Daily Devotion in Galatians 1 by Bill Brinkworth
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November 17, 2022
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| Daily View Daily Devotion The intent of this publication is to provide daily encouragement and to biblically educate the child of God. Feeding on truths from God’s Word will strengthen and help believers. (Only the KJV is used!) Some of the articles are repeated for two days, but there is always something new in the posting. Please, scroll down and check. Daily Devotion in Galatians 1 Don’t have time to stop and read the devotions? then HEAR the Devotion.HEAR the DAILY VIEW devotion on WLVF (after the 6 AM news). www.DevotinsFromTheBible.com has been redesigned. I do believe mobile devices may be having a problem seeing the menu at the top. All they may see is a small “Menu” icon at the top left to help them navigate the sites. If you do see that, please let me know if it works and mention what brand/type of device you are viewing it with. Thank you in advance. — Bill at brnkworth@frontier.com Daily Nugget:In writing to churches (Galatians 1:2) in Galatia, Paul saw something in the churches that did not please him. He was concerned that they learned what he taught them and changed it. What Paul had taught them was given to the apostle as a revelation from Jesus Christ (Galatians 1:12). The Gospel was not open to discussion or change, yet that is what they were doing. They were preaching and teaching another “gospel” (Galatians 1:6) other than what they had first learned. Since there is only one Gospel, what they were teaching was false. It was a perversion of the truth (Galatians 1:7). Today, similar perversions are occurring. Many churches and denominations teach doctrines contrary to what is taught in the preserved King James Bible. Even the changing of the foundation of the truth, the Bible, is rampant everywhere. Over 300 different perversions of God’s Word in English further add to other teachings. The result is more confusion, fewer conversions, and many opinions of what men think God’s Word says or means. Something newer and better should warn believers that something is amiss. The “modernized and less strict” church services, modern music, and new, revised “bibles” should send shivers down a Christian’s spine, that something is changing. God’s Word is perfect; it does not need revision. If it did, the Lord Himself would be the one doing it, not man. There is one God and one way to please Him — His way. To learn more about what perversions of God’s Words are doing, click on http://www.openthoumineeyes.com/lessons/preserved_word.html. Today’s Thought: “Things that are different are not the same.” — Title from Dr. Mickey Carter’s book on the corrupting of God’s Word. Today’s Reading:Galatians 11 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia:3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ,4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.6 ¶ I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ.8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.10 ¶ For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:14 And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers.15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace,16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.21 Afterwards I came into the regions of Syria and Cilicia;22 And was unknown by face unto the churches of Judaea which were in Christ:23 But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.24 And they glorified God in me.— Bill Brinkworth Not What I Got — Coveting!Although there are crimes and harm done to many, few see the root cause of most wrong-doing. The sin of coveting, or not being content with what one has, rears its ugly scowl on a daily basis. It is often the driving force in:Adultery — Someone is not happy with their choice in spouses, and wants a mate another has.Arguments – Sometimes folks are not content with others’ opinions of them, so they try to raise opinions of themselves by displaying a different intellect or personalityCheating – One wants grades they do not have, without working for them.Lies – To make others think better of them, countless lies have been told.Hoarding — In order to fill a spiritual hole in one’s life, many try to fill it with the “security” of things.Murders — Many have been killed for another’s possessions.Robberies — Someone wanted something he did not have but would not work for it.Sexual crimes are often committed to get what they do not have without waiting for the right mate or to get the power over a person they do not have.Taxes – To get others’ money from them without working for it, countless millions have been taxed.Wars — Many wars have been started so others could obtain what another country had.On and on the list could go of activities and problems spurned by the sin of coveting … Coveting is sin no matter what is desired, be it money, fame, clothing, toys, houses, bicycles, or education. It is the breaking of God’s command.“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.” Ex. 20:17 Also: Deuteronomy 5:21, Romans 13:9 Although the grievous grasp of the sin of coveting has always been a temptation, it is very enticing today. The whole television industry is funded by ads feeding on man’s weakness of wanting more. Stores line most streets displaying wares that are “new, improved, and better.” Advertising works very hard to magnify one’s discontent with what they have; so that others will purchase the newest item. On and on the temptations rage, pulling one in the direction of this “tolerated” sin. Like any other sin, coveting is not acceptable in God’s eyes. That is why God commands us to abstain from it. He wants us far from this sin, not because He wants to deny our having the pleasures of life, but because they often lead to an unsustainable appetite and lust that can never be satisfied. The only way one can achieve victory over this sin is to first admit to God that it is sin. He knows it is, but God wants us to humbly admit our shortcomings and disobedience to Him. Discontentment is saying indirectly that we are not happy with what God has allowed us to have. Secondly, be content with what you have, and you will be happier. Be truly thankful for what you have, and thank the Lord for His allowing you to obtain it. Perhaps, this is why the scripture has far more verses on being thankful and giving praise than it does on getting the things of this world. There are times when new things are needed, and God certainly does not want us to live in purposeful poverty when He can provide for our needs. However, He does not want us to be led by lusts that can never be satisfied. Be happy with what you have.