Daily Devotional: Ephesians 5:11-21

Daily Devotional: Ephesians 5:11-21

The calling on the life of the Christian is to form the world positively. We are instructed not to participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness—what Paul has already called immoral, impure, and covetous. Unfruitfulness is evil. Before we take this too far and become workaholics, we do recognize that rest to the proper degree is fruitful for our bodies, as are many leisure activities. God…

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One of the things that still amazes me is, the way Jesus transforms lives. I have seen drug addicts and alcoholics being totally set free and living transformed lives. They excel in their studies and even in their jobs. They live holy lives. Jesus came to set the captives free (Luke 4:18). The blood of Jesus was shed to set us free from sin and deliver us from every bondage of the enemy.

The Bible says, “Christ, our Passover Lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7). Jesus Christ, our sacrificial Lamb, shed His blood to set us free from whatever it is that’s enslaving us.

What are you struggling with today? Anger, depression, addiction, lust? You can be released from captivity – not by your own futile efforts – but by calling out to Jesus who answers the cries of His people.

Adam/Eve Of Death

01/27/2023

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JOKE-OGRAPHY: Jesus says, "Blessed are the poor in spirit."  The priest in this cartoon asks his students what they think He meant.  The girl who raises her hand says her father only feels blessed when he's POURIN' spirits, which implies her father is a drinker.  The joke is that "poor in spirit" (Jesus's quote) sounds like "pouring spirits" (i.e. drinking spirits, as in alcohol), so the girl is confusing the two terms and implying that Jesus meant people who drink a lot of alcohol feel blessed.

Words of Wisdom Are Better than Gold

1 It isn't smart to get drunk! Drinking makes a fool of you and leads to fights. 2 An angry ruler is like a roaring lion— make either one angry, and you are dead. 3 It makes you look good when you avoid a fight— only fools love to quarrel. 4 If you are too lazy to plow, don't expect a harvest. 5 Someone's thoughts may be as deep as the ocean, but if you are smart, you will discover them.

6 There are many who say, “You can trust me!” But can they be trusted? 7 Good people live right, and God blesses the children who follow their example. 8 When rulers decide cases, they weigh the evidence. 9 Can any of us really say, “My thoughts are pure, and my sins are gone”?

10 Two things the Lord hates are dishonest scales and dishonest measures. 11 The good or bad that children do shows what they are like. 12 Hearing and seeing are gifts from the Lord. 13 If you sleep all the time, you will starve; if you get up and work, you will have enough food. 14 Everyone likes to brag about getting a bargain. 15 Sensible words are better than gold or jewels.

16 You deserve to lose your coat if you loan it to someone to guarantee payment for the debt of a stranger. 17 The food you get by cheating may taste delicious, but it turns to gravel. 18 Be sure you have sound advice before making plans or starting a war. 19 Stay away from gossips— they tell everything. 20 Children who curse their parents will go to the land of darkness long before their time. 21 Getting rich quick may turn out to be a curse. 22 Don't try to get even. Trust the Lord, and he will help you.

23 The Lord hates dishonest scales and dishonest weights. So don't cheat! 24 How can we know what will happen to us when the Lord alone decides? 25 Don't fall into the trap of making promises to God before you think! 26 A wise ruler severely punishes every criminal. 27 Our inner thoughts are a lamp from the Lord, and they search our hearts. 28 Rulers are protected by God's mercy and loyalty, but they must be merciful for their kingdoms to last. 29 Young people take pride in their strength, but the gray hairs of wisdom are even more beautiful. 30 A severe beating can knock all of the evil out of you! — Proverbs 20 | Contemporary English Version (CEV) Contemporary English Version Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society. Cross References: Genesis 13:7-8; Exodus 4:11; Leviticus 10:9; Leviticus 19:16; Leviticus 19:36; Numbers 16:38; Ruth 3:2; Job 28:18; Psalm 40:11; Proverbs 6:6; Proverbs 6:9; Proverbs 9:17; Proverbs 11:1; Proverbs 16:11; Proverbs 18:4; Proverbs 19:1; Proverbs 21:6; Proverbs 27:13; Ecclesiastes 5:4-5; Ezekiel 7:12; Daniel 5:23; Matthew 6:2; Matthew 7:16; Matthew 12:30; Matthew 15:4; Luke 14:31; Romans 3:9; 1 Corinthians 2:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Peter 2:24

One of the most interesting things about religion to me is that so many people don’t even see the mental gymnastics they are doing to try and shape the biblical texts into a framework that is acceptable in the modern day and it comes out looking like something that none of the authors would have approved of.

my mom said she's had a terrible cough and is sick so obviously I was like oh well, covid is going around rn. she says "it presents more like bronchitis" girl...... she is so irksome. antivax covid denier I cannot stand 99% of my fucking family

Me at the liquor store, trying to get some bubbly for New Years, but kind of lost because I hardly ever buy alcohol: Well, there's no point in getting anything too fancy, since we won't be drinking it until midnight, and by then everyone is already a bit pickled and won't notice.

Also me: Whoah, out of all the morals to remember from the Bible...

(John 2:10: "Everyone serves the good wine first, and when people have drunk freely, then the poor wine.")

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AMAZON PRIME DID NOT JUST HAVE THE AUDACITY TO TRY AND AUTOPLAY THE PILOT OF SUPERNATURAL AFTER THE END OF GOMENS S2???

since when do autoplay algorithms commit hate crimes

sometimes. sometimes pinterest is an interesting place.

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Proverbs 20:1

Do not be deceived by the party culture. Do not be lured by alcohol. While wine and beer and other alcoholic beverages are popular and promise a good time, more often these drinks make fools of us. Too much alcohol leaves one intoxicated. When someone is intoxicated, he/she does not make wise choices. Many people think alcohol gives us relief from worry and pain. True relief only comes from faith in Jesus Christ. Ask Him to help you resist the temptation today.

Dear God, give me wisdom to know when I am being led in a foolish direction. Help me to resist the temptation of alcohol today. Give me the courage to turn away from alcohol or anything offering false promises of happiness. You are the only thing that will bring me true fulfillment. Thank you for giving us refuge and courage to battle temptations such as these. Please use me to help others struggling with these temptations, Lord. In Jesus' name, amen

the non-drinkers at the BOC Halloween party curating an aura of misery while their colleagues become wildly messy and fly off the rails 😂😂😂 i have enormous compassion for bible and his glass of water and absolutely floor level effort at a Halloween costume

"Whereas the Bible explicitly forbids drunkenness, it nowhere requires total abstinence. Make no mistake: total abstinence from alcohol is great. As a Christian you are certainly free to adopt that as a lifestyle. But you are not free to condemn those who choose to drink in moderation." - Sam Storms

Overcoming Addiction as a Christian

On August 17th 2020, JJ was 1 year sober. This is his testimony about overcoming substance abuse addiction as a Christian who really is living for Christ. Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is addictive and affects people negatively. For him, it became his idol. His hope is that this video uplifts and edifies the body of Christ and glorifies God!