Examining God’s Word “See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise,but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Killing time is not the same as spending time. The first is wasteful and the second is purposeful. If we are to redeem our time, by walking ...
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Living Peacefully in Our Hobbies
Examining Scripture: “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you,live peaceably with all men.Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves,but rather give place unto wrath:for it is written, Vengeance is mine;I will repay, saith the Lord.Therefore if thine enemy hunger,feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:for in so doing thou shaltheap coals of fire on his head.”Romans 12:18-20 Evaluating ...
Continue ReadingDistributing to the Necessity with Our Hobbies
Examining Scripture: “Distributing to the necessity of saints;given to hospitality."Romans 12:13 Evaluating Soil: Hobbies can be extremely enjoyable and uplifting. They are even more fun when shared with someone who enjoys the same hobby. It’s such an encouraging experience when you get time to go or do something that you really desire to do and you have friends or loved ones who want to ...
Continue ReadingAbhorring Evil & Cleaving to Good in Our Hobbies
Examining Scripture: “Let love be without dissimulation.Abhor that which is evil;cleave to that which is good.Be kindly affectioned one to anotherwith brotherly love;in honour preferring one another;”Romans 12:9-10 Evaluating Soil: Have you ever wondered if hobbies are bad or good? Have you stopped to question whether they contribute enough enjoyment or bring more burdens than they’re ...
Continue ReadingThinking Humbly & Soberly About Our Hobbies
Examining Scripture: “For I say, through the gracegiven unto me,to every manthat is among you,not to think of himselfmore highly thanhe ought to think;but to think soberly, according as Godhath dealt to every manthe measure of faith.For as we havemany members in one body,and all membershave not the same office:So we, being many,are one body in Christ,and every one members one of ...
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