Some worship thoughts for followers of Jesus Christ!

Tag: soul

Jesus Commandments

Fear God and Nothing Else!
“Fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28).

Here Jesus helps us understand “the beginning of wisdom.” Inside every one of us is a battle between “self and selfless.” Pride and humility. Love and hate. Give, keep or take. Everything is fine when it’s going our way. We can even convince ourselves we are doing the better thing instead of doing the “right” thing! We are more concern about the temporal things of this world and how they effect our lives, than praising the good things that effect the eternal condition of our souls. Keeping this commandment helps us guard our hearts, monitor our thoughts, and measure our words. As recorded in the final verses of Ecclesiastes (12:13-14) and supported later in the book of Romans (14:12), “we will all give an account to God.”

Gracious Father, Help me to be reminded daily of my Lord’s commandments. So that I may truly worship You. I know that fearing You, as Jesus commanded is the greatest teacher to knowing your love. Oh to know Your love more! I will not fear the temporal powers of this world, for Your love will sustain me and Your grace is enough. Through Christ, my Lord and Savior I pray, Amen.

Be Careful Little Eyes What You See!

Your imagination plays a critical role in determining your reaction when trouble comes. Paul says this, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” (NIV, Philippians 4:8) Jesus said this “22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!” (NIV, Matthew 6:22-23) The Living Bible puts it this way “If your eye is pure, there will be sunshine in your soul. 23 But if your eye is clouded with evil thoughts and desires, you are in deep spiritual darkness. And oh, how deep that darkness can be!”

It is not wise or beneficial for anyone to clutter their mind with an imagination consumed with worldliness. Entertainment that focuses on delivering messages of fantasy, horror, lust, greed, corruption, suspense and drama, is the artwork of the world. Once this information is planted in your imagination it works it way into your entire body. You will respond and react according to what fills your heart and soul. Fill it with love, humility, service, and truth.

“Art is meant to inspire, not dissuade, pervert or subjugate.”

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