Judgment Archives - RevivedLife.com https://revivedlife.com/tag/judgment/ Spreading the Gospel of Grace and encouraging Bible Study, Rightly-Divided Wed, 07 Mar 2018 23:50:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 130276281 πŸ‘‘ Spiritual Cruise Control https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/ https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/#respond Sat, 11 Sep 2010 18:56:28 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=430 Hebrews 10:22-25:

“So let’s do itβ€”full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together

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]]> Hebrews 10:22-25:

“So let’s do itβ€”full of belief, confident that we’re presentable inside and out. Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. He always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encouraging love and helping out, not avoiding worshiping together

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/spiritual-cruise-control/feed/ 0 430 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Are We Blessed Because We Are Fruitful? https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/ https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 19:23:29 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=375 One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> One of my favorite Scripture verses occurs in the opening chapter of the Bible: “God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.'” – Genesis 1:28

Does God want us to be fruitful? Absolutely. Does God bless people because … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/does-god-bless-us-because-we-are-fruitful/feed/ 1 375 πŸ‘‘ Complaining And Disputing https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/ https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/#comments Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:13:34 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=360 Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➑

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]]> Paul shows us that complaining actually gives place to the enemy in our lives because he thrives in an atmosphere of complaining. The Bible also shows us that we as believers should focus and meditate on the “good” and “praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). Complaining, called murmuring in the King James, … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/complaining-and-disputing/feed/ 1 360 πŸ‘‘ Freedom From Lust And Sexual Immorality https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/ https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:38:20 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=355 If we know in our minds that it is against our core beliefs to entertain thoughts of lust and sexual immorality … yet we continue to allow access … we can begin to develop a “covered” relationship with God.

We are instructed many, many times in the word that … ➑

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]]> If we know in our minds that it is against our core beliefs to entertain thoughts of lust and sexual immorality … yet we continue to allow access … we can begin to develop a “covered” relationship with God.

We are instructed many, many times in the word that … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/freedom-from-lust-and-sexual-immorality/feed/ 1 355 πŸ‘‘ Living And Loving Without Fear https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/ https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:11:05 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=253 Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> Fearless love means that your heart is hidden and sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling … one which encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.

Love is being … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/living-and-loving-without-fear/feed/ 4 253 πŸ‘‘ Finding Contentment In Unfulfilled Desires https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/ https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:13:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=232 The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

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]]> The life of Paul gives us many remarkably inspiring examples of finding contentment in God’s grace.

Philippians 1:21:

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain … For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

… ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/finding-contentment-in-the-midst-of-unfulfilled-desires/feed/ 2 232 πŸ‘‘ Alcohol And Moderation https://revivedlife.com/alcohol-and-moderation/ https://revivedlife.com/alcohol-and-moderation/#respond Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:21:23 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=186 Is the drinking of wine and other alcohol sinful pleasure, or a healthful life-improving habit? We saw that Christ approved of drinking wine. His actions and words set the example by which Christians are to live their lives.

Ecclesiastes 9:7 states β€œDrink your wine with a merry heart.” Psalm … ➑

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]]> Is the drinking of wine and other alcohol sinful pleasure, or a healthful life-improving habit? We saw that Christ approved of drinking wine. His actions and words set the example by which Christians are to live their lives.

Ecclesiastes 9:7 states β€œDrink your wine with a merry heart.” Psalm … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/alcohol-and-moderation/feed/ 0 186 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ The Narrow Road Or The Broad Road? https://revivedlife.com/the-narrow-road-or-the-broad-road/ https://revivedlife.com/the-narrow-road-or-the-broad-road/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:53:08 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=177 Jesus brings His Sermon on the Mount to a close with some warnings concerning the difference between true and false discipleship. There are two distinguishing characteristics given here regarding the road that “leads to life”: it’s “narrow” and only a few find it. It’s narrow in that it … ➑

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]]> Jesus brings His Sermon on the Mount to a close with some warnings concerning the difference between true and false discipleship. There are two distinguishing characteristics given here regarding the road that “leads to life”: it’s “narrow” and only a few find it. It’s narrow in that it … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-narrow-road-or-the-broad-road/feed/ 0 177 πŸ‘‘ The Fruit Of The Spirit: A Blossom That Eternally Blooms! https://revivedlife.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-a-blossom-that-eternally-blooms/ https://revivedlife.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-a-blossom-that-eternally-blooms/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:39:03 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=173 A good way to determine how steadfast your faith in Christ is, and how completely you have given your life over to the leading of God’s Holy Spirit, is to consider the joyous message we are given in Galatians 5:22 – 25:

But the fruit of the Spirit is … ➑

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]]> A good way to determine how steadfast your faith in Christ is, and how completely you have given your life over to the leading of God’s Holy Spirit, is to consider the joyous message we are given in Galatians 5:22 – 25:

But the fruit of the Spirit is … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/the-fruit-of-the-spirit-a-blossom-that-eternally-blooms/feed/ 0 173 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer For Discerning Opportunities https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/#respond Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:31:40 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=160 Heavenly Father,

As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

As our Protector and Guide, You are the greatest Friend and Joy we have! To be able to come to You in prayer like this is the most beautiful part of our lives! Father, You know what I am facing and the reasons why these doors and … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-discerning-opportunities/feed/ 0 160 πŸ™πŸ½ Prayer For Pure Thoughts https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-pure-thoughts/ https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-pure-thoughts/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:12 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=146 Heavenly Father,

Lord, please help me to discern the lies of the enemy so that I do not give any credence to thoughts that are not in alignment with Your truth. Help me to examine my thoughts in light of Your Word at all times. In Psalm 26:2, we … ➑