“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11“And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” I Timothy 6:8“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Hebrews 13:5 — Bill Brinkworth Have you always wanted to read “The Revelation”? Using A Spoonful of Revelation you can read it now and get a basic understanding of what it teaches. Read this devotional and understand the future of the world according to God’s own Words?” Download your copy today. Download your copy at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Revelation Have you always wanted to read “Hebrews”? By using A Spoonful of Hebrews you can read it now and get a basic understanding of what it teaches. Order the download today, so you can start reading and learning now! Download your copy fromhttps://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Hebrews Old Testament Puzzles & Activities This booklet’s wordsearches, simple crossword puzzles, and assorted activites are designed to reinforce biblical knowledge. They can be used by individuals who enjoy puzzles and are also ideal for a Sunday school, vacation Bible school, homeschool, Christian school, or any Bible teaching situation where students (third grade and higher), can be encouraged to learn more about the Word of God. Download your printable copy from https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Puzzles * Does your ministry use the free, weekly BIBLE VIEW? Use it as a bulletin insert, ministry handout, or the LARGE print version for those with vision problems or a nursing home ministry. This week’s Bible View’s theme is “Spiritual Remodeling.” Read the articles “Just A Piece of Stone?” “Inward Changes,” “A Notable Conversion” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views22/EmailVersion/BibleView883Email.pdf Mobile devices can best see the BIBLE VIEW https://www.thebibleview.com/2022/the-bible-view-883-enduring/Hard copies (FREE Church bulletin insert, LARGE PRINT, and e-mail versions) of this Bible View can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/newsletters.html. Last week’s Bible View’s theme was “Enduring.” Read the articles “Not Much Has Changed!” “I Won’t,” “What Did They Do?” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views22/EmailVersion/BibleView883Email.pdf Mobile devices can best see the BIBLE VIEW https://www.thebibleview.com/2022/the-bible-view-883-enduring/Hard copies (FREE Church bulletin insert, LARGE PRINT, and e-mail versions) of this Bible View can be printed from https://openthoumineeyes.com/newsletters.html. Mini Sermon:“I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel:” Galatians 1:6 Paul recognized a problem we see too frequently today. People get saved, are faithful and serve for awhile, and soondrift away. In that Galatian church, for many it was false teaching and its confusinginfluence that lured many away. That is also true today, as is worldliness and attraction to things other than obeying and living God’s way. Be faithful to the first love you had for the Saviour. His way is the best; follow it!“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.” Rev. 2:4 Although this verse wasdirectedto a church in Ephesus, its principle applies today. Prayer Requests:Dennis Rodriguiez’ procedure went well and he was home in one day. Thank you all for praying. God is good!Diane Park’s teeth procedure also went well. Continue to pray that the work lasts. Diane also asks that we continue to pray for her friend Deborah, who is now confined to her bed because of her falls. Pray for the needs of others as if they were your own. There may be a time that you will want others to pray fervently for your situation.“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:19-20Send prayer requests to brinkworth@frontier.com Growing Like ChristM. E. Kendrew Each day to grow more humble,Yet, stronger in Thy might;More valiant, Lord, to carryThy standard for the right. Each day to grow more graciousMore sweet and gentle, too;Yet braver, more courageous,More firm, more pure, more true. That I may grow more like Thee;In me Thy Spirit shine;Transformed from grace to glory,Touched by a power Divine. Wise Words:“The Old Testament laws tell me how crooked I am. Grace comes along and straightens me out.” — D.L. Moody Make sure your students know the basics taught in the Bible. The beautifully typeset curriculum is downloaded onto your computer when purchased. The 92 pages are designed to fit on standard 8 1/2″ by 11″ paper. You do not have to buy a copy for each student. Download your copy at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Basics This booklet has 53 verse coloring sheets, one for each week of the year (and one extra), that reinforce the learning of many of the most popular verses in the King James Bible. I am providing this for others that have found themselves in the predicament that they could not find additional resources to use in their Sunday school classroom, in a homeschool or Christian school environment, or for their own benefit. Download your printable copy from https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#Color This booklet’s word searches are designed to reinforce biblical knowowledge. They can be used by individuals who enjoy puzzles and are also ideal for a Sunday school, vacation Bible school, homeschool, Christian school, or any Bible teaching situation where students (third grade and higher), can be encouraged to learn more about the Word of God. Download your printable copy today at https://openthoumineeyes.com/devotional/Devotional.html#WordSearches www.DevotionsFromThebible.com & https://openthoumineeyes.com/ |
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