Category Archives: Character

Sword of the Spirit – Cover Up #1280

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1280 “Cover Up” Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed or hidden that will not be known. – Luke 12:2 It is in our nature to sin and to cover it up. We see … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Dead Flies #1273

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1273 “Dead Flies” Dead flies make the perfumer’s ointment give off a stench; so, a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. – Ecclesiastes 10:1 Flies are not only attracted to decaying organic filth. They are also … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Flee #1272

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1272 “Flee” No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Gains and Losses #1269

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1269 “Gains and Losses” He hired also 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel for 100 talents of silver. But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – I Will Confess #1267

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1267 “I Will Confess” I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. – … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Danger of Success #1262

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1262 “The Danger of Success” You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Greatest Commandment #1246

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1246 “Greatest Commandment” Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Keep the Word #1117

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1117 “Keep the Word” I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Called to Be Saints #1109

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1109 “Called To Be Saints” To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints – Romans 1:7 I grew up in a religious tradition where sainthood had an entirely different … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Weigh In #1106

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1106 “Weigh In” …you have been weighed in the balances and found wanting; – Daniel 5:27 Belshazzar had head knowledge about God. He had seen how his father, Nebuchadnezzar had been humbled before Him. And you … Continue reading

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