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Scattered but Preaching – Acts 8:4

Do you consider yourself a preacher?

“Now, those who were scattered went on their way preaching the word.” Acts 8:4

Imagine what the world would look like if each of us lived in such a way that others would ask. I don’t think everyone went talking about Jesus all the time. But they went living in such a way that Jesus is what they ended up talking about.

Basically, Saul chased the Christians into the world.

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Rights as Stumbling Blocks – 1 Corinthians 8:9

Do our rights cause others to stumble? Are there areas where this might be true in your life?

“But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.” 1 Corinthians 8:9

Paul is talking about meat sacrificed to idols. However in current days, this may be more true in the area of alcohol or marijuana.

The Bible doesn’t condemn alcohol. It speaks very sharply about the misuse of alcohol.

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The Cost of Being Right

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Everyone likes to be right. As soon as we realize we are wrong, we change so that we are right again. (You’re laughing because it’s true!)

Although there is undeniably great value in accuracy and precision at work, when proving that you are right is the goal, the repercussions can be devastating — because if I’m right, that makes you wrong.

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A Place for My Opinions – Proverbs 18:2

Are you quick to develop and share your opinions?

“A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.” Proverbs 18:2 ESV

This is like part 2 to our previous episode. I need to memorize this verse, too. In some of the older translations, it says “but only in revealing his own mind,”  (NASB) or “disclosing what is on his mind,” (NET).

Today, let’s listen to what we say.

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Saying Too Much – Proverbs 17:27-28

Do you ever put your foot in your mouth?

Proverbs 17:27-28 “Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.”

I talked about this passage (episode 143) over 2 years ago. I need to read it and recite it every month. Can you restrain your words?

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Within Our Control – Proverbs 16:32

Do you handle your anger well?

“Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32 ESV

I often need to remember that I must be slow to anger. This verse is one that’s pointed at me. When we’re quick to get angry, we shut others out. When we’re slow to anger, we can be quicker to share.

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How Do You Think About God? – Hebrews 10:31

What terrifies you?

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Hebrews 10:31

The writer of Hebrews reminds us it’s a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Our faith doesn’t negate the power of God or our need to fear him. Faith causes us to live differently. 

I want to use this verse as a reminder that I report to someone much larger and more powerful than I am.

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Remember Our Former Struggles – Romans 2:15-16

Do you remember life before you started trusting Jesus?

“They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.” Romans 2:15-16 ESV

We’re reminded again today that our enemy isn’t flesh and blood. See Ephesians 6:12, 1 Peter 5:8.

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Carrying a Revival Spirit in the Marketplace

This post was written by Tacoi Bell of The Anointed Editorial. To connect with Tacoi, see the information in the bio at the end of this post.

The Asbury revival has become an example of God’s invitation to deeper relationship with him in our current state of affairs. For weeks, other believers have traveled from all over the country, hoping for a true encounter with the one true living God. Many would say he met them at the small university.

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Evidence for a Creator – Romans 2:14

Are certain things just wrong?

“For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law.” Romans 2:14 ESV

As Jesus-followers, we find it easy to see that certain things are wrong. It’s not wrong to each a lunch, but it is wrong to do it if you took it from someone else who was just about to eat it.

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