These things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous – 1 John 2:1
The Christian’s goal, John says quite frankly, is total sanctification — complete victory over sin in our own life.
John is not satisfied, and neither is the […]
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake – 1 John 2:12
You are a sinner. Your thoughts, your actions, and your words are all tainted with selfishness, pride, and idolatry. You need forgiveness.
By whom do you need to be forgiven? While you may have hurt friends or […]
When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses – Mark 11:25
The only way any prayer is ever heard is through the righteous imputation and intercession of Jesus Christ. Yet it is Jesus who here reminds us that successful prayers […]
Only by pride cometh contention – Proverbs 13:10
This powerful proverb brings arguments to a sweet conclusion, lost tempers to a cool self-examination, and finger pointing to a swift end.
Only by pride is there contention, or conflict. Arguments and strife do not come because one person is right and another is wrong. They only come by […]
His lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not everyone his brother their trespasses – Matthew 18:34-35
When someone asked Jesus what the great commandment is, He replied […]
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