Baptist City Blog

Distraction is one of the key tools Satan uses to get God’s people from doing what they are supposed to do. Satan is not always concerned with you going into “deep” sin; he simply wants to get you not to do what God wants you to do. If he can distract you from what you are supposed to be doing, he knows that he will keep what God wants to be done from happening.

The Christian life can certainly seem overwhelming at times, and it can seem that we have no power to overcome the forces of this world. The verse above debunks the thought that the Christian is powerless. God shows us that we can overcome Satan and any force he may use. God does not leave the Christian powerless; instead, He gives them the power to overcome Satan and his accusations.

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One of the common warnings throughout my ministry is to guard your influences. I have watched many people destroy their reputation and future because of wrong influences. It doesn't matter who you are, you are being influenced by someone. Your influences determine your direction. They influence you to either do the right thing or the wrong thing. The importance of keeping the right influences can't be over emphasized.

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The Book of Jude is an exhortation to “contend for the faith.” God knows that the Devil uses any way possible to change the faith. One of those ways is by using teachers, who seem sincere and trustworthy, to turn you away from the faith.

Marriage is one of those relationships that can be thoroughly enjoyed if both husband and wife will fulfill their roles. The world has tried to redefine the roles of the spouse, but their redefinition has led to many dysfunctional marriages and divorce. The first seven verses of 1 Peter 3 show the roles that both a husband and wife must fulfill to have a happy marriage.

You make choices every day. You choose every morning whether or not to get up when the alarm goes off. You choose which route you will take to work. You choose whether or not to respond to situations in which you are involved. You choose to obey or not obey the speed limits along the route you travel.

God said, “…If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.” (1 Timothy 3:1) There is no greater desire for anyone than for them to desire to represent Christ through the office of the pastor. However, with great privilege comes great responsibility. It is the responsibility of the one who desires that office and holds it to live a blameless life.

Have you ever visited someone’s home as a child, and when you saw something, you went to reach for it only to be told, “Don’t touch it.” Everyone has those one or two things you have on display in your house that you don't want anyone touching because they are considered valuable or irreplaceable.

The promise of the LORD’s return is nearing. When Jesus left His disciples and ascended to Heaven, He promised that He would “come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11) The verse above talks about that same day. He promises that we will “be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” When you read about this day, you see that this day will fulfill many things. Let me show you five things about this day and what it will do for you.

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If you can understand someone’s mindset, you have a better chance of comprehending the what and how of their instructions. There have been times when someone asked me to do something when I didn't quite understand what they wanted, so I asked them to explain their thinking so that I could perform their request to their satisfaction. My desire is not only to accomplish what someone wants me to do, but to do it exactly the way they want me to do it.