Friday, August 14, 2026
Our Bodies are Living Sacrifices
In these last days before Christ takes His church home, God is exposing us to the truth, a sort of return to proper thinking about the gathering of born-again believers. Perhaps things had to become so extreme in the modern gatherings that those who are seeking Christ would be able to accept the truth and free themselves from organized, man-centered religion.
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Thursday, August 13, 2026
Nephilim were Bullies not Devil Hybrids
The word "nephilim" means bully or tyrant; it has nothing to do with mating practices or devils.
To say that devils can make a baby in the womb the way God the Father did with Jesus Christ in Mary's womb is blasphemy.
Devils have no seed, and they don't even procreate among themselves. God said each thing after its own kind; cows do not mate with horses, cats do not mate with dogs, and spirit beings do not mate with humans.
I am astounded at how many prominent preachers are teaching that spirit beings mated with humans, since this idea is based on Greek mythology and the Book of Enoch, which was not written by Enoch of the Bible.
We see what happens when preachers begin to read unbiblical sources, gleaning from them things that sound interesting but have no basis in Scripture.
Worse yet, well-known preachers feel a need to keep up with other preachers and seminary ideas that are not Biblical but that they think are harmless.
It is vital in these last days that we question all things and hold no man in high regard. We can listen to others but never without evaluating what they are saying according to the Bible.
As we progress in these end times to the very end, we will hear many false doctrines; throw away what does not match with Scripture.
To say that devils can make a baby in the womb the way God the Father did with Jesus Christ in Mary's womb is blasphemy.
Devils have no seed, and they don't even procreate among themselves. God said each thing after its own kind; cows do not mate with horses, cats do not mate with dogs, and spirit beings do not mate with humans.
I am astounded at how many prominent preachers are teaching that spirit beings mated with humans, since this idea is based on Greek mythology and the Book of Enoch, which was not written by Enoch of the Bible.
We see what happens when preachers begin to read unbiblical sources, gleaning from them things that sound interesting but have no basis in Scripture.
Worse yet, well-known preachers feel a need to keep up with other preachers and seminary ideas that are not Biblical but that they think are harmless.
It is vital in these last days that we question all things and hold no man in high regard. We can listen to others but never without evaluating what they are saying according to the Bible.
As we progress in these end times to the very end, we will hear many false doctrines; throw away what does not match with Scripture.
Satan Uses People, Let the Holy Spirit Lead You
Satan most often uses people to attempt to goad us into sinful responses.
The beauty of a life filled with Christ is that they cannot accomplish it, because it is not our character to be rude and mean like those who hate us.
What comes out of us when we are pressed is our real character.
Have you ever thought after being insulted, "I wish I had said something"? Often, I was silenced when insulted because the Holy Spirit did not want me to respond to the rudeness.
Romans 12:17-21 "17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:"
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
It is our character that drives our spontaneous responses.
Those who manipulate and scheme against us are displaying their inner character of anger. If they had no anger, they could not do and say the things they do to harm us.
We are not harmed when we walk with Christ because our character is that of Christ and cannot be provoked into something that is not a part of our being.
Hebrews 10:23-24 "…23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds."
This does not mean that we never address what is done to us, but often there is no need. It does mean we hear from the Holy Spirit and speak when He gives us the words. He knows better than anyone whether or not something should be addressed.
Then, when the Holy Spirit speaks, we should not worry about the response of the one hearing; we can leave that to Christ.
In our culture, people will judge us based on how the other person responded and not on what we actually said or did. We must resist the temptation to feel guilty about what the Holy Spirit told us to do.
Final takeaway: Depend continually on the Holy Spirit for all your answers and responses.
The beauty of a life filled with Christ is that they cannot accomplish it, because it is not our character to be rude and mean like those who hate us.
What comes out of us when we are pressed is our real character.
Have you ever thought after being insulted, "I wish I had said something"? Often, I was silenced when insulted because the Holy Spirit did not want me to respond to the rudeness.
Romans 12:17-21 "17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary:"
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”[b]
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
It is our character that drives our spontaneous responses.
Those who manipulate and scheme against us are displaying their inner character of anger. If they had no anger, they could not do and say the things they do to harm us.
We are not harmed when we walk with Christ because our character is that of Christ and cannot be provoked into something that is not a part of our being.
Hebrews 10:23-24 "…23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds."
This does not mean that we never address what is done to us, but often there is no need. It does mean we hear from the Holy Spirit and speak when He gives us the words. He knows better than anyone whether or not something should be addressed.
Then, when the Holy Spirit speaks, we should not worry about the response of the one hearing; we can leave that to Christ.
In our culture, people will judge us based on how the other person responded and not on what we actually said or did. We must resist the temptation to feel guilty about what the Holy Spirit told us to do.
Final takeaway: Depend continually on the Holy Spirit for all your answers and responses.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Living a Lifestyle of Respect for Others
As believers in Christ, we are called to give respect to everyone no matter how they treat us. We give the respect to bullies that they never gave us.
That's what makes us different from the world. Taking rudeness personally is a weakness in us. Compassion is at the very root of someone who loves Christ.
We may have to call out rudeness when there is a consistent bully, and we may have to remove ourselves but we do not have to act the way they do.
Matthew 5:44: "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.Proverbs 26:4-5
Proverbs 26:4-5 "4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes."
My take on this passage is that we are not to answer a fool the way he speaks to us, but we can answer wisely without anger.
When we see they are stubborn and resistant, then we do not give them any feedback; in other words, silence.
Proverbs 23:9: "Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words."
2 Timothy 2:23-24 "But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing."
And finally, if we have constant companions who act foolishly and contentiously, we will begin to act like them. This is the reason our close circle of friends must be those who love Christ the way we love Him.
Proverbs 13:20: "He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed."
1 Corinthians 15:33 "Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Proverbs 29:9 "If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution."
Proverbs 9:7-8 "He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you."
Sometimes silence is the best answer of all for those who wish to provoke you into sinful responses.
That's what makes us different from the world. Taking rudeness personally is a weakness in us. Compassion is at the very root of someone who loves Christ.
We may have to call out rudeness when there is a consistent bully, and we may have to remove ourselves but we do not have to act the way they do.
Matthew 5:44: "But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.Proverbs 26:4-5
Proverbs 26:4-5 "4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes."
My take on this passage is that we are not to answer a fool the way he speaks to us, but we can answer wisely without anger.
When we see they are stubborn and resistant, then we do not give them any feedback; in other words, silence.
Proverbs 23:9: "Do not speak to a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words."
2 Timothy 2:23-24 "But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling. And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing."
And finally, if we have constant companions who act foolishly and contentiously, we will begin to act like them. This is the reason our close circle of friends must be those who love Christ the way we love Him.
Proverbs 13:20: "He who walks with the wise will become wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed."
1 Corinthians 15:33 "Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good character.”
Proverbs 29:9 "If a wise man goes to court with a fool, there will be raving and laughing with no resolution."
Proverbs 9:7-8 "He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you."
Sometimes silence is the best answer of all for those who wish to provoke you into sinful responses.
Forgiven Means Gone Forever
I do not expose the sins of those who have repented. God doesn't hold them against us, and neither should people.
Anyone who holds past forgiven sins against others must also hold their own against themselves.
Anyone who holds past forgiven sins against others must also hold their own against themselves.
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