• Self-centered Christians who serve the Lord halfheartedly seldom have to pay a price for their faith. They are of little threat to Satan’s work because they are of little benefit to Christ’s.
    ~John MacArthur
    #ThursdayThoughts #HappyNewYear
    Self-centered Christians who serve the Lord halfheartedly seldom have to pay a price for their faith. They are of little threat to Satan’s work because they are of little benefit to Christ’s. ~John MacArthur #ThursdayThoughts #HappyNewYear
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  • Responding to a post on Substack a blogging Christian posted about the killing of Christians in Nigeria asking fellow Christians, “Where is the outrage? My response: Where is the outrage you ask?
    Safe and warm, sheltered, far away complacency happens.
    With a new administration at the helm, the atmosphere in the US has become more conducive to caring about others. Unfortunately it also pricks bleeding hearts who have a fit about lawbreakers having to face consequences. Victim mentality out of balance.

    We Jews have a different philosophical take on it, having been a hated and persecuted people for centuries.
    The N.T. says Christians through Faith are now grafted into that branch which is Israel. So we say, “Welcome to the club.” We have warned you, you are next.
    No self pity allowed, because of the Biblical truth sometimes G-d uses evil people as His Sword. G-d rains, or reigns, on the just and unjust alike. Even being innocent and on the side of the innocents we get caught in the cross Fire of His chastisements. That’s just the way the world is without the Messiah reigning as the King - reigning in person over the world.
    So we say often: G-d was King, G-d is King, G-d will be King. We need Mosheich NOW! Even knowing when the Messiah arrives in person the world will be filled with the knowledge of G-d - the Lord our G-d Who is One, we get conflicted to do whatever we can personally to heal and change the world. Are we very good at that? - No. We have among us those who get involved in the wrong causes, support the wrong people. Yet we have a Faith that G-d will avenge the bloodshed of ALL His servants, so we pray, trust and wait, but NOT with an expectation we will somehow be protected. Does that mean we don’t care? Of course we do! We are called to do whatever is necessary to not stand complacently by the shed blood of our neighbors. We believe despite the unchecked lawlessness we see in the world G-d is at work and whatever good we can do, good deeds, - loving our fellow human beings as we love ourselves is the work of the “spirit of Elijah” to prepare a path for the Messiah to arrive. Everything we do is to be done for the sake of Heaven. In that process of saying no or our own selfishness, can mean really being murdered. G-d’s enemy does his best to keep us distracted by fighting amongst ourselves, keeping the big picture from being seen. That’s the root cause of not being outraged.
    Responding to a post on Substack a blogging Christian posted about the killing of Christians in Nigeria asking fellow Christians, “Where is the outrage? My response: Where is the outrage you ask? Safe and warm, sheltered, far away complacency happens. With a new administration at the helm, the atmosphere in the US has become more conducive to caring about others. Unfortunately it also pricks bleeding hearts who have a fit about lawbreakers having to face consequences. Victim mentality out of balance. We Jews have a different philosophical take on it, having been a hated and persecuted people for centuries. The N.T. says Christians through Faith are now grafted into that branch which is Israel. So we say, “Welcome to the club.” We have warned you, you are next. No self pity allowed, because of the Biblical truth sometimes G-d uses evil people as His Sword. G-d rains, or reigns, on the just and unjust alike. Even being innocent and on the side of the innocents we get caught in the cross Fire of His chastisements. That’s just the way the world is without the Messiah reigning as the King - reigning in person over the world. So we say often: G-d was King, G-d is King, G-d will be King. We need Mosheich NOW! Even knowing when the Messiah arrives in person the world will be filled with the knowledge of G-d - the Lord our G-d Who is One, we get conflicted to do whatever we can personally to heal and change the world. Are we very good at that? - No. We have among us those who get involved in the wrong causes, support the wrong people. Yet we have a Faith that G-d will avenge the bloodshed of ALL His servants, so we pray, trust and wait, but NOT with an expectation we will somehow be protected. Does that mean we don’t care? Of course we do! We are called to do whatever is necessary to not stand complacently by the shed blood of our neighbors. We believe despite the unchecked lawlessness we see in the world G-d is at work and whatever good we can do, good deeds, - loving our fellow human beings as we love ourselves is the work of the “spirit of Elijah” to prepare a path for the Messiah to arrive. Everything we do is to be done for the sake of Heaven. In that process of saying no or our own selfishness, can mean really being murdered. G-d’s enemy does his best to keep us distracted by fighting amongst ourselves, keeping the big picture from being seen. That’s the root cause of not being outraged.
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  • In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.
    ~Howard Hendricks
    #MondayMeditation
    In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering. ~Howard Hendricks #MondayMeditation
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  • The #Global #Persecution Of #Christians Has Greatly Intensified In 2025 https://endoftheamericandream.com/the-global-persecution-of-christians-has-greatly-intensified-in-2025/
