Moriah Primitive Baptist Church
Madison County, Georgia
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Articles in this archive |
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| Facing a Storm like an Eagle January 5, 2007 | Renewed Like an Eagle January 12, 2007 |
| Doing it His Way January 19, 2007 | They January 26, 2007 |
| Requiring Signs February 9, 2007 | Context is Critical January 15, 2007 |
| Goats, Lambs and Rams February 16, 2007 | Alike but Different February 23, 2007 |
| Fashion Crimes March 2, 2007 | The Gospel and Service March 9, 2007 |
| As Little Children March 16, 2007 | Tools of Satan March 23, 2007 |
| The Rich Young Ruler March 30, 2007 | |
Facing
a Storm like an Eagle
(January 5, 2007)
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount
up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk,
and not faint - Is 40:31. The Lord would have us learn
from the manner in which an eagle flies, from the efficient manner in which it
uses its wings.
An eagle uses the wind to fly. The eagle rides currents and takes
advantage of updrafts to maneuver about the sky. They flap sparingly.
The eagle would spend all its energy if flapping were its principle form of
propulsion.
The eagle is the only bird (or animal) which does not fear thunder and
lightening. While other animals scurry for shelter, the eagle faces storms
head on. It uses the storm to rise above the storm. No matter how
dark or threatening, the eagle never forgets sunlight and peace are found above
the storm.
The Lord would have a saint face storms as the eagle. Let us consider the
details of Is 40:31:
> wait upon the Lord - The eagle relies upon God
instead of its own devices;
> and not be weary - The eagle rides the wind
instead of spending itself;
> and not faint - The eagle rises above a storm
instead of hiding from it.
Consider the experiences of the disciples as they encountered a great storm or
rowed all night against a contrary wind - Mark 4:36-41, 6:45-52.
Had they waited upon the Lord or were they relying upon their own devices?
Had they rode God’s currents or did they flap all night? Had they risen
above the storm or had they grown faint?
We armchair quarterbacks look at the disciples and say, "should of, would
of, and could of," but how many times have we flapped all night? How
many times have we forgotten the Son and peace are found above the storm?
May we mount up with the wings (of faith) like the eagle.
Renewed
like an Eagle
(January 12, 2007)
Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like
the eagle’s - Ps 103:5. The Lord would have us learn
from the manner in which an eagle overcomes discouragement.
The life expectancy of an eagle is fifty to sixty years. Half way through
an eagle’s life, the eagle experiences a midlife crisis. About age
twenty-five, an eagle’s feather molt heavily, its glands dry up, and it
becomes discouraged. The downhearted eagle lands in some secluded spot,
leaving itself to scratch and claw for insects. The eagle moves about
clumsily as its talons were not designed for ground travel; however, other
eagles come to their comrade’s aid.
Passing above, fellow eagles notice their discouraged friend. The eagle
community rallies and delivers fresh food to their discouraged friend. The
nourishment provided by the eagle community revives and strengthens the eagle.
Good things from above strengthen the eagle so that its youth is renewed.
The middle aged eagle soars again.
God provides His children with good things from above. The psalmist is
paralleling an eagle’s rejuvenation to the rejuvenation a saint gets from the
hand of God. The Lord has promised the same kind of nourishment for us
- Luke 11:9-13. Sometimes God feeds us directly and sometimes He
uses other saints to renew, but He sees we receive nourishment.
The purpose of the local church is to rally around physically, emotionally, or
spiritually weak brethren. And whether one member suffer, all the
members suffer with it … - 1Cor 12:26. Saints are to
love one another, comfort one another, serve one another, and consider one
another - Rom 13:8, 1Th 4:18, Gal 5:13, Heb 13:8. God
programmed the eagle to renew the downhearted. God instructed saints to
rally around the discouraged. May we be renewed, and look for the
opportunity to renew others like the eagle.
Doing
It His Way
(January 19, 2007)
For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was
hardened - Mark 6:52
Given the disciples were dealing with a contrary wind, this ex-school teacher
wondered why Jesus did not bring to mind the calming of the storm in Mark
4:35-41, but rather recalled the miracle of the loaves in Mark 6:32-44.
I would have said, For they considered not the deliverance at sea; and I
would have left off, for their heart was hardened - Dolph 6:52.
