Podcasts about worldly

Saydul Khatir: Chapter 2 - The Worldly Pleasures Compared to the Aakhirat by Radio Islam

Worldly pleasures and material achievements offer only fleeting satisfaction, leaving spiritual hunger unfulfilled. True contentment and lasting peace come from pursuing God's righteousness and prioritizing His kingdom above all else. When faith becomes the primary pursuit, God promises to supply every genuine need. Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ 3814 Milwaukee Ave, Lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 799-6813 Sunday Classes: 9:30am | Sunday Worship: 10:30am & 5pm Wednesday Classes: 7pm Website: https://www.machurch.org/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/MilwaukeeAveChurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/milwaukee_ave/

1 Samuel 6:1-12 "Worldly Repentance" Blake Johnson | 1 Samuel by Evangelical Fellowship Church

This sermon examines the insidious nature of worldly moral reasoning, tracing its roots to the temptation in the Garden of Eden where doubt replaced absolute obedience. The speaker contrasts the relativistic framework of pragmatism, which prioritizes personal benefit and consequences, with the absolute duty to trust God's character and commands. Drawing on Leviticus 18 and 2 Corinthians 6, the message emphasizes the necessity of separation from incompatible cultural thought forms to prevent the corrosion of biblical truth. While acknowledging the challenge of living within secular cultures, the sermon urges believers to take every thought captive to Christ, rejecting syncretism and maintaining a distinct moral identity grounded in Scripture.

Devotion : Esther 1:10-22 / The Illusion of Worldly Control by Community Lutheran Church

In this episode, Richard and Denny explore the complex interplay of economic, political, and spiritual factors shaping the future of global systems, including the rise of a one-world government and the role of biblical prophecy.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

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SummaryRobert Bolden shares his personal journey of spiritual transformation, emphasizing the importance of daily engagement with the Word and the Holy Spirit's guidance. He discusses the contrast between living by the flesh and the spirit, and how faith in Jesus offers eternal life, Joy and peace.Keywordsspiritual growth, faith, Holy Spirit, Bible, Jesus, transformation, daily devotion, Christian life, peace, eternal life, love one anotherKey TopicsThe importance of daily engagement with the BibleThe contrast between living by the flesh and the spiritThe role of the Holy Spirit in personal transformationFaith in Jesus as the only way to GodThe significance of remaining in Jesus and the WordThose who choose to follow Jesus Love one anotherThe devil has those who do evil and have the charachter of the worldTakeawaysThe power of being in the Word every day to transform your lifeLiving by the Spirit brings life and peace, unlike living by the fleshFaith in Jesus offers eternal life and true peaceThe Holy Spirit teaches us all things and remains within usRemaining in Jesus and the Word is essential for living life to the fullSound Bites"The word does the transforming, not people""Living by the Spirit brings life and peace""There is only one way to God, through Jesus"Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Spiritual Journey02:30 The Power of Daily Engagement with the Word04:04 Living by the Flesh vs. Living by the Spirit05:10 The Significance of Faith in Jesus06:52 The Holy Spirit's Role in Guidance and Teaching08:46 The Bible as a Guide and Confirmation11:05 Remaining in Jesus and the Word 12:46 Money, Idols, and Worldly Influences14:11 Unlearning the Flesh and Relearning the Spirit15:07 Closing Remarks and Invitation to ConnectReady to become part of the community? https://lifetransformed.podia.com/message us and we will give you free access.Merchhttps://www.bonfire.com/store/lifetransformed/Schedule a serve call ⁠https://www.picktime.com/LifeTransformed⁠Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qr⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbolden18?igsh=cnlvdjQ5eGJwZTM%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6sszulCUrjodEyThd-rBw⁠Podcasts Join me live from Odd's Cafe here in Asheville…  message me for the exact time.  ⁠https://www.oddscafe.com/⁠Email: robertbolden@thisworldfreedom.com