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]]> Heavenly Father,

Lord, please help me to discern the lies of the enemy so that I do not give any credence to thoughts that are not in alignment with Your truth. Help me to examine my thoughts in light of Your Word at all times. In Psalm 26:2, we … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/prayer-for-pure-thoughts/feed/ 1 146 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ A Life Conformed Or A Life Transformed? https://revivedlife.com/a-life-conformed-or-a-life-transformed/ https://revivedlife.com/a-life-conformed-or-a-life-transformed/#comments Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:32:18 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=1 Early in my walk, I met with a local minister seeking understanding and guidance throughout a difficult time of my life. At this point, I had met or conversed with several other ministers, pastor counselors and individuals … all of whom offered their sincerest insights, advice, analogies and blessings. … ➑

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]]> Early in my walk, I met with a local minister seeking understanding and guidance throughout a difficult time of my life. At this point, I had met or conversed with several other ministers, pastor counselors and individuals … all of whom offered their sincerest insights, advice, analogies and blessings. … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/a-life-conformed-or-a-life-transformed/feed/ 2 1 πŸ‘‘ How To Apologize And Own It https://revivedlife.com/guys-how-to-apologize-and-own-it/ https://revivedlife.com/guys-how-to-apologize-and-own-it/#comments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:37:27 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=37 I hear stories all the time of men who have done hurtful things β€” whether it’s an affair or saying something very mean and spiteful β€” there are many guys who say, β€œI’m sorry” and expect it all to go away. When it doesn’t “go away” these guys get … ➑

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]]> I hear stories all the time of men who have done hurtful things β€” whether it’s an affair or saying something very mean and spiteful β€” there are many guys who say, β€œI’m sorry” and expect it all to go away. When it doesn’t “go away” these guys get … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/guys-how-to-apologize-and-own-it/feed/ 5 37 πŸ‘‘ Discerning God Timing https://revivedlife.com/discerning-god-timing/ https://revivedlife.com/discerning-god-timing/#respond Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:24:41 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=43 The Christian life is not one of passivity.Β  Instead, it’s a life that is sought after with passion and perseverance. A life that will bring spiritual winters but will inevitably bring seasons flooded with optimism, harmony and balance.

The waiting can be painstaking but, if we’re in tune with … ➑

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]]> The Christian life is not one of passivity.Β  Instead, it’s a life that is sought after with passion and perseverance. A life that will bring spiritual winters but will inevitably bring seasons flooded with optimism, harmony and balance.

The waiting can be painstaking but, if we’re in tune with … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/discerning-god-timing/feed/ 0 43 πŸ‘‘ Fears And Anxieties Over Unfulfilled Dreams https://revivedlife.com/fears-and-anxieties-over-unfulfilled-dreams/ https://revivedlife.com/fears-and-anxieties-over-unfulfilled-dreams/#respond Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:21:23 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=219 I’ve endured my share of fears concerning jobs and how big dreams were slipping away, becoming less and less attainable. I’ve found however that when I became genuinely honest with myself, I acknowledged that I wasn’t trusting God’s Word. I recall a while back reading the following verse from … ➑

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]]> I’ve endured my share of fears concerning jobs and how big dreams were slipping away, becoming less and less attainable. I’ve found however that when I became genuinely honest with myself, I acknowledged that I wasn’t trusting God’s Word. I recall a while back reading the following verse from … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/fears-and-anxieties-over-unfulfilled-dreams/feed/ 0 219 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ Is It Judgment Or Accountability? https://revivedlife.com/is-it-judgment-or-accountability/ https://revivedlife.com/is-it-judgment-or-accountability/#respond Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:14:45 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=20 “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike, an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 17:15).

There is ample wisdom in this verse regarding judgment.Β  I believe that we justify the wicked in the way that we hold them accountable. When we hold someone … ➑

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]]> “He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous are both alike, an abomination to the Lord” (Proverbs 17:15).

There is ample wisdom in this verse regarding judgment.Β  I believe that we justify the wicked in the way that we hold them accountable. When we hold someone … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/is-it-judgment-or-accountability/feed/ 0 20 πŸ‘‘ Releasing Our Right To Be Justified https://revivedlife.com/releasing-our-right-to-be-justified/ https://revivedlife.com/releasing-our-right-to-be-justified/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:13:33 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=7 Releasing our right to be justified is one of those “rubber meets the road” moments of our faith. We can try to take control and refuse to be denied our definition of justice, or we can let go and entrust ourselves to a Savior who “understands our weaknesses, for … ➑

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]]> Releasing our right to be justified is one of those “rubber meets the road” moments of our faith. We can try to take control and refuse to be denied our definition of justice, or we can let go and entrust ourselves to a Savior who “understands our weaknesses, for … ➑

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]]> https://revivedlife.com/releasing-our-right-to-be-justified/feed/ 0 7 πŸ’‘πŸ‘‘ What Is Love And Does Everyone Possess It? https://revivedlife.com/what-is-love-and-does-everyone-possess-it/ https://revivedlife.com/what-is-love-and-does-everyone-possess-it/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:11:59 +0000 http://revivedlife.com/blog/?p=5 What is love?

Love, to me first and foremost, means that your heart is sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling. It encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.… ➑

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]]> What is love?

Love, to me first and foremost, means that your heart is sacred. Acquiring and sustaining a love for God and wrapping yourself in His mercy is a deeply profound feeling. It encompasses you and encourages you on a daily basis to displace self-righteousness with unwavering humility.… ➑

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