Warning signs indicate impending danger, and give us an opportunity to react, steer clear and avoid harm. God had sent numerous 'warning signs' to the Israelites, but they foolishly ignored them. Their disregard for God and his counsel led to disobedience, sin and even death. Israel chose worldliness over the wisdom of God with disasterous results. The message is clear - when we choose God's wisdom, we choose the path of blessing.
The discipline of fasting is the topic in today's text, but Christ's message is that which matters most to him: a pure heart. Fasting...
You may be able to talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? There is a reason people say that actions speak louder...
Luke 14 tells the story of Jesus speaking to the huge crowds that had jumped on the bandwagon and started following Him. But what...