The deliverance from the storm in Mark 4 seems to be such a better fit.
The disciples were at sea during both events, the disciples were fighting winds
in both, and Jesus’ presence was necessary in both. I know God’s ways
are not my ways, so I asked, what in the miracle of the loaves aligns itself
with a contrary wind? What was Jesus trying to teach His disciples?
Let us consider the two events in greater detail.
> Deliverance from a contrary wind - Mark 6:45-52:
Jesus sent the disciples to their next preaching date, but stayed behind to
pray. The disciples fought a contrary wind during their voyage. They
toiled all night without a bit of progress. During the fourth watch Jesus
came unto the disciples. His disciples called out and Jesus delivered.
> The miracles of the loaves - John 6:5-14: Jesus
asked His disciples to feed the multitudes. The disciples came up empty
after checking their funds and resources. Jesus multiplied the food and
fed five thousand men, plus women and children. The disciples distributed
food and collected the leftovers.
Again I ask, What is shared in these two experiences? In both
events, the disciples’ efforts produced nothing. Their efforts were a
waste of time and energy. The lesson for us: Think of all the time
and energy we could save if only we would go to Jesus first. How many
times do we go to Him after we have spent ourselves. We call this type of
thinking self reliance and resolve, Jesus called it a hardened heart. Let
us sing Frank Sinatra’s famous song, but change the fourth word. May we
sing, "I did it His way."
They
(January 26, 2007)
The number of individuals who approached Jesus on behalf of another is an
eyebrow raiser. Consider the theys below:
Mark 1:30 - But Simon’s wife’s mother lay sick of a fever, and
they tell Him of her. They told Jesus of Peter’s sick mother in-law.
Mark 1:32 - they brought unto Him all that were diseased and
possessed with devils. They brought their friends and relatives to Jesus.
Mark 2:3 - And they come unto Him, bringing one sick of the palsy,
born of four. They carried their lame friend to Jesus.
Mark 6:56 - they laid the sick in the streets, and besought Him.
They put friends and relatives in Jesus’ path.
Mark 7:32 - they bring unto Him one that was deaf, and had an
impediment in his speech. They brought a deaf man to Jesus.
Mark 8:22 - they bring a blind man unto Him, and besought Him to
touch him. They led a blind man to Jesus.
Mark 9:20 - they brought him (a man with an unclean spirit) unto
Him. They brought a mad man to Jesus.
Mark 10:13 - they brought young children unto Him, that He should
touch them. They brought their children to Jesus.
First, they noticed a brother. Next, they considered their brother.
Then, they planned an action. Finally, they did for their brother.
Imagine a people who care enough to notice, think, plan, and do.
A Greek woman put it this way, Have mercy on me - Matt 15:22.
Her daughter’s pain was her pain. A Jewish man said it like this,
"Have compassion on us, help us" - Mark 9:22. His
son’s pain was his pain. They were adhering to the words Paul penned
some 30+ years later: And whether one member suffer, all the members
suffer - 1Cor 12:26. May we be convicted to love like they.
Two
Leaven Types
(February 2, 2007)
Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod -
Mark 8:15. The intent of Jesus’ metaphor was to warn His disciples (and
us) against additives to God’s word and being puffed up.
The Literal: Leaven is an agent acting in or upon something to produce
gradual change or modification. Typically, leaven is used to produce
fermentation in dough or batter, rendering it light and spongy. Leaven
adds no nutritional value, but makes bread prettier and less chewy.
The Figurative: The leaven of the Pharisees is religious leaven.
Religious leaven is that which gradually changes God’s word, rendering it
light and spongy. Jesus spoke against additions to God’s word and self
righteousness - Mark 7:1-13, Luke 18:9-14. Religious leaven
has chased many of God’s children away from He and His church.
The leaven of Herod is worldly leaven. Worldly leaven is vanity. Its
principle purpose is esthetics and has no nutritional value. Paul spoke
against worldly additives and pride - Rom 1:21, 2Pet 3:5.
Worldly leaven preoccupies God’s children and causes them to serve two
masters - Luke 16:13. This leaven pulls saints away from God
and His church.