    The #Global #Persecution Of #Christians Has Greatly Intensified In 2025 https://endoftheamericandream.com/the-global-persecution-of-christians-has-greatly-intensified-in-2025/
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    The Global Persecution Of Christians Has Greatly Intensified In 2025
    While Christians in the western world peacefully celebrate Christmas, most of them have absolutely no idea what is happening to their brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe. As I detailed a couple of months ago, most of the population of the world lives in a country where Christians are being violently ... Read more
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  • Video: "The 7 #NoahideLaws That Will Be Used to Kill #Christians And It’s Already in Motion" #Noahide https://youtu.be/yi7hasC_q5Q?si=yRhRu81Ok9uMbnV6
    Video: "The 7 #NoahideLaws That Will Be Used to Kill #Christians And It’s Already in Motion" #Noahide https://youtu.be/yi7hasC_q5Q?si=yRhRu81Ok9uMbnV6
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  • Video Sermon #kjv #kingjamesabible #bible #scripture #scriptures #biblestudy Pastor Bryan Denlinger - Using #ArtificialIntelligence #AI is a SIN! (Amen Preacher!) Pastor Bryan says I am very disturbed to see many #Christians (some even in #ministry!) using artificial intelligence. There are 3 reasons why it is a #sin. 1. #Idolatry 2. Job Destruction 3. #Prophecy. In this video I am going to show the scriptures to explain why Christians should be shunning the use of a.i., and in fact why it is harmful even for lost people to be using. https://youtu.be/bMCVgsnYU9M?si=i2Y9hL-DUYTEK5CD
    Video Sermon #kjv #kingjamesabible #bible #scripture #scriptures #biblestudy Pastor Bryan Denlinger - Using #ArtificialIntelligence #AI is a SIN! (Amen Preacher!) Pastor Bryan says 👉I am very disturbed to see many #Christians (some even in #ministry!) using artificial intelligence. There are 3 reasons why it is a #sin. 1. #Idolatry 2. Job Destruction 3. #Prophecy. In this video I am going to show the scriptures to explain why Christians should be shunning the use of a.i., and in fact why it is harmful even for lost people to be using. https://youtu.be/bMCVgsnYU9M?si=i2Y9hL-DUYTEK5CD
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  • Christians had better learn how to treat each other, and quickly. God is not going to keep enduring all this infighting. He is not pleased with divisions and folks who sow discord amongst the saints.
    #MondayMeditation
    Christians had better learn how to treat each other, and quickly. God is not going to keep enduring all this infighting. He is not pleased with divisions and folks who sow discord amongst the saints. #MondayMeditation
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  • I think that as Christians we need to walk the delicate balance between standing in opposition to same-sex marriages and yet showing that we can do that without becoming angry or hateful.
    ~Erwin W. Lutzer
    #MondayMeditation
    I think that as Christians we need to walk the delicate balance between standing in opposition to same-sex marriages and yet showing that we can do that without becoming angry or hateful. ~Erwin W. Lutzer #MondayMeditation
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  • Video Pastor Bryan Denlinger #kjv #kingjamesbible #bible #scriptures - Don't Be Intimidated By #Hollywood #Witchcraft The wicked evolutionary witches in the media industry (including Hollywood actors) are constantly trying to deceive people into thinking that THEY control the future, and that their plans are going to make the world a "better place". They do this, because they hate #God and want to reject what the Holy Bible says about THEIR future. Their great desire is to bend, shape, and change reality, which is exactly what practicing witches do.
    Every #Christian must remember what the Bible says about the future of this world. The #Antichrist kingdom is coming, and it will end in COMPLETE FAILURE! All of their "technologies" are going to break down, and they will find themselves trying desperately to maintain their illusions, as the wrath of almighty God is poured out upon them. Right now, these media witches are trying to scare Christians into submission to their #satanic goals and agendas. Bible believers must FIGHT them! - https://rumble.com/v3n4zlv-dont-be-intimidated-by-hollywood-witchcraft.html
    Video Pastor Bryan Denlinger #kjv #kingjamesbible #bible #scriptures - Don't Be Intimidated By #Hollywood #Witchcraft The wicked evolutionary witches in the media industry (including Hollywood actors) are constantly trying to deceive people into thinking that THEY control the future, and that their plans are going to make the world a "better place". They do this, because they hate #God and want to reject what the Holy Bible says about THEIR future. Their great desire is to bend, shape, and change reality, which is exactly what practicing witches do. Every #Christian must remember what the Bible says about the future of this world. The #Antichrist kingdom is coming, and it will end in COMPLETE FAILURE! All of their "technologies" are going to break down, and they will find themselves trying desperately to maintain their illusions, as the wrath of almighty God is poured out upon them. Right now, these media witches are trying to scare Christians into submission to their #satanic goals and agendas. Bible believers must FIGHT them! - https://rumble.com/v3n4zlv-dont-be-intimidated-by-hollywood-witchcraft.html
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  • Why the pilgrims came to what would generations later become America: To worship God in accordance to the dictates of their own conscience (refer to the Mayflower Compact)

