Looking to Jesus.Hebrews 12:2 Our instinct to hide shame is not completely in error. We must hide our shame with Jesus. “If we walk in the light as he is in the light…the blood of Jesus purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:7). The only way to hide shame is to bring it into the light so we cannot…
They hid from the presence of God among the trees.Genesis 3:8 The first instinct of the first humans immediately after sinning was to find a hiding place. Suddenly they were fallen and feeble. They were damaged in a now dangerous world. All people conceal shame in pointless places. Pride moves us to use whatever we can to hide our shame.…
Always strive to do what is good for each other. 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Christ followers should strive for authentic forgiveness. People may attempt to harm us with their words and actions, but we must respond as Christ. “Walk in the light, as he is in the light” (1 John 1:7). The feeling that you have to be right is born out of…
You are the light of the world.Matthew 5:14 The idea that we must show Jesus to the world is not an indistinct requirement. Every involvement should be an illuminating illustration of Christ. Do your desires, decisions, and destinations show the world your Savior? Importantly, our Christian demonstration should be without clarifying notification. We should not have to tell people we…