Only God knows the truth and He only imparts it to those who ask Him.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Arrogance and excessive pride ruin emotional and spiritual maturity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9XTox7zlSw
A discussion on another thread that blessed me!!!
Shane Irwin
Olive Craig this may sound completely crazy, but the Bible never describes the reason for our gatherings “worship”.
The early Church never viewed their gathering says worship. They never described it that way. They never spoke of it that way.
The other Church gathered for the purpose of building up and encouraging one another in the faith. Breaking bread together learning together, having true fellowship.
What about worship then? Romans 12:1 says our whole life is worship. The Bible never defines a NT gathering or an event as “worship“. 
Gwendolyn Wehage
Shane Irwin Amen, Amen! The word "worship" is associated with sacrifice. There is nothing we can sacrifice for Christ, He sacrificed for us and lives in every believer.
Olive Craig this may sound completely crazy, but the Bible never describes the reason for our gatherings “worship”.
The early Church never viewed their gathering says worship. They never described it that way. They never spoke of it that way.
The other Church gathered for the purpose of building up and encouraging one another in the faith. Breaking bread together learning together, having true fellowship.
What about worship then? Romans 12:1 says our whole life is worship. The Bible never defines a NT gathering or an event as “worship“. 
Gwendolyn Wehage
Shane Irwin Amen, Amen! The word "worship" is associated with sacrifice. There is nothing we can sacrifice for Christ, He sacrificed for us and lives in every believer.
SOME SIGNS OF A CHRISTIAN NARCISSIST
1. They appear holy but lack humility.
They focus on looking righteous while resisting correction and accountability.
2. They weaponize forgiveness.
They pressure others to forgive quickly while refusing to acknowledge or change their own harmful behavior.
3. They believe they are spiritually superior.
They act as though they are closer to God than everyone else.
4. They use Scripture to control people.
Bible verses become tools for manipulation instead of love, wisdom, and truth.
5. They demand unquestioning submission.
Any disagreement is labeled as rebellion, disrespect, or a lack of faith.
6. They lack genuine compassion.
They may speak about love and grace but show little empathy when others are hurting.
7. They seek admiration through ministry.
Serving God becomes a way to gain praise, influence, or status rather than to glorify God.
8. They refuse to take responsibility.
Mistakes are blamed on others, spiritual attacks, or misunderstandings instead of being honestly confessed.
9. They maintain a polished public image.
10. They use God to justify abusive behavior.
They claim divine authority to silence, shame, or dominate others rather than reflecting Christ's character.
A person can be deeply involved in church and still display narcissistic traits. Faith should never be used to excuse manipulation or abuse. Healthy Christian leadership reflects humility, accountability, compassion, and genuine love for others.
They focus on looking righteous while resisting correction and accountability.
2. They weaponize forgiveness.
They pressure others to forgive quickly while refusing to acknowledge or change their own harmful behavior.
3. They believe they are spiritually superior.
They act as though they are closer to God than everyone else.
4. They use Scripture to control people.
Bible verses become tools for manipulation instead of love, wisdom, and truth.
5. They demand unquestioning submission.
Any disagreement is labeled as rebellion, disrespect, or a lack of faith.
6. They lack genuine compassion.
They may speak about love and grace but show little empathy when others are hurting.
7. They seek admiration through ministry.
Serving God becomes a way to gain praise, influence, or status rather than to glorify God.
8. They refuse to take responsibility.
Mistakes are blamed on others, spiritual attacks, or misunderstandings instead of being honestly confessed.
9. They maintain a polished public image.
People at church see kindness and generosity, while family members experience control, intimidation, or emotional abuse.
10. They use God to justify abusive behavior.
They claim divine authority to silence, shame, or dominate others rather than reflecting Christ's character.
A person can be deeply involved in church and still display narcissistic traits. Faith should never be used to excuse manipulation or abuse. Healthy Christian leadership reflects humility, accountability, compassion, and genuine love for others.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Wisdom and Faith Grow in Struggle
The greatest wisdom is gained through struggle, never knowledge alone.
The greatest faith is built through hardship, not ease of living.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Our Sins have been Buried in the Deepest Sea
We ought not to have any shame for past forgiven sins nor regret. Regret means we think God never forgave us.
Regret is a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress about past actions, wishing things could be different. They cannot be changed but they can be wiped from the ledger as though they never existed.
Nothing in the past can be eliminated, but it can be forgiven by God to carry on in the future with greater wisdom.
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 " 10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes."
Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours."
No one can grow in wisdom who does not confess their sin, so that God will transform them into someone different from the person who committed the past sin.
Many Christians pretend they have no sin and walk around with continual guilt, defending themselves over things that would help them learn better if they would simply admit them.
We have no need to confess what God has already forgiven. Anything that has been previously confessed and forgiven ought never to be brought up again. To bring it up again is to say that God never forgave it. Especially holding past sins against others, this is the sin of pride and unforgiveness.
There are those who like to hang onto past forgiven sins of others, thinking they will bring their target down while elevating themselves.
The irony of holding past forgiven sins against others is that the one doing it has not been forgiven for theirs: the sin of accusations that no longer have any relevance.
Luke 18:11-14 "11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."
Do not allow others to guilt you into believing God never forgave you.
Do not make friends with people who love to elevate themselves by judging the past sins of others. God said, "Bad company corrupts good character."
What judgers do to others they will do to you; their influence is powerful, and we must avoid them. The devil uses them to ruin faith, peace, joy, and friendships.
According to God past forgiven sins no longer exist, nor did they ever exist.
Micah 7:18-19 "…18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? 19 He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea."
Walk each day blessed with the knowledge that when Christ changed us He transformed us completely.
Regret is a feeling of sadness, disappointment, or distress about past actions, wishing things could be different. They cannot be changed but they can be wiped from the ledger as though they never existed.
Nothing in the past can be eliminated, but it can be forgiven by God to carry on in the future with greater wisdom.
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 " 10 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And if I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven it in the presence of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes."
Matthew 6:14-15 "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours."
No one can grow in wisdom who does not confess their sin, so that God will transform them into someone different from the person who committed the past sin.
Many Christians pretend they have no sin and walk around with continual guilt, defending themselves over things that would help them learn better if they would simply admit them.
We have no need to confess what God has already forgiven. Anything that has been previously confessed and forgiven ought never to be brought up again. To bring it up again is to say that God never forgave it. Especially holding past sins against others, this is the sin of pride and unforgiveness.
There are those who like to hang onto past forgiven sins of others, thinking they will bring their target down while elevating themselves.
The irony of holding past forgiven sins against others is that the one doing it has not been forgiven for theirs: the sin of accusations that no longer have any relevance.
Luke 18:11-14 "11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.
12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."
Do not allow others to guilt you into believing God never forgave you.
Do not make friends with people who love to elevate themselves by judging the past sins of others. God said, "Bad company corrupts good character."
What judgers do to others they will do to you; their influence is powerful, and we must avoid them. The devil uses them to ruin faith, peace, joy, and friendships.
According to God past forgiven sins no longer exist, nor did they ever exist.
Micah 7:18-19 "…18 Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance—who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion? 19 He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea."
Walk each day blessed with the knowledge that when Christ changed us He transformed us completely.
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