Is there true biblical prosperity and how does it differ from the popular “prosperity doctrine” preached from many pulpits today? If so, how do we put ourselves in a position to experience it? And what is the danger of believing an unbiblical doctrine concerning prosperity?
Are there habits that can rob us of God’s blessings? Could they be things that many of us do without thinking? If so, what are they and what do they look like when they show up in our lives?
Also in today’s post, is it possible for evil and suffering to lead to good? Are there things in our lives that we need to see from an eternal perspective? And others where we must simply trust that God has a plan and purpose when we don’t understand?
And while most of us have favorite teachers and pastors, could some of us be in danger of following men and not God?
Do you find yourself tempted to envy someone? We can envy when we have been lazy and not put in the effort that is required to accomplish something. But often, we’re working hard and can’t understand why someone or many someones seem to enjoy a level of success that we don’t. Either way, we can become discontent with where God has us. And instead of trusting that He knows what’s best, we grumble, complain, and run the risk of becoming bitter and resentful.
What causes laziness? What does the Bible say about laziness? Is it a choice or could it be a self-esteem issue or something else altogether?
How and when does laziness show up in your life? In the physical area? With mental pursuits? Or maybe with spiritual things? And when we spot laziness in our lives, what should we do?
And most important of all, how does the gospel intersect this area and every area with which we struggle?
And from our Old Testament reading:
The devil has always sought to destroy what God loves. Proverbs says, “… All those who hate me [God] love death.”
Pagan religions frequently involve human sacrifice or behaviors that result in sickness, death, and destruction. And while the devil may seem less obvious in developed countries like ours, has ours become a culture of death, too?
As I said last week, keeping clutter under control seems to be a battle I’m constantly fighting. And most of us would agree that clutter can quickly make us feel overwhelmed and disorganized. But could there be spiritual clutter in our lives that creates a whole host of problems? Could it lead to a sense of hopelessness and lethargy and could it hinder our relationships with God?
While I’m sure it’s not an exhaustive list, I suggested eight things that I see as spiritual clutter. Today I’m going to talk about ways to rid yourself of that clutter.
Keeping clutter under control seems to be a battle I’m constantly fighting and sometimes losing. As a friend of my husband’s once said, an open surface just seems to invite you to put something on it. It’s easy to set things on the nearest convenient space thinking we’ll deal with them later. Unfortunately, clutter can quickly make us feel overwhelmed and disorganized. In fact, organizational experts will tell you that the minute or two it takes to put things in their proper place can save you a lot of time and energy later. But what about spiritual clutter? Could spiritual clutter lead to a sense of hopelessness and lethargy in our spiritual lives? Worse yet, could it be hindering our relationships with God?
© 2024 · Your Website. Theme by HB-Themes.
