Robert Wurtz II's Blog, page 2
July 27, 2024
Plunging into Darkness
Plunging into Darkness Robert Wurtz II But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not... Continue Reading →
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July 13, 2024
Heaven Has The Rule
Heaven Has the Rule Robert Wurtz II And whereas they commanded to leave the stump of the tree roots; thy kingdom shall be sure unto thee, after that thou shalt have known that the heavens do rule. (Daniel 4:26) Sometimes, it takes a radical situation or desperate times to remind us that God is still... Continue Reading →
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July 9, 2024
The spirit of the Pharisees
The spirit of the Pharisees Robert Wurtz II “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others. You blind guides, straining out a gnat... Continue Reading →
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July 2, 2024
Stolen Waters
Stolen Waters Robert Wurtz II A foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple and knows nothing. For she sits at the door of her house, On a seat by the highest places of the city, To call to those who pass by, Who go straight on their way: “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here”;... Continue Reading →
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March 22, 2024
Grudge Not
Grudge Not Robert Wurtz II Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. (James 5:9) I rarely read the Bible, and something scares me—but this verse did. I’ve been familiar with the verse nearly all my Christian life but never understood the meaning. Perhaps it’s... Continue Reading →
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January 14, 2024
Searing the Conscience
Searing the Conscience Robert Wurtz II Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron. (1 Timothy 4:1, 2) Our passage deals with events that would... Continue Reading →
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Searing the Conscience (Revisited)
Searing the Conscience Robert Wurtz II Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron. (1 Timothy 4:1, 2) Our passage deals with events that would... Continue Reading →
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December 16, 2023
The Danger of Shipwreck
The Danger of Shipwreck Robert Wurtz II The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed by the fire; the founder is smelting in vain: for the wicked are not drawn off. Reprobate silver shall men call them, because the LORD hath rejected them (Jeremiah 6:29-30). Having faith and a good conscience, which some... Continue Reading →
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November 16, 2023
The Spirit of Anger
The Spirit of Anger Robert Wurtz II Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare (Proverbs 22:24-25 ESV). A man of wrath stirs up strife, and one given to anger causes much transgression (Proverbs 29:22... Continue Reading →
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September 23, 2023
The Wounds of a Friend
The Wounds of a Friend Robert Wurtz II Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern], But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda]. (Proverbs 27:6 AMP) A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is... Continue Reading →
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