Tuesday, June 26: Amos 5-9, 1 Timothy 6 ~ Danae

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Amos 5-9, 1 Timothy 6

1 Timothy 6:11-
But you, man of God, flee from all this, & pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance & gentleness.

Being a victorious Christian doesn’t mean that we can just sit back & say that we love God & expect our lives to change. The verse tells us that we need to be active in our faith.

We need to “flee” from all things that keep us from growing closer to God. This means that we may have to stop any actions that are in opposition to God’s truth, however this looks. Perhaps we have to stop spending time in places or with certain people that have a negative effect on us. Maybe we are watching something on TV or listening to music that is putting thoughts in our minds that take us from God. Or, possibly, we are just too busy to take time to serve him, go to church, read the Bible, etc & we need to “flee” from our lifestyle.

We then need to “pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance & gentleness.” We don’t just naturally have these traits, we need to work for it. This will only happen with our own (sometimes painful) efforts. Are we honest with ourselves & admit when we just simply mess up?  How do we handle it? Do we “pull up our big girl panties” (sorry guys 😋) & work to do better next time or do we just ignore it (maybe believe that it wasn’t really a big deal).  If we aren’t willing to recognize our shortcomings, how can we change? Big deal or not, if we don’t take the small steps to change, the big ones won’t come either. Say sorry, show kindness rather than irritation, use gentle words instead of speaking in frustration, look for ways to love & encourage others rather than being caught up in yourself.

I believe that when we become active in our faith, God will bless us for it, He will be evident in our lives & we will have an impacting testimony to those around us.



Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage:  Hosea 1-3, 2 Timothy 1

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Amos 1-4, 1 Timothy 5

1st Timothy 5 is all about how we must treat the elderly and widows in our church, and it made me think how I don't see many meetings or church groups with the widows, we have something for the kids, youth, young adults, and elders, but not the widows. It is hard to understand what they have gone through but the Lord tells us that we need to be there for them always.









Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Amos 5-9, 1 Timothy 6

Saturday, June 23rd: 2 Kings 13-15; 1 Timothy 4 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 2 Kings 13-15; 1 Timothy 4

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
I've always loved this verse - both when I was young, and now that I have children who are young but old enough to choose to live this way.

It's a good reminder to me not to belittle or stereotype the youth in our church.  God can do great things through them, and their example an be an inspiration and encouragement to me in my own faith.

It's also a good reminder that no matter how old we are, we need to be that example to other believers.  We need to watch what we say and how we live.  Our love, faith, and purity should be evident to all.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Amos 1-4, 1 Timothy 5

Friday, June 22nd: Jonah 1-4; 1 Timothy 3 ~ Emma

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Jonah 1-4; 1 Timothy 3

“He said, “I cried out to the Lord in my great trouble, and he answered me. I called to you from the land of the dead, and Lord, you heard me!” - Jonah‬ ‭2:2‬

God always answers our prayers. He is always there to listen, and He is waiting for us to cry out to Him. Whether we feel troubled like Jonah, or we’re having a great day, we should talk to God. He wants to hear from us, and is always there to listen. 

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: 2 Kings 13-15; 1 Timothy 4

Thursday, June 21st: Joel 1-3, Timothy 2 ~ Nathan

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Joel 1-3, 1 Timothy 2 

1 Timothy 2: 3-6
This is good, and pleases God our Savior, [4] who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. [5] For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, [6] who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

Verse 4 of these verses stood out to me the most... " who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth."

Most of all God wants us to surrender ourselves to Him, and be saved. We may have lived a sinful life so far, or we may have done everything right according to the world, but the most important thing we need to do is give our lives to God and trust in Him from here on. Let's not be deceived by the world's promises, they won't last.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage:   Jonah 1-4, 1 Timothy 3

Wednesday, June 20th: 2 Chronicles 22-24, 1 Timothy 1 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 2 Chronicles 22-24, 1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.
Just because a speaker is confident doesn't mean they are right.  We need to test what people say according to the Word - not according to their words, not according to our desires, but according to God's Word.

12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength, that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service.
I, too, am thankful that God has considered me trustworthy, that He has called me to serve Him, and that He has given me strength to do so.

15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. 16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Amen indeed!

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage:  Joel 1-3, 1 Timothy 2

Thursday, October 26th: Jeremiah 6-8; 1 Timothy 5 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Jeremiah 6-8; 1 Timothy 5

1 Timothy 5: 1-2 Do not rebuke an older man harshly, but exhort him as if he were your father. Treat younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters, with absolute purity.
We are quick to treat people as less than people.  Particularly over the internet!  But sitting behind every keyboard is a real live person.  And every person we deal with - whether online, or in person; whether the business man or the garbage man; whether the doctor or the janitor - is a human, created in God's image, just like you and I.