The prodigal son’s father had two boys - Luke 15:11. The
youngest son forsook his father in a worldly manner, the eldest son forsook his
father a spiritual manner - Luke 15:12-14, 27-30. Both worldly
and spiritual leaven is dangerous to us and offensive to God. Whether the
source be religion or the world, both leaven types are counter to the cause of
Christ.
May God help us recognize the leaven in our lives, both the Pharisaical and the
Herodian. May God also give us the strength to purge the leaven from our
lives, both the religious and the worldly. Let us purge this leaven for
our sakes, our children’s sakes, our witness’s sake, but mostly for our
Lord’s sake.
Requiring
Signs
(February 9, 2007)
For the Jews require a sign - 1Cor 1:22. Evidently the Jews,
to confirm the authenticity of God’s word, had a reputation for demanding
signs. Gideon’s sign seeking is a well know example. The Lord told
Gideon he would be used to do great things: lead Israel, wage and win
wars. But Gideon was insecure and asked for three confirming miracles.
The Lord was merciful to Gideon and performed the signs Gideon requested -
Judge 6:11-22, 36-40.
The religious elite of Jesus’ day also required signs. The difference
between the religious elite and Gideon was: Gideon believed God’s signs;
whereas, the religious elite ignored Jesus’ signs. They ignored the
signs at Jesus’ birth and baptism, and belittled the signs during His ministry
- Is 35:5-6, 42:1; Matt 2:2; Luke 2:11-13; John 1:31-34, 5:36.
The Jews had witnessed multiple miracles: the healing of lame, the blind,
the deaf, the lepers, the possessed … However, the Jews reacted to
these signs with anger. They said, He healed on the Sabbath, He forgave
sins, He associated with the unclean, the people are gone after Him …
Truly, no amount of signs would ever satisfy this group - Luke 11:14-16,
John 12:37-40. Jesus knew their hearts.
During the later part of Jesus’ ministry, Jesus ceased providing the Jews
miracles. He healed the sick off to the side. He told those who He
healed, "Tell no man" - Mark 7:33, 36; 8:23, 26.
But rather, Jesus began pointing he Jews to the sign of all signs, His
resurrection from the dead - Matt 12:38-40.
Recorded in the Bible are several saints who were raised from the dead, but each
of these saints died again - 2King 4:34, John 11:44. Jesus’
resurrection was unique in that He did not die again. His resurrection is
the miracle which our faith is based - 1Cor 15:14, 17.
Jesus’ resurrection is the hope the O.T. pointed forward, and the N.T. points
backward - 1Pet 1:3, 21. Jesus’ resurrection is the sign to
end all signs, the ultimate confirmation of God’s word. It’s all we
need!
Context
is Critical
(Newsletter publication)
Of the verses most commonly taken out of context among our people, Matt 10:19-20
has got to be near the top of that list. Take no thought how or what ye
shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall
speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which
speaketh in you; is often used to support extempore preaching.
As part of the apostles’ internship, Jesus commanded the disciples to minister
to the people in Matthew 10. Let us consider all that Jesus commanded:
v. 5-6 - preach only to Jews
v. 7 - preach, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
v. 8 - heal, raise the dead, and cast out spirits
v. 9 - depart with an empty wallet
v. 10 - go with only the clothes on your back
v. 11-13 - preach door to door
v. 14-15 - don’t argue, simply walk away
v. 16-17 - beware of men ready to entrap you
v. 18-20 - prepare no defense when set before governors and kings.
The intent of this article is not to prove or disprove extempore preaching as
the only means of preaching. The intent of this article is to show that
Matt 10:19-20 is not to a proof text for either position.
We can not employ the parts of a passage we like, and leave off that which
remains. Scripture calls this private interpretation - 2Pet
1:20. Matthew 10 was given to a specific people, at a specific time.
Either we bring all of it forward, or we bring none of it forward.
Do our preachers perform the miracles in the 8th verse? How many of our
preachers travel cross country without money in their wallet for gas or a burger?
Do our preachers preach door to door? Jesus prepared the disciples'
message (v. 7), but told them to prepare no defense when put on trial (v.18-20);
however, Matt 10:19-20 continues to be used to prove extempore preaching.
