by Bob Gass | Nov 25, 2020 | The Word for Today
Does God expect us to work on growth and self-improvement? Yes! But just as examining yourself is futile, so is trying to change if it keeps you self-focused and defeated. The Bible’s path to change is to turn away from self and focus on Christ. Paul says, ‘We all,...
by Bob Gass | Nov 24, 2020 | The Word for Today
When dealing with self-focus, you may ask, ‘What about those Scriptures that specifically tell us to “watch”? Aren’t they all about keeping an eye on ourselves?’ That’s a good question, so let’s take a look at some of those ‘watch’ passages in Scripture. In Mark...
by Bob Gass | Nov 23, 2020 | The Word for Today
Self-focus isn’t necessarily bad if it leads to spiritual growth. However, some people mistakenly assume that it’s a Biblical mandate! After all, didn’t God tell us to ‘examine ourselves’? So with that in mind we start to wonder—‘Do I measure up spiritually? Have I...
by Bob Gass | Nov 22, 2020 | The Word for Today
The psalmist said, ‘Examine and see how good the Lord is.’ Pay particular attention to the words ‘examine’ and ‘good’. What you believe about God manifests itself in the way you live. What does it mean to be ‘good’? It means living up to the best you know. And since...
by Bob Gass | Nov 21, 2020 | The Word for Today
Have you ever been somewhere so wonderful that you never wanted to leave? That’s how the man in Mark chapter 5 felt after Jesus healed him from a life of insanity. He wanted to travel with Jesus, listen to His teachings, witness His miracles, and enjoy His company....
