“God’s love is ‘perfected’… in the sense that the Christian has perceived it, has responded to it, and it is having its intended effect in his or her behavior.”
Tag Archives: commands
Misguided giving | Matthew 23:23-24
Maybe they are, to some extent. But they are following the letter of the law, not the spirit of the law. They are missing the forest for the trees.
What’s missing? | Matthew 19:16-22
Even after reviewing the list Jesus gives him, he still senses he’s missing something for he says, “what am I still lacking?”
Tradition trumps Command | Matthew 15:1-9
Don’t get it wrong. Tradition is not bad. But when tradition becomes meaningless ritual or replaces the command and its intent, it’s wrong.
First murder | Genesis 4:6-8
The Lord warned Cain that he was being strongly tempted to sin but that he needed to (and could) master the temptation. 1 Cor 10:13 tells us that God helps us.
That one command | Genesis 2:15-17
Do you obey the Lord’s commands?
We Christians say we believe the Bible is God’s Word and final authority. We read and know His commands. But do we obey them?
Fish, foul and fruitful-Day 5 | Genesis 1:20-23
God creates life according to its kind. We first saw this when He created the trees and grass on Day 3. He repeats it here and again with animals for emphasis.