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Posts by David Sproule (Page 202)

What are you waiting for?

The most frequently played game among mankind today is the “waiting game.” We will put off (seemingly) whatever we can put off until the last possible moment when we can’t put it off anymore. But, unfortunately, too many people are playing that game with their spiritual life. Have you obeyed God’s plan of salvation and been baptized for the remission of your…

Measuring Your Priorities

I want to ask a question that is one of those questions that often has the “automatic” or “expected answer” to it.  “Well, of course, that’s my answer.  How could it be any different?”  But, could you take a moment and evaluate?  Could you take a moment and measure your answer against God’s yardstick?  In other words, if God were asked the…

Encounter Jesus

Having an “encounter with Jesus” is a buzzword among some religious bodies, which seems to emphasize that there are no boundaries or limitations in where or how one can encounter Jesus. Let’s be clear–every person on earth needs to have an “encounter” with Jesus. However, the “encounter” must take place on HIS terms, not ours! Think about this. Be baptized into Jesus…

The world hates Christians

Hate is such a strong word and a strong emotion. It is definitely not something upon which we like to dwell or a topic that is comfortable to discuss. But, as Christians, we might as well face the facts — we are hated. There are those in this world who despise us simply because of our devotion to Jesus Christ. But, this…

What Is Your Vision for the Church?

All faithful Christians want the very best for the Lord’s church.  When Jesus commands us to “seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt. 6:33), we ought to find great joy in seeking to fulfill that charge on both a personal and collective level.  With excitement and heartfelt devotion we can sing, “I love Thy kingdom, Lord, the house of Thine abode; The…

You and your enemies

The identification of “your enemies” surely varies from person to person, but the Bible has much to say about how we should treat them. And, everything that God tells us to do toward our enemies is 180 degrees from how we might normally think, requiring our absolute diligence. Jesus tells us to “agape love” our enemies, wanting what is very best for…

What keeps you going?

If the devil had his way, you would have stopped following the Lord a long time ago. What keeps you going? If the wicked world had its way, you would have stopped following the Lord a long time ago. What keeps you going? If the anti-God American government, media and entertainment industry had its way, you would have stopped following the Lord…

“The Tongue of the Wise Promotes Health”

There is much in Scripture that warns against and even condemns the improper use of our tongue.  It certainly has the potential to defile our whole body, kindle a fire and curse men (Jas. 3:2-9).  We should study carefully and heed closely the Divine admonitions, for we shall be judged by those things which proceed from our mouths (Matt. 12:36-37). However, there…