Robert Wurtz II's Blog, page 10
August 21, 2021
The spirit of Mammon
The spirit of Mammon Robert Wurtz II For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (1 Timothy 6:10 NKJV) Idioms, proverbs, and phrases are like rivers; sometimes, it can be challenging to... Continue Reading →
July 31, 2021
Seven Steps to the Grave
Seven Steps to the Grave Robert Wurtz II “And the LORD said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.” (Genesis 6:3 NKJV) “But in the fourth generation they shall return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.” (Genesis... Continue Reading →
July 24, 2021
Built-in Disrespect
Built-in Disrespect Robert Wurtz II He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How... Continue Reading →
July 17, 2021
Yielding to the Holy Spirit
Yielding to the Holy Spirit Robert Wurtz II “Then the LORD said, “My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, because he also is flesh; nevertheless his days shall be one hundred and twenty years.”” (Genesis 6:3 NAS95) “You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your... Continue Reading →
July 15, 2021
The Warnings We Need
The Warnings We Need Robert Wurtz II Him we preach, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature (perfect) in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. (Colossians 1:28-29) Paul gives three approaches he used to bring about the perfection... Continue Reading →
July 13, 2021
The spirit of the Sons of Eli
The spirit of the Sons of Eli Robert Wurtz II Also, before they burned the fat, the priest’s servant would come and say to the man who sacrificed, “Give meat for roasting to the priest, for he will not take boiled meat from you, but raw.” And if the man said to him, “They should really... Continue Reading →
July 5, 2021
Restoring People’s Sense of Sin
Restoring People’s Sense of Sin Robert Wurtz II Nevertheless, I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper (Holy Spirit) will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come,... Continue Reading →
July 3, 2021
Covering or Confessing Sin?
Covering or Confessing Sin? Two Approaches Robert Wurtz II In the morning it happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah. And he wrote in the letter, saying, “Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down... Continue Reading →
June 9, 2021
Love, and the Sacred Fire
Love, and the Sacred Fire Robert Wurtz II Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. (Ephesians 5:1–2 NKJV) Our passage is one of many examples of... Continue Reading →
May 21, 2021
The spirit of Alexander the Coppersmith
The spirit of Alexander the Coppersmith Robert Wurtz II Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. (2 Timothy 4:14–15 ESV) Paul penned his last words to young Timothy, knowing that his time was short.... Continue Reading →