A text out of context is a pretext. When we use scripture out of context,
we compromise Truth and our witness. Let us not corrupt the word for His
sake - 2Co 2:17, 4:2.
Goats,
Lambs, and Rams
(February 16, 2007)
Stated metaphorically, the gospel does not turn goats into sheep; but rather,
the gospel turns lost sheep into found sheep, or lambs into rams -
John 10:26-28.
The conversion of Peter, James, and John is an interesting case study. Let
us consider their histories, heavily emphasizing chronology:
Mark 1:16-20 - The three were called by Jesus to the ministry.
At this point in time, are Peter, James, and John goats, lambs, or rams?
Lambs.
Mark 3:14-15 - The three were ordained and given power to heal and
cast out devils. At this point, are they goats, lambs, or rams?
Lambs.
Mark 6:7 - The three preach, "Repent for the kingdom is at hand.
Here, are they goats, lambs, or rams? Lambs.
Mark 8:31-33 - They hear the gospel, but Peter rejects it. At
this point in time, is Peter a goat, lamb, or ram? A lamb.
Mark 9:31-32 - They hear the gospel, but don’t understand it.
Here, are they goats, lambs, or rams? They are still lambs.
Mark 10:32-41 - They hear the gospel, but James and John ask for a
promotion. Now, are James and John goats, lambs, or rams?
Lambs.
Mark 16:9-14 - They hear Jesus is risen from the dead but reject the
report. At this point in time, are they goats, lambs, or rams?
Lambs.
Luke 24:44-46 - They heard the gospel and understood. Now, are
they goats, lambs, or rams? Rams. Praise God, they finally made it!
Peter, James, and John obeyed the call of Jesus; however, understanding the
gospel took 3½ years. The gospel did not turn these men into sheep, but
rather, the gospel turned these men into full grown rams. The gospel does
not turn goats into sheep; but rather, the gospel turns lambs into rams.
Alike,
But Different
(February 23, 2007)
The gospel does not turn goats into sheep. The gospel turns lost sheep
into found sheep - John 10:26-28. The conversion of the eunuch, Paul,
& Cornelius provide interesting case studies - Act 8, 9, 10.
Consider:
Their diverse family Backgrounds:
> Eunuch - an Ethiopian from the loins of Ham
> Paul - a Hebrew from the loins of Shem
> Cornelius - a Roman from the loins of Japheth
Their diverse religious backgrounds:
> Eunuch - a Jewish proselyte, pagan turned Jew
> Paul - a Jew, pure bred & schooled Sanhedrin
> Cornelius - a non-Jew, an uncircumcised Gentile
Their diverse stations in life:
> Eunuch - a slave, with much political authority
> Paul - a free man, with much religious authority
> Cornelius - a soldier, with policing authority
The diverse men God used to convert each man:
> Eunuch - Philip, a deacon and evangelist
> Paul - Ananias, a country preacher
> Cornelius - Peter, spokesman of the apostles
The bringing together of preacher and convert:
> Eunuch - God sent the preacher to the convert
> Paul - God sent the convert to the preacher
> Cornelius - God had the convert send for the preacher
Their actions (fruit) before conversion:
> Eunuch - reading the Bible, the Book of Isaiah
> Paul - hunting and arresting Christians, then blinded
> Cornelius - praying and fasting in his closet
Their ministry (fruit) before conversion:
> Eunuch - seeking truth for self
> Paul - seeking Christians for religion, then humbled
> Cornelius - alms to poor, possessed a good report
Their ministry after conversion & baptism:
> Eunuch - took truth home, don’t know what he did
> Paul - an apostle, turned Gentile world upside down
> Cornelius - focus on family and friend continued
Did Philip, Ananias, & Peter preach to goats or sheep? God alone turns
goats into sheep, but lost sheep find their way home in a variety of manners.
The eunuch, Paul, & Cornelius’ regenerations were alike; however, their
conversions were very different.
Fashion
Crimes
(March 2, 2007)
To provoke members to get to church on time, I have used Eph 6:5 with the
following tongue-in-cheek reasoning: Saints, come to church with the same
punctuality perform at work. Eph 6:5 admonishes saints to serve employers
as they would Christ, but I ironically ask saints to serve Christ as they would
their employers. Sermon topics such as this does not win preachers any
popularity contests, but popularity isn’t in the job description -
2Tim 4:2-3.
