Day 202 Divisiveness And Strife

Day 202 Divisiveness And Strife

Love Beyond Words

Thought for the day When there is divisiveness and strife in the church, all kinds of evil can abound because: 1. It opens the door to pride, jealousy, and selfish ambition (James 3:16). 2. Unity is broken, weakening the church’s witness and spiritual strength. 3....
Day 201 Lack Of Submission

Day 201 Lack Of Submission

Love Beyond Words

Thought for the day From a Christian perspective, signs of a lack of submission may include: 1. Rebellion against God’s Word Ignoring or resisting biblical teachings. 2. Pride and self-willInsisting on one’s own way rather than seeking God’s will. 3. Disrespect...
Day 200 Spiritual Pride

Day 200 Spiritual Pride

Love Beyond Words

Thought for the day Spiritual pride can have serious consequences for us as Christians, including: 1. Distancing from GodPride can make us self-reliant, leading us to depend less on God’s grace and more on our own perceived righteousness. 2. Judging OthersIt can...
Day 199 A Controlling Spirit (continued)

Day 199 A Controlling Spirit (continued)

Love Beyond Words

Thought for the day Here are some practical guidelines on how to respond biblically to a controlling spirit: 1. Pray for DiscernmentAsk the Holy Spirit to reveal truth and protect your heart (James 1:5, 1 John 4:1). 2. Set Godly BoundariesLovingly but firmly say “no”...
Day 198 A Controlling Spirit

Day 198 A Controlling Spirit

Love Beyond Words

Thought for the day Here are some characteristics of a controlling spirit: 1. Manipulation over GuidanceInstead of offering loving counsel, the person uses guilt, fear, or intimidation to push their will. (Galatians 5:13) 2. Domination, Not ServiceThey seek to control...
Day 197 Gossip

Day 197 Gossip

Love Beyond Words

Thought for the day As a Christian, it’s important not to gossip or speak negatively about fellow Christians and leaders because: 1. It dishonors GodGossip and slander go against biblical commands to use our words to build up, not tear down (Ephesians 4:29). 2....