    Why a group of persecuted Christians that have become known as the Mayflower Church are seeking asylum in America: Same reason as the pilgrims of whom America is a product.
    https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-churches-pledge-to-sponsor-exiled-mayflower-church-members.html?utm_source=webapp&utm_medium=notification&utm_content=headline&utm_source=onesignal&utm_campaign=2023-03-05

    And asylum was eventually granted to them surprisingly under the Biden administration of all administrations
    https://www.christianpost.com/news/chinas-mayflower-church-members-resettled-in-us-after-3-years.html?utm_medium=notification&utm_content=headline&utm_source=onesignal&utm_campaign=2023-04-08

    Why the pilgrims came to what would generations later become America: To worship God in accordance to the dictates of their own conscience (refer to the Mayflower Compact) Why a group of persecuted Christians that have become known as the Mayflower Church are seeking asylum in America: Same reason as the pilgrims of whom America is a product. https://www.christianpost.com/news/texas-churches-pledge-to-sponsor-exiled-mayflower-church-members.html?utm_source=webapp&utm_medium=notification&utm_content=headline&utm_source=onesignal&utm_campaign=2023-03-05 And asylum was eventually granted to them surprisingly under the Biden administration of all administrations https://www.christianpost.com/news/chinas-mayflower-church-members-resettled-in-us-after-3-years.html?utm_medium=notification&utm_content=headline&utm_source=onesignal&utm_campaign=2023-04-08
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    Texas churches pledge to sponsor exiled Mayflower Church members
    Churches in Texas have pledged to sponsor the resettlement of about 60 Christians from China s persecuted Mayflower Church who fled to South Korea in 2019 but were denied asylum
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  • I have started seeing Trump's comment about Reiner in a different light. At first, I thought it was inappropriate. But looking at it in a different perspective, I think maybe he was saying that the anger that so many liberals have towards him, conservatives, and Christians (which Reiner did), literally takes their focus off of so many other things that they really should be focused on. People, regardless of their political preferences, should start focusing on more important things, like their families. I think Reiner was so focused on his hatred toward over half of the country, that it took his focus off of his son. I wonder if his son got into drugs and had mental health issues because he was craving his father's attention that he never got. Maybe his son heard so much anger and negativity from his father that he just couldn't handle it, so he turned to drugs. Anyone who has so much hatred toward a President, conservatives who voted for him, and towards anyone that doesn't agree with their views can literally become mentally unstable. So, maybe we are taking Trump's statement out of context. Trump was right that Reiner let his anger and hatred of him and conservatives control his life. If only Reiner and other liberals could just let go of their anger and hatred toward people who disagree with them, we would have less crimes and violence. I think that's what Trump was actually trying to convey. He didn't use the best wording, but he does have a point.
    I have started seeing Trump's comment about Reiner in a different light. At first, I thought it was inappropriate. But looking at it in a different perspective, I think maybe he was saying that the anger that so many liberals have towards him, conservatives, and Christians (which Reiner did), literally takes their focus off of so many other things that they really should be focused on. People, regardless of their political preferences, should start focusing on more important things, like their families. I think Reiner was so focused on his hatred toward over half of the country, that it took his focus off of his son. I wonder if his son got into drugs and had mental health issues because he was craving his father's attention that he never got. Maybe his son heard so much anger and negativity from his father that he just couldn't handle it, so he turned to drugs. Anyone who has so much hatred toward a President, conservatives who voted for him, and towards anyone that doesn't agree with their views can literally become mentally unstable. So, maybe we are taking Trump's statement out of context. Trump was right that Reiner let his anger and hatred of him and conservatives control his life. If only Reiner and other liberals could just let go of their anger and hatred toward people who disagree with them, we would have less crimes and violence. I think that's what Trump was actually trying to convey. He didn't use the best wording, but he does have a point.
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  • A glimpse into how Christians in Russia were still able to preach the Gospel, even when being persecuted.
    https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1901-2000/russian-pentecostals-took-the-road-11630816.html
    A glimpse into how Christians in Russia were still able to preach the Gospel, even when being persecuted. https://www.christianity.com/church/church-history/timeline/1901-2000/russian-pentecostals-took-the-road-11630816.html
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    Russian Pentecostals Took the Road
    Siberian Christians seek asylum in US embassy
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  • Doctor expelled from WY state health panel after expressing his opposition to sex-change surgeries for children. This is a reminder that even in conservative run states and in places expected to be the least hostile to Christians, persecution can still happen.
    https://www.wnd.com/2024/09/illegal-retaliation-doctor-sues-governor-after-fired-for-voicing-sound-medical-opinion/
    Doctor expelled from WY state health panel after expressing his opposition to sex-change surgeries for children. This is a reminder that even in conservative run states and in places expected to be the least hostile to Christians, persecution can still happen. https://www.wnd.com/2024/09/illegal-retaliation-doctor-sues-governor-after-fired-for-voicing-sound-medical-opinion/
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    'Illegal retaliation': Doctor sues governor after fired for voicing sound medical opinion * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
    A doctor in Wyoming is pursuing a First Amendment lawsuit against Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon after the state's chief executive forced him off a health panel because of his private views about transgender body mutilations on children.
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  • Faith based colleges and universities make up only a small fraction of all universities and colleges and yet they were targeted the most by the Biden creature for alleged legal violations that other universities and colleges were not targeted for.

