One of the most common and well-understood concepts in life is that there is not enough time to do all that we believe needs to be done.


Christians face a great deal of guilt. Some guilt is from their own memory, regrets of the deeds they have done. Some guilt comes from the devil’s accusing, slandering, and trying to create the illusion of defeat. We must face guilt in a Scriptural manner, no matter what the cause.

While trying to rebuild Israel, Nehemiah wrote reminders of what Israel had gone through and why those terrible things had happened.

One way we can know where to apply our energy is by seeing the places the enemy attacks. In battle, the military does not need to defend a place where there is no attack. The place with much enemy activity and value is the place on which we ought to focus much of our attention.

One of the troubles in life is the desire to impress others, a desire which manifests itself in our dress, our home, our car purchases, and countless other areas. Many preachers have faced this desire when preparing their sermons, rather than preaching simple truths, they seek to WOW the congregation.

Matthew 28:11 “Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.”

Here are a few similar statements from our Lord. It seems He made it a practice to “get in the face of His critics.”

The world is more comfortable with demoniacs than the Saviour. Jesus makes folks uncomfortable, while demon-possessed men are not far from their comfort zone.

1 Corinthians 15:31 “I protest by your rejoicing which I have in Christ Jesus our Lord, I die daily.”

Following the ministry of Paul, we see that Titus and Demas left him. Paul’s other writings indicate many others who walked away from Paul and back to their old lives (or whatever it was they picked instead of the ministry).

“Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.”

1 Corinthians 9:12 “…lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.”
Paul was talking about his rights as an apostle, his privileges as a minister, and the simple fact that those who work should be paid. There was a question about Paul receiving pay for his work, and although Paul had that right, he did not accept it because he did not want to “hinder the gospel of Christ.”

We have all been in a classroom and heard of failing. I do not think I ever failed a class; I cannot even remember if I ever failed a test (although I am sure I did).

Sadly, even in a nation so advanced, most people have no clue where to find peace. We are seventy years into a nation that tossed God, prayer, and the Bible out of their schools, public arena, and politics. I would like to ask, “How is it going?”

When people think they are in danger (notice I said THINK, they need not truly be in any danger), they will often panic. Just as the story of Chicken Little, they will run around in a frenzy, and all kinds of stupid follows.  

As children, many times, one child will give orders to the others. Before any orders are obeyed, the question, “Who says?” is often asked. The child being ordered to do something wants to determine if the order was the sibling’s opinion or whether the order came from a parent or a teacher (strange as it may seem). If the order is from the sibling, the subordinate will not care to follow, but if the request is from the teacher or parent, the order is followed.

Leviticus 19:30 “Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the LORD.” 

Seek to please God not men (for they are most impossible to please, especially when you are seeking to please God).

When the law was made that no one could pray to anyone except the king, that was no big deal to the people who bowed down to a rock or a wooden statue; bowing down to the king was no big deal, everyone did it – except for Daniel because he was strange.

On occasion, I will address a subject that is needful because of the continued attacks upon a biblical truth.  Gender and family issues are certainly under attack, and booze and separation from the world are likewise under constant assault, but today, I would like to address the subject of our Bible again.