GOD's Way Is Better

2 Thessalonians 2:10-11- And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish, because they received not the love of truth that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion that they should believe a lie

We don't need more judgment we need more healing.

Proverbs 22:1-A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches and loving favor rather than silver and gold

1 Peter 4:10- Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms

Proverbs 13:20- He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed

Psalm 46:10- Be still and know that I am God

Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths

Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful

Key Point to remember. All blessings are not from God...

Ephesians 4:32- And be kind and compassionate to one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ

An apology without true repentance is just manipulation

Mark 1:35- Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place and there he was praying

Philippians 2:4- Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others too.

Does your relationship with God need to be resurrected?

Revelations 3:16- So then because thou art lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will spit thee out of my mouth

Exodus 14:12- Isn't this what we told you in Egypt; Leave us alone so that we may serve the Egyptians? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness

Proverbs 23:7- For as he thinketh in his heart so is he...

Proverbs 16:32- He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city

One is seeing a decline while the other is increasing. What's the reason?

2 Thessalonians 2:15- So then brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold to the traditions you were taught

1 Corinthians 13:11- When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things

Matthew 10:30- But the very hairs of your head are all numbered

Psalm 127:2- In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat, for he gives sleep to his beloved

Leviticus 18:21- And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord

1 John 1:18- Little children, it is the last time and as ye have heard that anti-Christ shall come, even now are there many anti-Christs whereby we know that it is the last time

Joel 3:9- Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles, Prepare War. Wake them up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near, let them come up

1 John 4:4 Greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

Matthew 2:15- He stayed there until Herod's death, so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet might be fulfilled: Out of Egypt I called my Son...

Jubilees 6:34 And all the children of Israel will forget and will not find the path of the years, and will forget the new moons, and seasons, and and they will go wrong as to all the order of the years

John 8:12- Jesus spoke to them again. I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life

Zechariah 7:9 The Lord of Armies says this; Make fair decisions. Show faithful love and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the resident alien or the poor

Ephesians 2: 1-2 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins in which you previously walked according to the ways of this world, according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit now working in the disobedient.

People are spiritually dead and need to be revived. The walking dead are among us and need to be saved.

Galatians 6:9 Let us not get tired of doing good for we will reap at the proper time if we don't give up.

Self control isn't built by fighting temptations. Its built by avoiding invitations. Proverbs 25:28 Like a city broken into and left without walls is a man who lacks self control

Ezekiel 33:8 If I say to the wicked, Wicked one, you will surely die, but you do not speak out to warn him about his way, that wicked person will die for his iniquity, yet I will hold you responsible for his blood...

What is enough for you? What is essential for you to live a full life? Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

We're all hypocrites. We've all made mistakes. We are truly living in the last days. Its time for serious self examination and repentance before its too late.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. If you have gotten too comfortable on your walk with Christ you aren't doing something right.

Matthew 4:4 It is written man cannot live by bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Fasting is not about recognition but spiritual discipline. Why should you fast? Listen and find out

Do you love God as much as you say you do? Is your life a reflection of God's love?

Its important for us to have unwavering obedience to Gods word. When we reject God it leads to hardship. We must repent and live a life that is pleasing to God.

How is your prayer life? Are you seeking God's guidance or other sources? Matthew 7:7 Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you

Are you spiritually, emotionally, or physically tired? Nobody talks about how hard it is to change your life. God knows how you feel and he has not forgotten you.

Are you a man or woman with Integrity? How important is it to have? Integrity is the foundation of your character. What does your character say about you?

What are the temptations you struggle with? Jesus was also tempted but overcame it. So can you. What are you willing to give up to pass the test?

Who are your friends? Is it genuine or superficial? The foundation of any good relationship is friendship.

What is distracting you from hearing Gods call? Will you make God the #1 priority in your life?

Are you prime for a fall? Adultery is all too prevalent in today's society. Past & present examples show us the consequences of our choices

We are at War. A silent war. We must stay in Gods Word. Put on the whole armour of God.

Input determines Output. What are you programming your mind with?

Why is church attendance in decline? Why has it become less & less important?

What is a Father? Are you setting the example? Are you leading your children to or away from God?

What does it take to be a Christian? One of the most important things is Discipline. Discipline to do what's whats right, do what you've been called to do. Taking accountability for our actions & mistakes.