I like how Paul reminds Timothy about how he is to think about those he encounters.  That older man IS someone's dad.  That young girl IS someone's sister or daughter.  That older woman is someone's mom or grandma.

You can tell a lot about someone by how they treat those who are in "inferior" positions.

How do you and I treat those people?  What does it say about us?


Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage:  Jeremiah 9-11; 1 Timothy 6

Wednesday, October 25th: Jeremiah 6-8, 1 Timothy 5 ~ Nathan

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is: Jeremiah 6-8; 1 Timothy 5

Jeremiah 6:12
Their houses will be turned over to others, together with their fields and their wives, when I stretch out my hand against those who live in the land,” declares the Lord

What an awful punishment, to have your home and the people you love the most, taken away from you and given to someone else. The Israelites had recieved many chances to change and live for God again, but rather chose to live for themselves, and now received this punishment. We too are given many chances, but one day those chances will stop, it's time now for change and to live the way God wants.

Jeremiah 7:23
but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Jeremiah 6-8; 1 Timothy 5

Tuesday, October 24th; Jeremiah 3-5; 1 Timothy 4 ~ Jody

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is: Jeremiah 3-5; 1 Timothy 4

12 Therefore, go and give this message to Israel.[b] This is what the Lord says:

“O Israel, my faithless people,
    come home to me again,
for I am merciful.
    I will not be angry with you forever.
13 Only acknowledge your guilt.
    Admit that you rebelled against the Lord your God
and committed adultery against him
    by worshiping idols under every green tree.
Confess that you refused to listen to my voice.
    I, the Lord, have spoken!

Jeremiah 3:12-13

Even back in the Old Testament, we see that God desires a relationship with us. Confess and return. God wants to be close to us and our sinful choices keep us from him. He's not waiting to point His finger in judgement to "catch us doing something wrong" so he can happily discipline us. He's a loving Father that just wants us to stop hurting ourselves and draw near to Him.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Jeremiah 6-8; 1 Timothy 5

Monday, October 23rd: Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
before you were born I set you apart;
I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”
Though this verse is clearly speaking to Jeremiah and affirming his call as a prophet to the nation, the first part of the verse, the famous part of the verse, is still applicable to us.

God did form us in the womb.
God knew us in the womb.
God set us apart in the womb.

He does have a plan for us.  He created us each individually and with great love.  He has given us a purpose.  And that is to glorify Him where He has placed us.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Jeremiah 3-5; 1 Timothy 4

Sunday, October 22nd: Isaiah 65-66; 1 Timothy 2 ~ Emma

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Isaiah 65-66; 1 Timothy 2

“The Lord says, “I was ready to respond, but no one asked for help. I was ready to be found, but no one was looking for me. I said, ‘Here I am, here I am!’ to a nation that did not call on my name.”‭‭ - Isaiah‬ ‭65:1

God is always there. When we choose to go our own path, He waits for us, ready to take us back at any time. He calls our names and waits for us to return to Him. And every time He welcomes us back with open arms. He is always there, always welcoming, always loving, and always waiting for our return. What a loving, patient God we serve.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

Saturday, October 21st: Isaiah 62-64; 1 Timothy 1 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is Isaiah 62-64; 1 Timothy 1

1 Timothy 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.

It can be easy for those of us who have been believers as long as we can remember to become proud of faith to the point that we forget that our sin nailed Jesus to the cross just as assuredly as any one else's!  Christ came to die to save sinners - to save me.  I am a sinner, and it would do me well not to forget that.

The danger of forgetting the grace God has shown us is that it can cause us to be less than gracious to those around us.  We can easily shift into an attitude of superiority and forget that "there but for the grace of God go we".  Just because I was blessed with Christian parents doesn't mean that I am better than someone who was not so fortunate.  Just because I didn't live a lifetime of rebellion before surrendering to Christ does not make me better than someone born into a non-believing family who never had the opportunity to hear about Christ as a child. 

I am a sinner.  We all are.  And thanks be to God, He has provided salvation for all who call on His name.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Isaiah 65-66; 1 Timothy 2

Thursday, December 8th: 1 Timothy 4-6 ~ Jeannine

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 1 Timothy 4-6

Whenever I read any of Paul's letters I feel a little like I've been through a whirlwind of information. He addresses so many things in such short letters.

