05
Jul '16
Don’t Look Back
05
Jul '16
Don’t Look Back
by Tripp Prince, Wisdom Hunter Devotional
“Jesus said to another man, ‘Follow me.’ But he replied, ‘Lord, first let me go and bury my father.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.’ Still another said, ‘I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.’ Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.’ ” (Luke 9:59-62)
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20
Jun '16
A Call to Holy Living
20
Jun '16
A Call to Holy Living
by Ronnie Hewitt
“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, whoever disregards this instruction, disregards not man but God, Who gives His Holy Spirit to you.” – (1 Thes. 4:7-8; ESV)
A proper perspective of one’s self fosters sound judgment in the way one lives; this begins with one’s surrender and submission to Jesus. However, an enlarged ego clouds our judgment.
God desires that every believer lead a righteous life. 2 Tim. 2:22 says, “Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” (ESV)
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13
Jun '16
Image and Likeness
13
Jun '16
Image and Likeness
Wisdom Hunter Devotional
Wisdom Hunter Devotional
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness.’ ” (Genesis 1:26)
One of the most remarkable aspects of being human is that – as an image-bearer of God – you (in your body and in your relationships) have the capacity to reflect the very nature of God Himself. You are able to live your life in such a way that it can point beyond itself, encountering the love of God and sharing that love with the world.
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