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Galatians 5:19-23 contrast the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit

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Contrast of the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:19-23

Now the deeds of the flesh are obvious, which are: adultery, sexual immorality, uncleanness, lustfulness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousies, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these; of which I forewarn you, even as I also forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit God’s Kingdom. But the fruit of Continue reading Galatians 5:19-23 contrast the works of the flesh versus the fruit of the spirit→

Self-control versus outbursts of anger

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Self-control is the opposite of outbursts of anger, as it involves the ability to control one's own emotions and behavior, while outbursts of anger is the act of expressing intense anger in a sudden and uncontrolled way.

In Galatians 5:19-23, Paul lists “self-control” as one of the “fruit of the Spirit” and “outbursts of anger” as one of the “works of the flesh.” The contrast between these two concepts is clear: self-control is a trait of those who have the Spirit of God within them, while outbursts of anger is a characteristic of those who are controlled Continue reading Self-control versus outbursts of anger→

Daily marriage devotionals for growing Christian marriages

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Daily marriage devotionals for growing godly marriages

These daily marriage devotionals are compiled from verses that we have shared with Christian couples in many counseling sessions over many years. Please read one per day and meditate on how it applies to your marriage. (Note: if you are not certain you are a Christian, please read The Sinner’s Prayer) If you miss one, two, or many days, don’t Continue reading Daily marriage devotionals for growing Christian marriages→

But they would not listen

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But if ye will not listen to the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers

Of all the saddest sentences in the world, “But they would not listen,” must be near the top of the list. When you reject help from someone who loves you, wants the best for you, and proves it through hard work and sacrifice, there isn’t anything left. And throughout human history, people have done that to God. Here are many Continue reading But they would not listen→

A double-minded person is unstable in all their ways

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A double-minded person is unstable in all their ways

The apostle James says, “A double-minded person is unstable in all their ways.” (James 1:8) And many false teachers say anyone with any confusion or doubt is a double-minded person. Is that what James meant? How does the Bible define a double-minded person? But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally Continue reading A double-minded person is unstable in all their ways→