THE SEED The wages of sin is death. Romans 6:23 Mankind has been marred by sin since the Garden of Eden. The poor decisions we take on a daily basis are only signs of the broader issue—our fleshly nature. However, sin has no place in God’s holy and pure presence. Romans 6:23 states that “the… Continue reading Righteous Redemption
Category: Devotion
Living Out Our Unity In Christ
THE SEED Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. 1 Peter 1:22 In one of His last recorded prayers, Jesus prayed the prayer for unity in the church three times, demonstrating that He understood its significance… Continue reading Living Out Our Unity In Christ
Unity Of The Spirit
THE SEED Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3 Relationships are ruined by sin, and we are cut off from God. These effects are clearly visible in the story of Adam and Eve. They lived apart from God as a result of disobedience, which damaged… Continue reading Unity Of The Spirit
Responding To Others’ Failures
THE SEED And be ye kind one to another, tender hearted, forgiving one another. Ephesians 4:32 Paul the apostle made many sacrifices. To spread God’s Word, he endured hunger, a shipwreck, beatings, and jail. Therefore, he had every right to anticipate that the men and women he taught would be loyal to him in times… Continue reading Responding To Others’ Failures
When Others Fail Us
THE SEED God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 All people are sinners. Every single one of us has weaknesses and difficult times. We frequently go to our loved ones for comfort when challenges emerge. But as they are still people, these individuals are susceptible to their own frailties… Continue reading When Others Fail Us
How Do We Prove We Love God?
THE SEED Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 Many people use the phrase “I love God” to show their admiration for the Lord, but Jesus taught that… Continue reading How Do We Prove We Love God?
How Obedience Relates To Love
THE SEED Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 Jesus gave His disciples a few crucial reminders the night before His crucifixion. He made a connection between love and obedience in John 14:21 when He said, “He who has… Continue reading How Obedience Relates To Love
The Moments That Sustain Us
THE SEED The Lord watches over all who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy. Psalm 145:20 What do you do when your life falls apart? We all experience challenging conditions, some of which are very painful and protracted. Without a clear goal in mind, joy can wane and hope may seem unreachable.… Continue reading The Moments That Sustain Us
Sanctification Isn’t Passive
THE SEED But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you as first fruits to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth.2 Thessalonians 2:13 Did you know that God’s plan of salvation isn’t only about getting… Continue reading Sanctification Isn’t Passive
God’s Grand Plan
THE SEED Then we’ll see Jesus as He truly is, and we won’t struggle with “all that is in the world” 1 John 2:16. It is beyond our comprehension what God has in store for us. But few people are aware of that. Most of the time, we are so consumed by daily obligations that… Continue reading God’s Grand Plan