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 There are many people living on spiritual welfare in the church, waiting for others to ‘feed’ them, hoping for good teachers and clear, modernist outlines rather than seeking to know our true Teacher – Jesus… Read More »

Definition SLOTH – a failure to fulfill your place, to maximize what God has given you. Read Romans 13:8-14 Love is work? Paul seems to think so. When we sit around waiting for love to happen or to grow on its own, we are being slothful. We are letting our potential waste away. How can… Read More »

Definition SLOTH – a failure to fulfill your place, to maximize what God has given you. Read Matthew 25:14-30 Never let lack of resources be an excuse for not doing what God wants you to do. We cannot use what we do not have, but God will not give us anything we cannot use. What… Read More »

Definition GREED – The love of personal gain which results in violence, deceitfulness, manipulation and other sin toward others Read 1 Corinthians 9:1-12 All this talk about greed might lead you to an extreme reaction. Jesus is not opposed to us making a living or even being prosperous. We plant; we expect a harvest. Keep… Read More »

Definition GREED – The love of personal gain which results in violence, deceitfulness, manipulation and other sin toward others Read Ephesians 4:25-30 We have seen this passage before and will return to it a couple more times in coming weeks. Greed is a lie. All of these sins are lies we tell ourselves. The first… Read More »

Definition GREED – The love of personal gain which results in violence, deceitfulness, manipulation and other sin toward others Read Acts 5:1-11 You know that greed has crept into your mind when you find yourself holding back unconsciously. Ananias and Sapphira brought only a part of what they made; but they had sold their land… Read More »

Definition GREED – The love of personal gain which results in violence, deceitfulness, manipulation and other sin toward others Read Acts 2:42-47 In selling all they had, the early church “received their food with glad and generous hearts.” Do you think that sometimes we are weighed down by the extras we believe we must have?… Read More »

Definition GREED – The love of personal gain which results in violence, deceitfulness, manipulation and other sin toward others Read Titus 1:7-9 Why is greed listed with violence and drunkenness? These are easily identified sins, but greed is so hard to nail down. When does it cease to be growth and become greed? Greed is… Read More »