    [Suspicious]
    https://www.rvmnews.com/2024/11/report-biden-harris-department-of-education-overwhelmingly-targeted-christians/
    Faith based colleges and universities make up only a small fraction of all universities and colleges and yet they were targeted the most by the Biden creature for alleged legal violations that other universities and colleges were not targeted for. [Suspicious] https://www.rvmnews.com/2024/11/report-biden-harris-department-of-education-overwhelmingly-targeted-christians/
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    Report: Biden-Harris Department Of Education Overwhelmingly Targeted Christians
    Nearly 70% of enforcement actions executed by the Biden-Harris administration’s Department of Education (DoE) have been directed at faith-based and career
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  • 1,000 US #pastors travel to train as 'ambassadors' for #Israel https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-christians-gaza/
    1,000 US #pastors travel to train as 'ambassadors' for #Israel https://responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-christians-gaza/
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    1,000 US pastors travel to train as 'ambassadors' for Israel
    The trip was hosted by Benjamin Netanyahu's government with the hearty blessing of America's evangelical Zionist movement
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  • Christians do not support abortion.
    #TuesdayTidbit
    Christians do not support abortion. #TuesdayTidbit
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  • I got a sneaky suspicion that all the infighting between Christians and conservatives is going to cost us big in the 2028 elections.
    https://buymeacoffee.com/abiblicalworldview/stop-the-infighting-let-work-together
    I got a sneaky suspicion that all the infighting between Christians and conservatives is going to cost us big in the 2028 elections. https://buymeacoffee.com/abiblicalworldview/stop-the-infighting-let-work-together
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  • God Will Meet You Where Your Faith Is
    https://johnhouk.substack.com/p/god-will-meet-you-where-your-faith

