Daniel 11:33-35 says, “And they that understand among the people shall instruct many: yet they shall fall by the sword, and by flame, by captivity, and by spoil, many days. Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries. And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed.” (Dan. 11:33-35). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
Thoughts
God has thoughts of peace towards us and not of evil
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” (Jer. 29:11). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Stop thinking negative thoughts
Isaiah 55:7 says, “Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.” (Isa. 55:7). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 5
Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 5
The tongue is a powerful muscle. It is used for one of our five senses. It helps us breath, but most importantly it is used to communicate our thoughts with others. And it is those thoughts that help define a person and how they get along in the world. We all have thoughts and opinions, but how do our thoughts affect other people? This week we will tackle the topic of criticism; constructive, destructive and opinions in general, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Last, just because someone is older than you does not necessarily mean they have all of the answers. This is where authority and responsibilities come in, because especially as children we look up to our elders. However, it is possible to be given knowledge or “intelligence” that others older than yourself do not necessarily have. In this case, we may become the teachers in some areas of life. There is a specific verse in the Bible that suggests how to go about working with and helping elders. It goes “Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father” (1 Timothy 5:1).
Darrell
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Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 4
Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 4
The tongue is a powerful muscle. It is used for one of our five senses. It helps us breath, but most importantly it is used to communicate our thoughts with others. And it is those thoughts that help define a person and how they get along in the world. We all have thoughts and opinions, but how do our thoughts affect other people? This week we will tackle the topic of criticism; constructive, destructive and opinions in general, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Now let’s talk about destructive criticism. Anything said negatively towards someone could be considered destructive, it could even be as simple as a gesture or a snicker. But this is the type of criticism that is negative, which I can say I have been guilty of myself at times. The easiest way to explain it is in the context of school yard bullying and can take place in the work environment and even with the care of the sick and elderly. That is why the Bible focus’s so much on taking care of the oppressed, but their reward is explained in the beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-11).
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Darrell
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Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 3
Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 3
The tongue is a powerful muscle. It is used for one of our five senses. It helps us breath, but most importantly it is used to communicate our thoughts with others. And it is those thoughts that help define a person and how they get along in the world. We all have thoughts and opinions, but how do our thoughts affect other people? This week we will tackle the topic of criticism; constructive, destructive and opinions in general, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice….cont’d.
I ought to listen as much as anyone else about this next section. But as was mentioned earlier, we should be, “quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to wrath” (James 1:19). Many times in the Bible it is mentioned that we ought to listen first and speak after. Too many times have I spoken out of turn and this has resulted in at the least of times missed required information. But at the worst of times I have frustrated the other person beyond what they could bear in that moment. Have you ever been in those circumstances, when the person who is trying to teach you something is turning red in the face and is starting to shake? That may be a cue to listen up and pray for their patience and forgiveness!
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Darrell
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Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 2
Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 2
The tongue is a powerful muscle. It is used for one of our five senses. It helps us breath, but most importantly it is used to communicate our thoughts with others. And it is those thoughts that help define a person and how they get along in the world. We all have thoughts and opinions, but how do our thoughts affect other people? This week we will tackle the topic of criticism; constructive, destructive and opinions in general, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Next, let’s talk about, Jesus and an adulterous woman, as an example of receiving criticism and how they reacted. The example we will use is that of Jesus defending an adulterous woman (John 8:1-11). He was in the temple court one day teaching those around Him, when the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in the act of adultery (John 8:2-5). The Mosaic Law, Old Testament, said that the adulterous man and woman were to be stoned to death (Leviticus 20:10). However Jesus took this chance to show the grace of God and His forgiveness. First He started to write in the sand, but they repeatedly asked Him what ought to be done (John 8:6). So He simply stated, “Whoever amongst you who does not have sin, let him cast the first stone” (John 8:7). When they realized they were defeated, they left one by one, until no one was left but Jesus and the woman (John 8:8, 9). So Jesus said to the woman, “Has no one condemned you?” And she answered, “No”. So through God’s grace, Jesus, the Son of God, said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go and sin no more” (John 8:10, 11).
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Darrell
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Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 1
Criticism: Constructive, Destructive, or Opinions – How can you use all types of criticism to benefit your life here on earth? – Part 1
The tongue is a powerful muscle. It is used for one of our five senses. It helps us breath, but most importantly it is used to communicate our thoughts with others. And it is those thoughts that help define a person and how they get along in the world. We all have thoughts and opinions, but how do our thoughts affect other people? This week we will tackle the topic of criticism; constructive, destructive and opinions in general, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice.
First, let us define criticism. Dictionary.com says that Criticism is: “1. the act of passing judgment as to the merits of anything”. So criticism is not necessarily a bad thing. It is simply put “the passing of judgment”. But there are righteous judgements and wicked judgements. Just like there is constructive criticism and negative criticism. However, just because there is such a thing as negative criticism it does not mean you have to let that criticism control you. No matter how critical a person or people are of us we need to listen and find the little tidbit of positive out of any situation (Ephesians 4:29).
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Darrell
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Thoughts, Words and Deeds – Can we really move mountains? – Part 5
Thoughts, Words and Deeds – Can we really move mountains? – Part 5
Our brains are very powerful tools. The human mind has thought up many wonderful inventions over the course of the last few thousand years. When we speak our thoughts, this is the start of manifesting them into reality, after this come’s action, either by ourselves, others who are listening to us or both. Our thoughts, words and deed are very powerful, but can we really move mountains with them? In this article we will tackle this question using the Bible as the go to reference book…cont’d.
Last, the mind is the starting place of all things that are manifested in our lives, through our words and deeds (Romans 12:2). We must all be mindful of the things we think, the things we say and the things we ultimately act out based on our thoughts and words (2 Corinthians 10:3-5). Our minds are the breeding grounds for creating great things in our societies, like cures for diseases, new technologies that make daily life easier and advances in the sciences such as space travel. However, they are also the starting points for ideological disasters such as the holocaust, wars and other criminal behaviour, of which none of us are 100% impervious from (Philippians 4:6-8). But if we can recognize and control the thoughts that develop in our minds, then we have a much better chance of speaking and acting out blessings, in our own lives and the lives of others (Romans 8:13).
To learn more about controlling your thoughts, words and deeds, read the book, Seven Steps to Freedom, available at online retailers and select bookstores today.
Darrell
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Thoughts, Words and Deeds – Can we really move mountains? – Part 4
Thoughts, Words and Deeds – Can we really move mountains? – Part 4
Our brains are very powerful tools. The human mind has thought up many wonderful inventions over the course of the last few thousand years. When we speak our thoughts, this is the start of manifesting them into reality, after this come’s action, either by ourselves, others who are listening to us or both. Our thoughts, words and deed are very powerful, but can we really move mountains with them? In this article we will tackle this question using the Bible as the go to reference book…cont’d.
Also, the tongue can speak blessings into life. Take the current situation in Ferguson, Missouri for example. A young man was shot to death for scuffling with the police. Now this is not a new circumstance, but never the less something went wrong in the justification of the solution to the situation. But is it possible that the right words from the right person could help solve this mistake? It is very possibly the case. As the Bible says, “…A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver…” (Proverbs 25:11 KJV). Let’s pray that someone says the right words to help bring this situation to a mutual resolution and soon.
More to come…
Darrell
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