Keep on imitating me, my friends. Pay attention to those who follow the right example that we have set for you. I have told you this many times before, and now I repeat it with tears: there are many whose lives make them enemies of Christ’s …
Christian Living Gems
Bible Gem 1028 – Sprinkling your Salt around (Luke 14:34-35)
“Salt is good for seasoning. But if it loses its flavour, how do you make it salty again? Flavourless salt is good neither for the soil nor for the manure pile. It is thrown away. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” Luke …
Bible Gem 696 – Treat your slaves the same way (Eph 6:9)
Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and He has no favourites. Ephesians 6:9 Did you find out what Paul meant by “Masters, treat your slaves the same way”? What same way? …
Bible Gem 695 – Things that Get on your Goat (Eph 6:9)
Masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Don’t threaten them; remember, you both have the same Master in heaven, and He has no favourites. Ephesians 6:9 What an interesting verse! A controversial verse too. I wonder if this comment of Paul’s “stirred up a …
Bible Gem 677 – Living up to your God Guarantee (Eph 4:30 – 5:8)
And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, He has identified you as His own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as …
Bible Gem 675 – Having a Total Make-Over (Eph 4:24-29)
Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun …
Bible Gem 674 – Casting off your Old Life (Eph 4:17-23)
With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against Him. …
Bible Gem 673 – Not tossed and blown but taught and grown (Eph 4:14-16)
Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will …
Bible Gem 665 – Jew and Gentile bound together in peace (Eph 4:1-6)
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. …