    SUMMARY: I’m one of those Word of Faith adherents condemned by so many mainline Christians. Many Word of Faith critics claim the movement takes Scripture out of context yet fail to actually and validly show anything out of context… When a Preacher or Teacher expounds the Word of God to help the listener line up with the Word of God – THAT IS GOOD! When a Preacher or Teacher uses the Word of God to increase donations – THAT IS EVIL! … In early November I went in for a checkup with my Primary Physician. I pointed out a large bump bottom left from my eye. … The Mohs Surgery was undertaken on 12/11/25. It went well and was pronounced skin cancer free. …THANK YOU JESUS! …YOU CAN READ ALL.
    #ChristTheHealer
    God Will Meet You Where Your Faith Is https://johnhouk.substack.com/p/god-will-meet-you-where-your-faith SUMMARY: I’m one of those Word of Faith adherents condemned by so many mainline Christians. Many Word of Faith critics claim the movement takes Scripture out of context yet fail to actually and validly show anything out of context… When a Preacher or Teacher expounds the Word of God to help the listener line up with the Word of God – THAT IS GOOD! When a Preacher or Teacher uses the Word of God to increase donations – THAT IS EVIL! … In early November I went in for a checkup with my Primary Physician. I pointed out a large bump bottom left from my eye. … The Mohs Surgery was undertaken on 12/11/25. It went well and was pronounced skin cancer free. …THANK YOU JESUS! …YOU CAN READ ALL. #ChristTheHealer
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  • Video Sermon #kjv #kingjamesbible #bible #scriptures Pastor Bryan Denlinger What Is The "Peace That Passeth All Understanding"? - Pastor Bryan #Philippians 4:4-7 defines how a #Christian can have a level of peace that lost people cannot understand. In this video I will be talking about what makes up this peace from the #Lord. First of all, a Christian understands the forgiveness of their personal #sins, and the imputed righteousness which comes from the Lord #JesusChrist. Secondly, as we get older we look forward to getting a new body at the #resurrection of the saints. Third, we look forward to our true home in heaven. And finally, Christians have peace in this life because of the Lord's protection, and also His provision for us. https://youtu.be/hMcDhMSyslI?si=D-_H204XBkqu_7SP
    Video Sermon #kjv #kingjamesbible #bible #scriptures Pastor Bryan Denlinger What Is The "Peace That Passeth All Understanding"? - Pastor Bryan 👉#Philippians 4:4-7 defines how a #Christian can have a level of peace that lost people cannot understand. In this video I will be talking about what makes up this peace from the #Lord. First of all, a Christian understands the forgiveness of their personal #sins, and the imputed righteousness which comes from the Lord #JesusChrist. Secondly, as we get older we look forward to getting a new body at the #resurrection of the saints. Third, we look forward to our true home in heaven. And finally, Christians have peace in this life because of the Lord's protection, and also His provision for us. https://youtu.be/hMcDhMSyslI?si=D-_H204XBkqu_7SP
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  • Remember The Persecuted #Christians – Like Those Who First Came To #America https://www.wnd.com/2025/12/remember-persecuted-christians-like-those-who-first-came/
    Remember The Persecuted #Christians – Like Those Who First Came To #America https://www.wnd.com/2025/12/remember-persecuted-christians-like-those-who-first-came/
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  • That depends on what they believe about Jesus.
    https://www.gotquestions.org/Mormons-Christians.html
    That depends on what they believe about Jesus. https://www.gotquestions.org/Mormons-Christians.html
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    Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved? | GotQuestions.org
    Are Mormons Christians? Are Mormons saved? Can a person believe in Mormonism and still be saved?
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  • In #Florida, #Christians Face Felony Charges for Disrupting #Muslim Prayer https://www.frontpagemag.com/in-florida-christians-face-felony-charges-for-disrupting-muslim-prayer/
    In #Florida, #Christians Face Felony Charges for Disrupting #Muslim Prayer https://www.frontpagemag.com/in-florida-christians-face-felony-charges-for-disrupting-muslim-prayer/
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  • Christian, survey yourself. You call yourself “Christian,” which once was a pejorative, but now is a self-applied appellation of faith. How often do you consider the implications of having laid claim to this title?

    As Christians, we are called as His disciples not only to follow Christ and His teachings but also to reflect Christ Himself. For we were “predestined to become conformed to the image” of Christ (Rom. 8:29). According to Paul, we are as He is, for “as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly (1 Cor. 15:48).

    Paul says this in a comparison of having been born in Adam to having been born in Christ (1 Cor. 15:47-48). We have been born in Christ, and therefore are “those who are heavenly.”

    What then, Christian? Do you live as if still of Adam? Are you “earthy” instead of “heavenly”? Or have you been crucified with Christ, and now allow Him to live through you, living this life in the flesh by faith in the Son of God who loved you and gave Himself up for you (Gal. 2:20)?