To motivate appropriate dress I would like to employ the same tongue-in-cheek
reasoning. I recently read the internet article, Ten Crimes of Work
Fashion. The article exhorted to consider their work attire. The
author presented ten clothing "Do Nots" to persons seeking promotion
or interviewing. It said, "Like it or not, clothing affects
professional perception."
The author’s recommendation to avoid ripped jeans, noisy jewelry, strong
perfume/cologne, gym attire, and out of control hair ought not surprise anyone.
But let us consider her remaining recommendations. She said,
1) Too-tight clothing is never flattering. Buy an item to fit your
fullest body parts, and tailor the rest.
2) Too-short skirts is never professional. Too much leg makes women
look more sexy than serious.
3) Cleavage; there are very few legitimate jobs where showing off your
chest is a good career move. Cover up, or wear camisoles underneath.
4) Tank tops; showing too much skin is never a good idea. Purchase a
cardigan.
5) Extremely high heals are too sexy for the work place, not to mention
impractical. Heels in excess of two inches do not lend themselves to
safety, comfort, or professionalism.
Saints, come to church with the same attire you would wear to work. Eph
6:5 admonishes saints to present themselves at work as they would to Christ, but
I paradoxically ask saints to present themselves to Christ as they would to
their employers. But then, let us never forget, God sees us 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Like it or not, clothing affects a person’s witness.
The
Gospel and Service
(March 9, 2007)
The first recording of the gospel being preached to the
disciples can be found in Mark 8:31. Peter resisted Jesus’ death and was
quickly rebuked. But interestingly enough, Jesus followed this sharing of
the gospel with a lesson in service. And when he had called the people
unto Him with His disciples also, He said unto them, Whosoever will come after
me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me -
Mark 8:34.
The second recording of the gospel being preached to the disciples is found in
Mark 9:31. The disciples did not understand the gospel, yet remained
silent. As with the first preaching of the gospel, Jesus followed the
second with a lesson in service. And he sat down, and called the
twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be
last of all, and servant of all - Mark 9:35.
The third recording of the gospel being preached to the disciples can be found
in Mark 10:32-34. The disciples followed Jesus, despite their fear.
This time Jesus didn’t follow the preaching of the gospel with a lesson in
service, He preceded it. Jesus spoke the following before His third
preaching of the gospel. But many that are first shall be last; and the
last first - Mark 10:31.
I am getting the idea the gospel and service are tied together. Maybe
that’s why:
> Paul bragged on the Thessalonians, the Colossians, and the
Philippians’ faith and love - 1Thes 1:3, 2Thes 1:3, Col 1:3-4, Php
1:9-11.
> John used identical language to describe being born of God and God
dwelling in us - 1John 5:1 with 4:7, 1John 4:15 with 4:12.
> And the fruit of the Spirit includes faith and love; esteeming love
above faith - Gal 5:22, 1Co 13:13.
I do not think the coupling of the gospel and service is a coincident.
Faith and service go hand in hand. May God give us strength for both.
As
Little Children
(March 16, 2007)
Jesus told the disciples, Except ye be converted, and become as little children,
ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven - Matt 18:3.
Because Paul so strongly promoted spiritual growth (1Cor 3:2, Heb 5:12), we are
forced to ask ourselves, in what sense does Jesus desire His disciples to become
childlike? Consider the following:
* Young children trust literally and unconditionally. They
are more apt to receive God’s word innocently, and without skepticism -
1Th 2:13, Jam 1:21
* Young children’s priorities are simpler and purer. They
value time with parents more than silver or gold - Pr 2:3-4, 8:10.
* Young children grow at very rapid rates. An adult’s
physical growth planes out, but an adult’s spiritual growth need not stop
- 1Pet 2:2, Act 17:11.
* Young children learn eagerly and humbly. They learn with
joy, rarely resistant - Ps 131:2, Act 2:41.
* Young children are less prone to malice. Their memories are
shorter; whereas, adult memories can be elephant-like - 1Cor 14:20.
Jesus chose the word converted in Matt 18:3, an interesting choice of words.
