BIBLE BYTES -- The Bible is the GOAT! Verses and values from the Old and New Testaments!
There are as many interpretations of God’s word as there are people and churches. Time spent in the Word, prayer, and daily relationship with God helps differentiate what is man made and what is God’s way. There is no substitute for the time you spend with God.
Mark 7:12-13 (TLB) 12-13 And so you break the law of God in order to protect your man-made tradition. And this is only one example. There are many, many others.
9/25/2022
Being learned about the Bible is wonderful but it is incomplete. The Pharisees were highly learned and they had much incorrect understanding and hypocrisy. You build your life in strength and stability by learning the ways of Jesus and putting them into practice each day.
Matthew 7:26 (NIV) 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand.
9/18/2022
God’s truth may not make sense at times but there is much going on behind the scenes that you ignore or are not aware of. Always consider if you may be under the influence of the enemy, especially when you doubt God. That is how original sin began.
John 8:43-45 (TLB) 43 Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It is because you are prevented from doing so! 44 For you are the children of your father the devil and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning and a hater of truth—there is not an iota of truth in him. When he lies, it is perfectly normal; for he is the father of liars. 45 And so when I tell the truth, you just naturally don’t believe it!
9/11/2022
The Bible and world is replete with those who want Godly lives but unconsciously flirt with evil. That is what happens in this world. You may actually seek evil and not even know it as earth is the devil’s playground. Staying close to God is the only real way to avoid it.
Proverbs 11:27 (GNT) 27 If your goals are good, you will be respected, but if you are looking for trouble, that is what you will get.
9/4/2022
The Old Testament is full of laws as well as sacrifices of animals and blood. The blood of Christ replaced these ceremonial and literal sacrifices. Even so - now, as then - God wants your trust and gratitude, not outward ceremonial or religious sacrifices.
Psalms 50:13-15 (TLB) 13 No, I don’t need your sacrifices of flesh and blood. 14-15 What I want from you is your true thanks; I want your promises fulfilled. I want you to trust me in your times of trouble, so I can rescue you and you can give me glory.
8/28/2022