Paul talks a lot about Elders and their responsibilities and the qualities required. I couldn't help thinking about our church when I read this...

Never be in a hurry about appointing a church leader. 1 Timothy 5:22a

In light of the announcement of Pastor Ron's retirement, when I read this scripture I thought about the length of time that our church intends to take to replace Pastor Ron and to find the right person to fill his shoes. I'm sure there are lots of people that feel that this process will be long and drawn out and never-ending. And maybe they have a point, however, Paul's letters clearly show how important finding the right leaders is and I have to respect the process that our church has come up with. It seems to me that they are doing everything in their power to fill this role with the right person and to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: Titus 1-3

Wednesday, December 7th: 1 Timothy 1-3 ~ Emma

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is  1 Timothy 1-3

Quite a few things stood out to me in today's reading, but I'll just touch on two points:

1) Even though I used to blaspheme the name of Christ. In my insolence, I persecuted his people. But God had mercy on me because I did it in ignorance and unbelief. Oh, how generous and gracious our Lord was! He filled me with the faith and love that come from Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:13-14

Paul called himself one of the worst sinners. He had done many wrong things, yet God forgave him and used him and his story for His glory. And notice how Paul doesn't say "I was once a sinner but now I'm not because I changed my ways and am now the best person ever!" He rather gives all the glory to God, thanking Him for changing him and forgiving him of all he did wrong. We should also be this way.

2) Women should learn quietly and submissively. I do not let women teach men or have authority over them. Let them listen quietly. 1 Timothy 2:11-12

I find these verses are often overlooked because they are controversial. Lots of people (especially in our world of feminists and all other politically correct terms) don't like that women are supposed to be submissive and not in charge. Some women think "well what if I want to be a leader or elder in the church?" But that's the thing, it's not about what we want. It's about glorifying God. And part of that, is accepting and playing the role He has given you in life to your full capabilities which are given to you by Him. God clearly does not call me to be an elder in the church, because He created me a woman.  The sooner you realize what your role is, the sooner you can bring glory to God's name and bring people to Him.

Father, help me to play the part You have given me today so that I can bring glory to Your name. Amen.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage: 1 Timothy 4-6

Monday, October 26, 2015: 2 Samuel 3-5; 1 Timothy 6 by Pamela

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 2 Samuel 3-5; 1 Timothy 6

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11&12

¹¹ But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. ¹² Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 

Observation: We need to run away from things that take us from God and run towards things that make us more like God.

Application: Our pastor has been leading us through messages about the Holiness of God over the last few Sundays. Until we begin to grasp just how Holy God is and how unworthy we are it becomes extremely difficult to understand our need for salvation. We are sinful. We are unworthy. We are drawn in by sin and it separates us from God. Verse 11 reminds us to "flee" from the temptation of sin and love of wealth and security. When we accept sin into our lives we are pushing God away. When we believe that money and financial assets can make us self sufficient we begin to believe that we do not need God and that we can do it all on our own. This feeling is short lived as all earthly gains are short lived and eventually pass away.

However, when we chase after the things that God values, we draw closer to Him and draw others to Him as well by our words and our actions. The things God values are eternal and will not pass away. Drawing other to God also has eternal value but it is a fight against Satan who is threatening and wants to get in the way of all things good.

Our son started a new school this fall and has been boldly proclaiming his faith to his new peers. Conrad and I have been in awe of his boldness as he stands up for his beliefs and as he is even challenging his friends on big issues like evolution vs Creationism. 1 Timothy 6:12 says: "Fight the good fight of the faith" and Kaden is doing that boldly as he risks being rejected in new friendships and risks being looked at in a negative way by his non-believing peers. He is fighting. Fighting to share the truth. Fighting for what is right. Fighting and willing to risk it all in this new school environment. Fighting the good fight...

Prayer: Dear Lord. You are Righteous. You are faithful. You are loving. You are loving. You are steadfast. You are gentle. You are loving. All of these things remind us that You are Holy. Help us to strive to be Holy and to be more like You. Give us the courage to fight the good fight. In the presence of our peers, give us what we need to go into battle to show You to them. May they see in us that we are chasing after what You value and fleeing from sin. Amen.

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: 2 Samuel 6-8; 1 John 1

Sunday, October 25th: 2 Samuel 1-2, 1 Timothy 5 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 2 Samuel 1-2; 1 Timothy 5

David was an excellent example of "love your enemies".  From a human standpoint, it would be understandable for David to rejoice over the death of King Saul.  After all, Saul had been hunting David for years, and his death would now clear the way for David to assume the throne for which he had been anointed, and he himself was not responsible for the King's death in any way.