Converted, in its various forms, appears in the Bible 15 times. In 14 of
its 15 usages, converted refers to: returning to a starting point, turning
around, or reversing. Allow me to apply poetic license with Jesus’
words: 1) Except ye return to childlike trust ye cannot enter …;
2) Except ye return to purer and simpler priorities ye cannot …;
3) Except ye return to childlike growth rates ye cannot enter …; 4)
Except ye return to childlike eagerness and humility ye cannot enter …;
5) Except ye return to childlike forgiveness ye cannot enter …
May the Lord help each of us to return to childlike innocence and humility.
May the Lord convert each and every one of us, for we are of little use to the
kingdom until such conversion occurs
Tools
of Satan
(March 23, 2007)
During Jesus ministry, Jesus interacted with the devil and unclean spirits on
several occasions. The unclean spirits attempted to influence Jesus in
several manners. Since Paul exhorted us not to be ignorant of
Satan’s devices, let us consider the tools he used on Jesus - 2Cor
2:11.
Gear in Satan’s toolbox include:
1. During weakness: after Jesus had fasted an extended period
of time, the devil tempted Jesus - Matt 4:3
2. Questioning abilities: while hungering, the devil dared
Jesus to turn stones into bread - Matt 4:3.
3. Using scripture out of context: The devil quoted/misquoted
scripture, challenging Jesus once again - Matt 4:6.
4. Tempting with power: Similar to the enticement made Adam
& Eve (ye shall be as gods), the devil offered Jesus power - Gen
3:5, Matt 4:9.
5. Begging for mercy: Facing the Holy One of God, this
unclean spirit begged for mercy saying, "Let us alone."
Nonetheless, Jesus cast out the unclean spirit - Mark 1:24.
6. False worship: Recognizing the Son of God, this unclean
spirit fell down before Jesus and cried. Nevertheless, Jesus cast out the
unclean spirit - Mark 3:11.
7. Cutting a deal: Seeing Jesus afar off, this unclean spirit
ran to Jesus and began negotiations. Albeit, Jesus cast out the unclean
spirit - Mark 5:10.
8. Utter defiance: In bold defiance, this unclean spirit
fought tooth and nail as he was brought to Jesus. Yet, Jesus cast him out
too - Mark 9:20.
An impressive set of tools, you say. I say, An even more impressive
Savior!
Brethren, the devil’s tool box is fully equipped. True, many of his
tools are well worn, but be assured, his tools are fully functional. May
God bless us with the ability to recognize these devices and the strength to
stave off these devices.
The
Rich, Young Ruler
(March 30, 2007)
Jesus encountered a man Matthew described as young, Mark described as rich, and
Luke described as a ruler - Matt 19:16-22, Mark 10:17-22, Luke
18:18-23. The rich, young ruler’s request for eternal life and his love
of material goods is well known. However, let us look at this fellow in
the manner Solomon often viewed life in Proverbs 30.
There be three things which cause individuals to stumble, yea, four which I know
not: False confidence in riches, the inexperience of youth, callousness
triggered by power, and the blinding of self righteousness. Whoa!
We know this fellow to be rich, young, and a ruler, but the self righteous tag
is new. Well, the young man told Jesus he kept all laws - Mark
10:
v. 17 - this fellow had little respect for sonship, in that he
believed he could do something to earn an inheritance;
v. 18 - Jesus told this fellow there is none good, yet the young man
believed himself up to the challenge;
v. 19 - This fellow believed he possessed perfect knowledge, for he
believed he possessed no sin to which he was ignorant;
v. 20 - This fellow believed youthful sins need not redemption, nor
atonement;
v. 20 - This fellow believed that his emotions were under perfect
control. Let us not forget, coveting was the sin which convicted Paul;
v. 21 - Jesus overlooked the man’s arrogance (possibly fueled by
wealth, youth, and power) and set forth one condition: sell all.
v. 22 - This fellow grieved and walked away.
We might consider this fellow and say, "The Lord did not curse me
with wealth or power, and I’m long past my youth, so I am in the clear."
But, let us not discount this fellow’s self righteousness, a vice we are all
tempted and capable. May God bless us with the ability to recognize and
the strength to avoid self righteousness.
All Articles Written by Elder Dolph Painter, Moriah Primitive Baptist Church
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