by Jonah Dorris | Dec 27, 2018 | Microblog
Never mock anyone, but humble yourself before God and see the worth of all men. Mockery is a sin that we are all guilty of, possibly even in the past week. Whether out of someone’s earshot or straight to their face, we mock when we point out someone’s insecurities in...
by Jonah Dorris | Dec 26, 2018 | Microblog
True holiness does not seek an audience. As professing followers of Christ, we are often tempted to use our faith to make ourselves look good. This behavior comes in many forms: actively accusing others of heresy and sin in order to appear wise and pious, boasting...
by Jonah Dorris | Nov 15, 2018 | Microblog
Anger exists to put to the forefront of our minds the need for reconciliation. When we are sinned against, we misuse that anger by resorting to slander and gossip. How much more peaceful would life be if, rather than using the heat of our fury to burn others, we...
by Jonah Dorris | Nov 14, 2018 | Microblog
It is better to confess than to condemn; one brings reconciliation, and the other brings ruin. If anyone has sinned against you, and you against them, do not hesitate to humble yourself first. Even if you are the only one who reconciles, it is wiser to be innocent and...
by Jonah Dorris | Aug 28, 2018 | Microblog
When we backslide into the mire of old sins, we are tempted to doubt the power of Christ to rescue us. After we lose sight of Christ, we attempt to escape the mire on our own. As we wade through its thick, muddy waters and are entangled in the roots and thorns, we...
by Jonah Dorris | Jul 20, 2018 | Microblog
Our blood boils when we do not get what we want. When you become furious with someone, that is because they have withheld or disrespected something you value more than them. We love our idols more than men and women created in the image of God. When you lash out at...