But instead of rejoicing, David mourned.  Not only did he mourn, but he killed the man who falsely claimed to have killed the king, thinking the above would be true and he would be rewarded for his efforts.  Clearly, David mourned the death of his friend Jonathan more so than the death of Saul, but he took no pleasure in the death of his enemy.

And once again, instead of presuming anything, and despite already knowing he was the anointed king of Israel, David does not rush on ahead.  Instead, he again asks for God's guidance.

And things don't start off on a grand scale for David.  He is anointed king in the small town of Hebron.  But, just like the smallest mustard seed grows into the largest of trees, so too would David's kingdom grow from the tiny town of Hebron to eventually encompass all of Israel and Judah.

David also faced a rival kingship, a rival kingdom.

What a parallel to the spiritual kingdoms on earth today.  The kingdom of heaven begun in the hearts of all Christians on earth, and the kingdom of darkness.  Which kingdom are you in and to which King do you give allegiance to?  There is only One King who sits on the right hand of God - Jesus.



Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: 2 Samuel 3-5; 1 Timothy 6

Saturday, October 24th: 1 Samuel 30-31, 1 Timothy 4 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 1 Samuel 30-31; 1 Timothy 4

When the Amalekites attack Ziklag and take David's and his men's wives and children, they are all understandably distraught. I love v6....

1 Samuel 30:6 But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
Where do we turn to when our lives have fallen apart?  Where do we find strength when everything has gone wrong?  We must remember, as David did, that our hope and strength is always only in the Lord.

And then, before rushing heedlessly or recklessly into battle to rescue their loved ones, David stops and asks God for will in the situation.  Oh, how we need to learn this lesson!  How often do we presume to know the best course of action to take without even bothering to consult God about it?  How often do we rush headlong into situations, based purely off of emotion?  It is always wise to pray first and then act accordingly.

In our Timothy passage Paul encourages both the learning of doctrine as well as the pursuit of godliness.  We cannot only fill our minds with biblical knowledge, we must also live it out.  But we cannot live out what we do not know.  We cannot have one without the other, we must pursue knowledge of God out of love for Him and then obey Him as we strive to live like Him.  We do this not in order to be saved, as that comes through grace alone, but in order to prove our faith and love of God to be genuine.



Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: 2 Samuel 1-2; 1 Timothy 5

23 October 2015 1 Samuel 27-29; 1 Timothy 3 ~ Elizabeth

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 1 Samuel 27-29; 1 Timothy 3

Although David knew he had been anointed king, he could not bear the constant hide-and-seek existence in the wilderness for his family and small army. Given his earlier experience with the Philistines, he was courageous to return there. But this time he arrived with a small army. Unlike earlier, the Philistines would now be aware of Saul’s hostility toward David, which may have contributed to the welcome David received. David’s move again demonstrates the awkward and enigmatic relationship between the Israelites and Philistines. David’s suggestion to move to a smaller town would help to solve probably housing and social issues and allow the Israelites to live together as a community and maintain their own worship life. David knew how to negotiate, enhancing his request with words the king would like to hear. His stay in Ziklag and Gath, though little more than a year, provided further opportunity to gain the trust of the Philistines and to grow relationships with Israelites living in the area. Nomadic peoples living along the border between Canaan and Egypt often plundered Judean and Philistine towns. David would pursue these marauders in defense of the Israelite towns, exterminate them, and take their livestock as spoils of war. He pretended to be making raids on Judah, instead attacking the invaders and thereby actively helping his fellow Judeans. To maintain the deception, he had to make certain that none of the enemy survived. David’s responses to Achish’s questions were deliberately misleading, indicating only the direction he had gone, allowing Achish to assume that the raids were against Israelites. 

When told by Achish that he and his army would accompany them, David’s words are deliberately ambiguous. They could be support or betrayal. Loss of Samuel’s leadership may have emboldened the Philistines for an all-out attack on Israel. Now the king was desperate for any kind of guidance. Mediums consulted the spirits of the dead, and necromancers spoke with the deceased familiar to them, thereby supposedly discovering the secrets of the future. When Saul could get no answer from Urim or dreams or by prophets, he went to a medium. Calling up Samuel was another sign of Saul’s desperation; no ordinary spirit would do! Whether or not it was truly Samuel or Satan or one of his demons, we don’t know. Satan, though the father of lies, is capable of speaking the truth and can even mouth God’s Word. Saul’s sins are denounced as the reason for God’s anger and rejection. Missing is the prophet’s usual appeal for change of attitude, perhaps because it’s too late. Saul looks for a word of assurance that everything is going to be all right, but the earlier words of Samuel are only reinforced and are about to be fulfilled. Saul is in such despair that he refuses to eat. The medium has to offer an argument that he owed her for her risking her life.

