Another term fashioned after the Western mindset and not the Bible. "Doubting Thomas." Only a fool would accept just anyone claiming to be Jesus Christ. Asking for proof is reasonable!
Thomas didn't doubt Jesus Christ; he wanted evidence that it was really Him.
Thomas trusted in Christ years before Christ died and followed Him. He was a disciple of Christ. Thomas was saved; however, as a wise man of God, he was not going to believe just any ghost or demon who appeared to him.
Thomas was obeying God in one aspect, that is "test all things," as written in 1 Thessalonians. Thomas was not a doubter; he was a wise man.
Christ was not chastising Thomas for requiring proof that He was the risen Christ Who stood before Him. Christ knew that there would be many who would never see Christ who would trust in Him. They would be following Christ by faith, as Thomas did when he first followed Christ as a disciple.
This is the problem when people add their own words and ideas to Scripture. They name-call using words like "doubting Thomas," which are not in the Bible.
John 20:29 "29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Be careful to never accept phrases that have come down through man's traditions. The account of Thomas's encounter with the Risen Christ was legitimate; Christ was not chastising him for requiring proof. He was merely stating that there will be far more believers who have not seen Him who would believe, and their faith would bless them too.
Warning: never trust someone who comes to you and claims to be Christ. The Bible will guide you with all the principles necessary to be able to discern the truth as you read the Bible and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in everything.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026
It's Almost Over Brothers and Sisters
Someone once said to me, "It seems like you talk so much about chastising people, more than you do about praising them for good things.
My answer was: "Good things do not need correcting; they should just be normal, expected, and appreciated.
Bad things need continual correcting because the culture as a whole does not follow Jesus Christ. Someone has to do it, and most people will not, so I guess it will be me."
2 Timothy 3:1-5 "3 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 4 treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these"
Since most of the world rejects Jesus Christ, either by words or in the case of those who attend church, by deeds, lack of obedience while punishing those who speak the truth, we live in a negative world.
I notice that Christ followers are chastised for being negative, but those doing the negative are left alone and even coddled and protected.
In these last days, bad is called good and good is called bad on a massive scale, even in the gatherings that claim to be Christian. Those who speak the truth from the Bible are disparaged as though they did something mean or rude. While those who are rude and mean are shielded.
2 Peter 3:3-4 "Knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.”
Remember this, brothers and sisters; soon we will be leaving this corrupted and vile world to attend the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, where everyone there will love Jesus Christ and support all that we stood for here on earth.
It is hard now at times, even though our joy and peace never leave us. And we know that existence here is very temporary. Our brothers and sisters all agree with God, and they are our family. Rejoice in this!!!! Hallelujah!!!
My answer was: "Good things do not need correcting; they should just be normal, expected, and appreciated.
Bad things need continual correcting because the culture as a whole does not follow Jesus Christ. Someone has to do it, and most people will not, so I guess it will be me."
2 Timothy 3:1-5 "3 But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, slanderers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 unloving, irreconcilable, malicious gossips, without self-control, brutal, haters of good, 4 treacherous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 holding to a form of godliness although they have denied its power; avoid such people as these"
Since most of the world rejects Jesus Christ, either by words or in the case of those who attend church, by deeds, lack of obedience while punishing those who speak the truth, we live in a negative world.
I notice that Christ followers are chastised for being negative, but those doing the negative are left alone and even coddled and protected.
In these last days, bad is called good and good is called bad on a massive scale, even in the gatherings that claim to be Christian. Those who speak the truth from the Bible are disparaged as though they did something mean or rude. While those who are rude and mean are shielded.
2 Peter 3:3-4 "Knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.”
Remember this, brothers and sisters; soon we will be leaving this corrupted and vile world to attend the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, where everyone there will love Jesus Christ and support all that we stood for here on earth.
It is hard now at times, even though our joy and peace never leave us. And we know that existence here is very temporary. Our brothers and sisters all agree with God, and they are our family. Rejoice in this!!!! Hallelujah!!!
