107 truths about God, the world, and you. 65: God gives you authority to serve others. Photo by Rod Long on Unsplash Fathers, don’t exasperate your children by coming down hard on them. Take them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master. Servants, respectfully obey your earthly masters but always … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 65
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 64: God calls you to respect authority. Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash “Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God. ...” Leviticus 19:3 ESV At the heart of the fifth commandment … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 64
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 93: God establishes order for your family. Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 NLT Make much of your parents. God wants His people … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 63
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 62: Following Him is your way of joy. Photo by Robert Wiedemann on Unsplash “Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 62
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 61: Jesus is Lord of Rest. Photo by CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash And [Jesus] said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is lord even of the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27-28 ESV Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath-rest. … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 61
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 60: It’s good for you to give God a day. Photo by Debby Hudson on Unsplash You shall remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out from there with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 60
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 59: Every day is a day to rest in God. Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 59
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 58: God calls you to rest. Photo by Dale Aceron on Unsplash Six days shall work be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of solemn rest, holy to the Lord. Whoever does any work on the Sabbath day shall be put to death. Exodus 31:15 … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 58
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 57: God establishes your rhythm for life. Photo by Jazmin Quaynor on Unsplash Observe the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Work six days and do everything you need to do. But the seventh day is a Sabbath to God, your God. Don’t do any work – … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 57
107 truths about God, the world, and you. 56: Because He IS God, be careful with your words. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your … Continue reading The Heart of the Christian Faith: Truth 56
