But in the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. Corinthians 11:17 It’s maddening to see an addict do well in treatment, only to get out and go back to the same old life where he’s surrounded by the same…
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Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman; for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God. 1 Corinthians 11:11-12 As I’ve mentioned, we’re moving and have drawn out the process into a week-long event. Over the last…
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For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God . . . 1 Corinthians 11:7 When I was a kid, it would have been considered rude for a man to wear a baseball hat in my church. Oddly, women could wear hats – particularly at Easter.…
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Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 I overheard a conversation recently, in which the name of Jesus was brought up in the context of him not approving of a something the person speaking had done. The other individual in the conversation objected, insisting that Jesus just wants us to…
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Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. 1 Corinthians 10:32-33 Last week, my son and I were driving along when a vehicle passed…
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So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 In the midst of graduation weekend, along with a big graduation party, we’re moving to a different home. Usually, I blog every morning from my recliner in the living room, but with the graduation party…
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Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. 1 Corinthians 10:24 Back when I was 35 years old, I lived out a dream of playing football one last time. A local amateur team came to town and I joined up. The first few games I rode the bench quite a…
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“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. 1 Corinthians 10:23 When I was a teenager, I was at a local gas station when I witnessed a member of our church smoking. I was shocked. I’d thought he was a Christian, but after…
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You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. 1 Corinthians 10:21 My youngest graduated last night, which was, of course, both happy and sad. We’re thankful looking back and hopeful looking forward towards her future. We’re also sorrowful that our time with her in our house is ending. She too…
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No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 When I first considered that my addiction…
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