    Brethren, let us live as those worthy of the calling to which we have been called (Eph. 4:1), and be no longer conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of our minds (Rom. 12:2) that we may make known to this world the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 1:16).

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    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, December 6

    "As is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly." 1 Corinthians 15:48

    The head and members are of one nature, and not like that monstrous image which Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. The head was of fine gold, but the belly and thighs were of brass, the legs of iron, and the feet, part of iron and part of clay. Christ's mystical body is no absurd combination of opposites; the members were mortal, and therefore Jesus died; the glorified head is immortal, and therefore the body is immortal too, for thus the record stands, "Because I live, ye shall live also." As is our loving Head, such is the body, and every member in particular. A chosen Head and chosen members; an accepted Head, and accepted members; a living Head, and living members. If the head be pure gold, all the parts of the body are of pure gold also. Thus is there a double union of nature as a basis for the closest communion. Pause here, devout reader, and see if thou canst without ecstatic amazement, contemplate the infinite condescension of the Son of God in thus exalting thy wretchedness into blessed union with His glory. Thou art so mean that in remembrance of thy mortality, thou mayest say to corruption, "Thou art my father," and to the worm, "Thou art my sister"; and yet in Christ thou art so honoured that thou canst say to the Almighty, "Abba, Father," and to the Incarnate God, "Thou art my brother and my husband." Surely if relationships to ancient and noble families make men think highly of themselves, we have whereof to glory over the heads of them all. Let the poorest and most despised believer lay hold upon this privilege; let not a senseless indolence make him negligent to trace his pedigree, and let him suffer no foolish attachment to present vanities to occupy his thoughts to the exclusion of this glorious, this heavenly honour of union with Christ.
    Christian, survey yourself. You call yourself “Christian,” which once was a pejorative, but now is a self-applied appellation of faith. How often do you consider the implications of having laid claim to this title? As Christians, we are called as His disciples not only to follow Christ and His teachings but also to reflect Christ Himself. For we were “predestined to become conformed to the image” of Christ (Rom. 8:29). According to Paul, we are as He is, for “as is the heavenly, so also are those who are heavenly (1 Cor. 15:48). Paul says this in a comparison of having been born in Adam to having been born in Christ (1 Cor. 15:47-48). We have been born in Christ, and therefore are “those who are heavenly.” What then, Christian? Do you live as if still of Adam? Are you “earthy” instead of “heavenly”? Or have you been crucified with Christ, and now allow Him to live through you, living this life in the flesh by faith in the Son of God who loved you and gave Himself up for you (Gal. 2:20)? Brethren, let us live as those worthy of the calling to which we have been called (Eph. 4:1), and be no longer conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of our minds (Rom. 12:2) that we may make known to this world the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (2 Pet. 1:16). —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, December 6 "As is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly." 1 Corinthians 15:48 The head and members are of one nature, and not like that monstrous image which Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. The head was of fine gold, but the belly and thighs were of brass, the legs of iron, and the feet, part of iron and part of clay. Christ's mystical body is no absurd combination of opposites; the members were mortal, and therefore Jesus died; the glorified head is immortal, and therefore the body is immortal too, for thus the record stands, "Because I live, ye shall live also." As is our loving Head, such is the body, and every member in particular. A chosen Head and chosen members; an accepted Head, and accepted members; a living Head, and living members. If the head be pure gold, all the parts of the body are of pure gold also. Thus is there a double union of nature as a basis for the closest communion. Pause here, devout reader, and see if thou canst without ecstatic amazement, contemplate the infinite condescension of the Son of God in thus exalting thy wretchedness into blessed union with His glory. Thou art so mean that in remembrance of thy mortality, thou mayest say to corruption, "Thou art my father," and to the worm, "Thou art my sister"; and yet in Christ thou art so honoured that thou canst say to the Almighty, "Abba, Father," and to the Incarnate God, "Thou art my brother and my husband." Surely if relationships to ancient and noble families make men think highly of themselves, we have whereof to glory over the heads of them all. Let the poorest and most despised believer lay hold upon this privilege; let not a senseless indolence make him negligent to trace his pedigree, and let him suffer no foolish attachment to present vanities to occupy his thoughts to the exclusion of this glorious, this heavenly honour of union with Christ.
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  • Dear Christians, criticism comes quickly and easily, and though reproof and correction are necessary, criticism can be destructive to the soul. As Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.”

