Handling temptation Christ’s way (2)

‘After the devil had finished every temptation, he departed from Him for a time.’ Luke  4:13 HCSB Observe this: (1) Temptation comes when you’re alone without support. Just as a wolf looks for the sheep that wanders from the safety of the fold, the Enemy rejoices when...

Handling temptation Christ’s way (1)

‘For forty days He was tempted by the devil.’ Luke  4:2 NIV Here are some practical pointers from Jesus for handling temptation: (1) Your temptations are like the ones He faced. ‘For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but one...

Beware of an elitist attitude (3)

‘Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God and at the right time He will lift you up in honour.’ 1 Peter  5:6 NLT Have you ever looked down on someone because they didn’t share or possess the advantages that you enjoy in life? Do you feel superior to others in...

Beware of an elitist attitude (2)

‘It was not I but God who was working through me by His grace.’ 1 Corinthians 1 5:10 NLT Anytime you think less of someone because they’re not a member of your race, denomination, gender, or social group, you’re displaying an elitist attitude. Elitism is rooted in...

Beware of having an elitist attitude (1)

‘Don’t think you are better than you really are.’ Romans 1 2:3 NLT Paul writes: ‘Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each...