Divorce and Remarriage Offends God
Almost all my family members have gossiped about me and treated me with disrespect for not attending the second marriages of divorced people. Love is remaining faithful to God so that others will repent or avoid sin.
Are we helpers to those who are faltering on the edge of a cliff if we stand by and watch them jump, or are we loving by trying to prevent them from harming themselves?
Interesting, too, that we are expected to do what they want us to do and are punished for not doing what they want us to do. If they loved us, they would have respect for our decisions for ourselves. They are supported in sin, and we are punished for not supporting the sin of others. Welcome to the end times.
Perhaps the passage applies here when Jesus said, "let the dead bury the dead; you come and follow me." I understand this is talking about not waiting for your father to die to follow Christ. But could it also apply to letting the dead attend pagan things, but you do not?
Are we helpers to those who are faltering on the edge of a cliff if we stand by and watch them jump, or are we loving by trying to prevent them from harming themselves?
Interesting, too, that we are expected to do what they want us to do and are punished for not doing what they want us to do. If they loved us, they would have respect for our decisions for ourselves. They are supported in sin, and we are punished for not supporting the sin of others. Welcome to the end times.
Perhaps the passage applies here when Jesus said, "let the dead bury the dead; you come and follow me." I understand this is talking about not waiting for your father to die to follow Christ. But could it also apply to letting the dead attend pagan things, but you do not?
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Friday, August 21, 2026
Christ Transforms Us, We do not Change Anyone Else
Our enemies teach us things about ourselves. Our response to them shows what might need work in ourselves.
In the times when I left my enemies to God, even if nothing changed the offenders, I learned to act like Christ.
There is no exercise without workouts. Our emotional and mental state must be "boot camp" at times to be able to learn how Christ would act.
Matthew 27:14: "But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed."
When the gossip flies unjustly, ignore it; do not try to fix it. God has our back, and He knows how to reach people better than we do.
My prayer for my enemies is that they will hear God and repent. Anything other than that is up to Him.
Romans 12:19: "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:18-20 "…18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
We do not do good to heap hot coals; the hot coals may be a result of our kindnesses, but if it is our goal to cause guilt, then we are guilty of subtle revenge.
Leviticus 19:18: "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
When we attempt to do God's work for Him, we are playing god ourselves.
Our goal, no matter what anyone else is doing, is to remain in the will of Christ. Our goal is not to change others; our goal is to share information that can help others seek Christ for change in themselves.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 "After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you."
1 Thessalonians 4:6 "and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you."
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Luke 6:27-28 "But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
The most important thing is that we follow Christ ourselves; we are not in charge of changing the character of others only informing them so they can seek Christ to transform them.
Proverbs 20:22 "Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you."
In the times when I left my enemies to God, even if nothing changed the offenders, I learned to act like Christ.
There is no exercise without workouts. Our emotional and mental state must be "boot camp" at times to be able to learn how Christ would act.
Matthew 27:14: "But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed."
When the gossip flies unjustly, ignore it; do not try to fix it. God has our back, and He knows how to reach people better than we do.
My prayer for my enemies is that they will hear God and repent. Anything other than that is up to Him.
Romans 12:19: "Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:18-20 "…18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 20 On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
We do not do good to heap hot coals; the hot coals may be a result of our kindnesses, but if it is our goal to cause guilt, then we are guilty of subtle revenge.
Leviticus 19:18: "Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."
When we attempt to do God's work for Him, we are playing god ourselves.
Our goal, no matter what anyone else is doing, is to remain in the will of Christ. Our goal is not to change others; our goal is to share information that can help others seek Christ for change in themselves.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 "After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you."
1 Thessalonians 4:6 "and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you."
Matthew 5:44 "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you."
Luke 6:27-28 "But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, / bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."
The most important thing is that we follow Christ ourselves; we are not in charge of changing the character of others only informing them so they can seek Christ to transform them.
Proverbs 20:22 "Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you."
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