    While it is easy to tear down, how often do we build up and encourage? More so, how often do we celebrate our brethren in living out the truth?

    John, in his third letter, exclaimed to Gaius, “I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth” (3 Jn. 1:3). Do you rejoice over our brethren walking in truth?

    After all, this is an aspect of love, it “rejoices with the truth” (1 Cor. 13:6).

    Therefore, while we rightly should exhort, reprove, correct one another with Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16), we also should be encouraging one another (Heb. 10:24-25), and rejoicing when we see our brethren walking in the light and in truth (1 Jn. 1:7; 3 Jn. 1:3).

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    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, November 28

    "For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth." 3 John 3

    The truth was in Gaius, and Gaius walked in the truth. If the first had not been the case, the second could never have occurred; and if the second could not be said of him the first would have been a mere pretence. Truth must enter into the soul, penetrate and saturate it, or else it is of no value. Doctrines held as a matter of creed are like bread in the hand, which ministers no nourishment to the frame; but doctrine accepted by the heart, is as food digested, which, by assimilation, sustains and builds up the body. In us truth must be a living force, an active energy, an indwelling reality, a part of the woof and warp of our being. If it be in us, we cannot henceforth part with it. A man may lose his garments or his limbs, but his inward parts are vital, and cannot be torn away without absolute loss of life. A Christian can die, but he cannot deny the truth. Now it is a rule of nature that the inward affects the outward, as light shines from the centre of the lantern through the glass: when, therefore, the truth is kindled within, its brightness soon beams forth in the outward life and conversation. It is said that the food of certain worms colours the cocoons of silk which they spin: and just so the nutriment upon which a man's inward nature lives gives a tinge to every word and deed proceeding from him. To walk in the truth, imports a life of integrity, holiness, faithfulness, and simplicity- the natural product of those principles of truth which the gospel teaches, and which the Spirit of God enables us to receive. We may judge of the secrets of the soul by their manifestation in the man's conversation. Be it ours today, O gracious Spirit, to be ruled and governed by Thy divine authority, so that nothing false or sinful may reign in our hearts, lest it extend its malignant influence to our daily walk among men.
    Dear Christians, criticism comes quickly and easily, and though reproof and correction are necessary, criticism can be destructive to the soul. As Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” While it is easy to tear down, how often do we build up and encourage? More so, how often do we celebrate our brethren in living out the truth? John, in his third letter, exclaimed to Gaius, “I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth” (3 Jn. 1:3). Do you rejoice over our brethren walking in truth? After all, this is an aspect of love, it “rejoices with the truth” (1 Cor. 13:6). Therefore, while we rightly should exhort, reprove, correct one another with Scripture (2 Tim. 3:16), we also should be encouraging one another (Heb. 10:24-25), and rejoicing when we see our brethren walking in the light and in truth (1 Jn. 1:7; 3 Jn. 1:3). —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, November 28 "For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth." 3 John 3 The truth was in Gaius, and Gaius walked in the truth. If the first had not been the case, the second could never have occurred; and if the second could not be said of him the first would have been a mere pretence. Truth must enter into the soul, penetrate and saturate it, or else it is of no value. Doctrines held as a matter of creed are like bread in the hand, which ministers no nourishment to the frame; but doctrine accepted by the heart, is as food digested, which, by assimilation, sustains and builds up the body. In us truth must be a living force, an active energy, an indwelling reality, a part of the woof and warp of our being. If it be in us, we cannot henceforth part with it. A man may lose his garments or his limbs, but his inward parts are vital, and cannot be torn away without absolute loss of life. A Christian can die, but he cannot deny the truth. Now it is a rule of nature that the inward affects the outward, as light shines from the centre of the lantern through the glass: when, therefore, the truth is kindled within, its brightness soon beams forth in the outward life and conversation. It is said that the food of certain worms colours the cocoons of silk which they spin: and just so the nutriment upon which a man's inward nature lives gives a tinge to every word and deed proceeding from him. To walk in the truth, imports a life of integrity, holiness, faithfulness, and simplicity- the natural product of those principles of truth which the gospel teaches, and which the Spirit of God enables us to receive. We may judge of the secrets of the soul by their manifestation in the man's conversation. Be it ours today, O gracious Spirit, to be ruled and governed by Thy divine authority, so that nothing false or sinful may reign in our hearts, lest it extend its malignant influence to our daily walk among men.
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