Ralph Wardlaw, Congregationalist, reflects on Ecclesiastes 5:8-20; James 2:5; and Psalm 72:4. He urges against oppression because Jesus, King of Zion, has largely chosen the poor as his subjects.
When you hear of the poor, do you think of “God’s people”, or do you protect your wallet? Which way are your faith leaders driving you?
How can you avoid oppression on one hand, and favoritism on the other?
https://sermons.onetwentysixfive.com/sermons/66720/john-1913-24-teaching/ #gospelofjohn #gospel #bible #biblestudy #sundayschool #adultsundayschool #church #christianity #jesussaves #God #JesusIsLord #JesusIsKing #jesussalva #jesuscristo #JesusLovesMe #crucifixion #bibleteaching #bibletalk #sabbathschool
George Henry Gerberding, Lutheran synod president, advises “The Lutheran Pastor,” and condemns tobacco. To indulge in something so injurious is sin. And people, can we not do this in public places?
In the 90’s, smoking in movies for kids was a big no-no. Now shows how hip young people are, we see it everywhere all at once. MJ is smoked in nonsmoking places.
How can you refrain from injuring others’ health by indulgence?
#christian #theologymemes #beablessingtoday #bibletalk #takemyhands
![[on tobacco] "Let everyone who knows or can know that its use is injurious to his health resolutely give it up and totally abstain. To injure one's health by any indulgence is sin. ... Let them not use it on the street or in public places."](https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/113/262/487/760/583/089/original/f3435f0c473f2256.png)
"Hey friends! 🌟 Let's chat about life's big questions and explore the wisdom of the Holy Bible together. Ready for some laid-back spiritual growth? 📖🙌 #BibleTalk #SpiritualJourney #ChillinWithFaith"
http://oldowanranch.com/2023/09/23/living-richly-embracing-selflessness-over-materialism/
"Engaging with the world without compromising Yahweh’s truth can be challenging, but we must develop our ability to do this.
Often, the best way is to listen a lot and speak a little. It can be tempting to want to give people advice, but it’s often not the right thing to do.
We need to use discretion, test the spirit, and discern if someone is ready to receive advice."
#ChristianLiving #BibleTalk #JesusChrist #christianiy #9jastodon
