Liked by People or Loved by God?

Liked by People or Loved by God?

Which one do you want? Like by people or loved by God?

Well, I know the answer already. You choose to be loved by God over being liked by people; each of us does. However, is that how you live?

In some way, each of us wants people to like us. We live at a time when we can write things online and people “Like” or “make it a favorite.”

Do you remember Ananias and Sapphira?

I am sure we remember how Ananias lied to the apostles regarding the money given and how he immediately died. We remember Sapphira arriving shortly afterward and lying to the apostles, as she agreed with her husband. We remember how she died too. (Acts 5.1-11)

However, why would they agree to lie? Did they think more people would like them because of their actions?

I am going out on a limb and say that Ananias and Sapphira saw something you and I might forget; they saw Barnabas. Acts chapter 4 closes with the account of Barnabas and his heart of true giving. Barnabas, the son of encouragement, sold a field and laid the proceeds at the apostles’ feet. (Acts 4.36-37)

Following the account of the generosity of Barnabas is the deathly account of Ananias and Sapphira. As Barnabas did a great thing, Ananias and Sapphira chose to sin. Did Ananias and Sapphira choose to lie because they wanted to be liked as well as Barnabas?

The world may never know. However, do you choose to be liked by men or loved by God?

Just a thought,

 

 

Bible Study Weekly Series – John 11 – Day #5

Bible Study Weekly Series – John 11 – Day #5

This is Day #5 of our study on John 11.

In our study in John 11 this week, we discuss the many truths in one chapter.

Most know this chapter because of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, but there is much more. From the relationship of Jesus to Lazarus’ family, to the miracle, and then to the troubling life of the Pharisees. Join us as we journey into this chapter together. .

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Bible Study Weekly Series – John 11 – Day #5

Bible Study Weekly Series – John 11 – Day #2

This is Day #2 of our study on John 11.

In our study in John 11 this week, we discuss the many truths in one chapter. Most know this chapter because of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, but there is much more. From the relationship of Jesus to Lazarus’ family, to the miracle, and then to the troubling life of the Pharisees. Join us as we journey into this chapter together.

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Bible Study Weekly Series – John 11 – Day #5

Bible Study Weekly Series – John 11 – Day #1

This is Day #1 of our study on John 11.

In our study in John 11 this week, we discuss the many truths in one chapter.

Most know this chapter because of the death and resurrection of Lazarus, but there is much more. From the relationship of Jesus to Lazarus’ family, to the miracle, and then to the troubling life of the Pharisees.

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Bible Study Series 2023 – Acts 2 – Day #3

Bible Study Series 2023 – Acts 2 – Day #3

Day #3 in our study is about seeing and hearing Peter’s inspired words to those present on the Day of Pentecost.

Acts 2 is a chapter in the Bible which blends Old Testament Prophecy with New Testament meaning. It is in this chapter that Peter (along with the 11) change the course of people’s lives by showing them the power of God.

In this brief study series, we search the text of Acts 2 to see what this scripture meant to the hearers on the Day of Pentecost, and then how their lives were transformed by the message Peter spoke.

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