Why ideas matter.
Why ideas matter.
People who reject God produce bad fruit. Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:22-23 22 “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple?How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?23 If you turn at my reproof,behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I…
Living by the Spirit produces the fruit of the Spirit. Bible Reading: Galatians 5:16-26 Keep in Step with the Spirit 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are…
Bearing fruit is evidence of connection to the vine. Bible Reading: John 15:1-8 I Am the True Vine 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch…
A bad tree bears bad fruit. Bible Reading: Matthew 7:15-23 A Tree and Its Fruit 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes,…
A tree is recognized by its fruit. Bible Reading: Matthew 12:33-37 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit. 34 You brood of vipers! How…
Science is the Study of God’s Creation People who hold to the theory of evolution don’t believe that the majesty, complexity and order in the world are evidence of intelligent design by a creator God. Instead, they say that everything…
Examining the design of a plant. Bible Reading: Jeremiah 10:11-16 11 Thus shall you say to them: “The gods who did not make the heavens and the earth shall perish from the earth and from under the heavens.” 12 It is he who made the…
Whoever finds wisdom finds life. Bible Reading: Proverbs 8:32-36 32 “And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are those who keep my ways.33 Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.34 Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting…
With wisdom comes enduring wealth and prosperity. Bible Reading: Proverbs 8:12-21 12 “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion.13 The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil.Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.14 I have counsel and sound wisdom; I have insight; I…
Having wisdom is more valuable than jewels. Bible Reading: Proverbs 8:1-11 The Blessings of Wisdom 8 Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of…