As the Philistine army moves northward to battle, David’s difficult situation within the army is resolved when he is removed from the battlefield. Once again, God looked after David’s welfare. We, too, can get ourselves into some pretty tight spots as a result of our own decisions or deceptions. God will not condone our sinfulness, which is often what prompts the decisions we make. Yet, He still looks after our welfare, making all things work together for good in Christ.

In our NT reading, Paul tells Timothy that only qualified men may serve as pastors of God’s flock. We should honor and uphold the qualifications that God has set forth for those who would serve in the Office of the Public Ministry, always remembering that the pastoral office is a divine institution-a gift from God for His Church. The Lord Jesus has given this office and its qualifications because He loves us and always desires what is best for us. He Himself is our chief Shepherd. He has laid down His life for us and gives us eternal life. Deacons and deaconesses were faithful people, entrusted with special responsibilities for service to their fellow Christians. Christians today are also privileged to serve others through special congregational offices and service organizations. When given chances to express Jesus’ love in deeds of service, it is easy to pass on these opportunities. But, in truth, god calls every Christian to follow his example of self-giving service. Jesus came to serve sinners like us with His forgiveness and salvation. He still serves us today through His means of grace. 

Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: 1 Samuel 30-31; 1 Timothy 4

Thursday, Oct 22nd: 1 Samuel 25-26, 1 Timothy 2 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 1 Samuel 25-26; 1 Timothy 2

I can't even imagine what it must have been like for David.  The king was out to kill him, basically for being too good of a soldier, Saul took David's wife away and gave her to another man, and David was a fugitive fleeing for his life.  Meanwhile, David knows that he has been anointed king and will be the next king of Israel.  Then he's handed a seemingly God-given opportunity to do away with his enemy.

But he doesn't do it.  Not even after all that.  David does not allow Saul's wrong actions to goad him into sin.  He acts faithfully even though Saul does not.  He takes the phrase "be the bigger person" to a whole new level!

Here David clearly displays exactly why God chose him to be the next king of Israel.

I loved the beginning portion of of our NT passage and felt it particularly fitting due to our political landscape today, with Canada just electing a new prime minister.  We are to pray for all our leaders.  God raises them up and He will work out His plan through them, whether they are believers or not.

I wrote a post about the whole women's submission thing back in 2011 if you're interested in reading it, click here.


Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: 1 Samuel 27-29; 1 Timothy 3

Wednesday, October 21st: 1 Samuel 22-24, 1 Timothy 1 ~ Tammy

Today's passage from the Bible In a Year Reading Plan is 1 Samuel 22-24; 1 Timothy 1

In yesterday's passage we read about David lying to priest Ahimelech in order to protect himself from Saul.  Some may try to excuse his lie because of it being a time of war and the duty of a soldier to lie in order to deceive the enemy.  But, nowhere is David's lie condoned.  In fact, though his small lie seemed harmless, it led to the tragic slaughter of 85 priests. King Saul did not believe Ahimelech and thought there was a conspiracy going on between him and David, and had him along with all the priests (except one who escaped) killed.

Sometimes seemingly small sins can have serious consequences.  The truth is that all sin is serious and should never be taken lightly.

Are there different levels of sin?  Yes, there are.  All sin is equal in the sense that any sin, no matter how small, is enough to separate us from God and deserve His judgment eternally.  However, the Bible is also clear that there are harsher punishments for some sins (both here on earth, and in eternity), and more rewards for faithful service to Him.

There is a danger in thinking all sin is the same.  This type of thinking is used to justify committing adultery if you've already committed the sin of lust.  Clearly, this is faulty thinking.

Though not all sin is the same, we can't ignore the "lesser" sins.  We need to be diligent about killing all the sin in our life, because all sin is still sin, and an offense against God that causes a rift in our relationship with Him.  We need to be purposeful about pursuing holiness and sanctification.

In our NT passage we see that the law was not given simply as a list of commands for every occasion, but rather to show unbelievers their sin and inability to keep the law, bringing them to God.

Thankfully, no sin is beyond the saving power of Jesus!


Tomorrow's Bible In a Year Passage passage: 1 Samuel 25-26; 1 Timothy 2