I got something on my mind, bro some folks might not like thatFeel like it’s about that time to hit ’em with the Truth where that light’s atBut still some folks wanna fight that, ’cause hand that feeds wanna bite that‘Cause they think it’s pleasin’, it’s makin’ demons of all that He made but despite…
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set…
43 If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. [44] [b] 45 And if your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off. It is better for you to enter…
Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants, so that they did not bear grain. […] Still others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful.…
What you really need to change your life and give you an overwhelming sense of joy and fulfillment isn’t an ANR. It’s a fixation on knowing the God of the Word. I’m shocked and saddened at how much I’ve given in to lustful thoughts, situational ethics and a fleshly mindset over the past few years.…
God chastises his children when they choose to toy with biblical boundaries. By doing this, they put themselves in bondage and rob themselves of peace. God shows he’s really not having any of that by disciplining us severely whenever we transgress his commands. Let’s fight for absolute purity and blamelessness. God bless. Blamelessness
I read my Bible daily and have almost never missed a day in many years. But a few weeks ago, some ANR research had me flimsily read for several consecutive days. I read only for less than two minutes, knowing my heart wasn’t really in it, and that my primary desire was to check off…
Lord Jesus, take this competitor away. This struggle is real. The options are attractive. The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life sometimes get a hold of me, but You are stronger. My desire is great, but You’re greater. My eyes deceive me. There is nothing in this…
The Christian fight between legalism and antinomianism is lifelong. I said before how I used to be quite moralistic. Since founding this blog, I feel more enlightened and have left my prudish ways behind, but have to guard against worldly lust masquerading as newfound freedom in Christ. I mentioned how in the past few years,…
Contemporary English VersionThen Jesus said to all the people: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross every day and follow me. New International VersionThen he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their…
The fact that an ANR is barely mentioned in the Bible implicitly conveys that the mission of this blog never has been to reveal some central tenet of the Christian faith that has somehow been undiscovered for ages. This is only one man’s blog. It is not church, nor can it replace your daily Bible…
The Cost of Discipleship 25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not bear his…
Who may ascend the mountain of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not trust in an idol or swear by a false god. By which god do you swear? In whom, or what, do you trust?
Unless you’re a mammogram technician, oncologist, healthcare worker, breast augmentation expert, bra designer or similar, you really shouldn’t be thinking of breasts much, especially if you’re a single guy. I’m single, and should definitely call myself out. I go through cycles. Sometimes, the obsession described above defines me. Then I get convicted and by the…
The Temptation of Jesus 1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of…
27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of…
Exodus 20:3-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself…
“For I resolved to know nothing … except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” – 1 Corinthians 2:2 Further reading: What Does It Mean to Know Nothing except Christ and Him Crucified? FROM R.C. Sproul
I haven’t been in an ANR before and actual physical sin with women is not an issue for me, but if I said I haven’t recently been distracted and have my walk with Christ undermined, I’d be lying. I’m actually just coming out of a season of blindness and flesh-driven idolatry. I need your prayers.…
Christian, would you be content never tasting the blessing that an ANR is? If these first century Christians were content having their lives stolen from them so violently, then you should be able to endure the pain of being ANR-less for the rest of your life. The same Spirit that empowered these early believers…
John 4:34: “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Matthew 4: After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on…
Praise, God from whom all blessings flow, (James 1:17) Praise Him all creatures here below; (Psalm 145:21) Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; (Rev 5:11-14) Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost (Matt 28:19) Praise to the Father praise the Son Praise to the Spirit Three in One. (Matt 28:19, Deut 6:4) Praise to the most…
Bible Rank: 245 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. KJV Self-denialTop verses countdown
God is gracious, God is kind. God wants us to have an amazing time in the bedroom after exchanging vows. I look forward to getting married and having the best time imaginable being refreshed by a pair of natural water fountains. But I sometimes enjoy this prematurely, in thought and “research”. Wanting an ANR in…
Settle it now. Corporate worship is too important to revisit each weekend and wrestle, “Will I go this weekend, or sit this one out?” Neglecting to meet together will sow and nourish seeds of unbelief in your soul. Source: Your Single Most Important Habit | Desiring God Corporate WorshipFellowship
If this blog makes you stumble or in any way distracts you from Jesus Christ, stop visiting until you re-focus on the only One that deserves your obsession. Please spend more time reading your Bible than this blog. The point of my site is Christ, not ANR. Please forgive me if I’ve ever caused you to…
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