THE CROSS

“But just as you excel

Second Corinthians 8:7

in everything –

1.  in faith,

2.  in speech,

3.  in knowledge,

4.  in complete earnestness and

5.  in your love for us –

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see that you also excel in this grace of giving.”

I am looking just now at a picture in a Christian magazine. (War Cry, Issue 6578)

The image reminds me actually of what has been on my mind lately:

Does it matter what I am thinking?

Does it matter what you are thinking?

Does it matter what anybody else is thinking ?

THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE

That are three very good questions!

I think what really matters is what the BOOK OF THE LAW says.

On the image in the magazine are three people. The speaker stands behind his pulpit. On the left side you can see a lady holding a sign on which is written: “Legal but wrong.” On the right side a male is holding up the sign: “Legal high-way to hell sold here.”

The BOOK OF THE LAW is the Bible. (Joshua 1:8)

READ THE BIBLE!

THE MODERN FAMILY is a book written by Nigel Latta, and I am looking forward to receiving it.

Why?

“Hi, congratulations on winning our competition. Can you please send me your postal address?” says the email.

Subject War Cry Giveaway, Issue 6576

Not long ago today I opened the weather page in  our local paper, and before I had a chance to look at the weather forecast, I read the big letters at the top of the page where it says, “Blooper mars successful season”. (The Northland Age, October 17, 2013)

SUCCESS

Before that today I picked up the publication called COFFEE NEWS (Vol 151:3), at McDonald’s here in Kaitaia and there I read “Recipe for Success.” In the same publication I am finding the word “success” twice in the article called “Think positive.” Doing well is also mentioned.

Who does not want to be successful?

A long time ago, I read what the Bible says about success:

“Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you;

1.  do not turn from it

a.  to the right

b.  or to the left,

that you may be successful wherever you go.” – Joshua 1:7

“Do not let this Book of the law depart from your mouth;

1.  meditate on it

a.  day and

b.  night,

so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.

Then you will be prosperous and successful.” – Joshua 1:8 

When you read about “success” again, please remember what the BIBLE says about it and the forecast for Northland, Kaitaia and Kerikeri, is sunshine, at least for the next two days.