Send us a message!We slow down in Mark 4 and listen for what Jesus is really doing when he teaches in parables and confronts a mixed crowd. We read the sower, the lamp, the growing seed, the mustard seed, and the storm, then ask God to show us what kind of soil our hearts have become. • Mark as a fast-paced Gospel and why we take it slowly • Crowds of marginalized people and religious scrutiny around Jesus • Parables as a way to reveal and filter motives • The Parable of the Sower and what each soil reveals • Worldly cares, wealth, and shallow roots as real spiritual threats • Lamp on a stand and why listening requires responsibility • The kingdom of God growing quietly over time • Mustard seed hope for small beginnings • Jesus calming the storm and the question of his authority • Choosing to lean in when Scripture confuses us • Asking God for wisdom and letting the word cultivate our hearts  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Guided Question What step are you on in learning to live God's way — recognizing your spiritual poverty, mourning what keeps you from Him, submitting your life to His direction, or hungering and thirsting for righteousness? Summary In this episode, Dr. Robert Lewis explores the first four Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1–12 and Jesus' surprising teaching about the path to true happiness. Rather than finding happiness through the things the world tells us will satisfy us, Jesus presents a different way of living—one rooted in dependence upon God, repentance, submission, and a deep desire for righteousness. Lewis explains that the Beatitudes are not merely actions but attitudes that become part of who we are. The first four focus on our relationship with God and build upon one another like steps leading us toward deeper spiritual maturity. The first step is poverty of spirit. To be “poor in spirit” means recognizing our complete inadequacy and realizing that we cannot live this life successfully on our own. Lewis contrasts this with the cultural message of self-sufficiency and emphasizes that spiritual life begins when we are willing to admit our need and cry out, “God, help.” The second step is mourning. Jesus is not simply talking about sadness but about a deep inward grief over the things that block our relationship with God. Through the story of the sinful woman in Luke 7 and the example of the rich young ruler, Lewis shows how genuine sorrow over sin can lead to repentance and ultimately to the comfort God promises. The third step is submission. Lewis explains that biblical meekness is not weakness or passivity but strength brought under control. Just as a wild horse is brought under the control of its rider, believers are called to bring their goals, priorities, time, talents, and desires under God's direction. This submission is an ongoing process as God exposes and removes the areas of resistance in our lives. The fourth and highest step is hungering and thirsting for righteousness. Jesus describes a passion so intense that everything else becomes secondary. Those who deeply desire God, His will, and His righteousness are promised that they will be satisfied. Lewis describes this as the deep fulfillment and stability that the world's temporary promises cannot provide. Lewis contrasts this path with the emptiness that can come from pursuing success, wealth, achievement, intellect, or worldly philosophies without God. He points to Abraham as an example of someone who progressively walked these four steps—leaving what was familiar, allowing God to remove obstacles, submitting to God's direction, and ultimately demonstrating complete trust when asked to offer Isaac. Abraham's life ended with the biblical description that he was “satisfied with life.” The message closes with a personal challenge: What step are you on? Have you admitted your spiritual poverty? Have you mourned deeply enough over the things that separate you from God? Have you submitted your life to His direction? And are you hungering and thirsting for God Himself? Jesus' promise is that this difficult path ultimately leads to comfort, spiritual life, and deep satisfaction. Outline 1. The Foundation of True Happiness Jesus presents a different path to happiness. The Beatitudes establish the foundation for life in God's kingdom. The first four focus on our relationship with God. 2. The Happiness of Poverty Recognizing our spiritual inadequacy. Rejecting self-sufficiency and pride. Depending upon God and receiving the reality of His kingdom. 3. The Happiness of Sadness Mourning over the things that block our relationship with God. Recognizing sin and allowing God to expose it. Finding comfort through repentance and forgiveness. 4. The Happiness of Submission Understanding meekness as strength under God's control. Bringing our goals, priorities, time, and abilities under His direction. Surrendering the areas of resistance in our lives. 5. The Happiness of Hunger Developing an intense desire for God and His righteousness. Moving beyond spiritual complacency. Trusting Jesus' promise that those who hunger and thirst will be satisfied. 6. The Path to a Satisfied Life Abraham demonstrates these principles through his life. Worldly pursuits cannot provide lasting satisfaction. True happiness comes from living according to God's way. Key Takeaways True happiness is found through a life oriented toward God. Spiritual poverty begins with admitting that we need God. Mourning over sin can lead to repentance and comfort. Meekness means bringing our strength and self-will under God's control. Following God requires surrendering the areas of resistance in our lives. Spiritual hunger means developing a deep desire for God and His righteousness. The things that seem difficult in Jesus' teaching are ultimately intended to lead us to life and satisfaction. Worldly success, possessions, and achievement cannot provide the deep fulfillment found in God. The four Beatitudes build upon one another: poverty → mourning → submission → hunger and thirst for righteousness. Jesus promises that those who pursue this path will ultimately be satisfied. Scripture References Matthew 5:1–12 — Jesus introduces the Beatitudes and the path to true happiness. Matthew 5:3 — Spiritual poverty recognizes our need for God. Matthew 5:4 — Those who mourn over spiritual brokenness will be comforted. Matthew 5:5 — The meek, those submitted to God, will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:6 — Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied. Isaiah 57:15 — God dwells with the humble and contrite. Luke 7:36–50 — A sinful woman demonstrates deep mourning, faith, and repentance. Romans 7:15–25 — Paul recognizes his struggle with sin and cries out for deliverance. James 4:4–10 — Believers are called to reject friendship with the world, repent, and humble themselves before God. 2 Corinthians 7:8–11 — Godly sorrow produces repentance. Mark 10:17–27 — The rich young ruler struggles to surrender what stands between him and following Jesus. Daniel 7:27 — The saints of the Most High are promised dominion over the kingdoms. Genesis 22:1–18 — Abraham demonstrates complete submission and trust in God. Genesis 25:7–8 — Abraham dies at a good old age, described as satisfied with life. Ecclesiastes 12:1, 13–14 — Solomon urges people to remember their Creator and live in light of God's ultimate purposes.   Recorded 2.20.83

In this episode, Richard and Denny discuss recent events in the Middle East, US-Venezuela oil deals, the influence of global systems, and the role of believers in understanding and responding to these complex issues. They emphasize the importance of trusting God over human systems and encourage thoughtful, data-driven faith-based engagement.We want to hear from YOU! If you would like to submit a question or comment for further discussion, please email us at: questions@abideministries.com.

Worldly worth is measured by bank accounts, but God sees you as a priceless treasure. No mistake or status changes your value. God pursues, rescues, and loves you as His child. Stop striving; you are immensely valuable to Him!

Ask God to help you prioritize your focus.

Legacy is not built in grand, dramatic moments. It is built in the daily choices that accumulate over a lifetime: choosing honesty when hiding the truth would be easier, offering kindness when impatience is closer to the surface, forgiving rather than holding a grudge, and staying humble and teachable when pride feels more comfortable. Proverbs 10:7 draws a stark contrast between two kinds of legacy: a good and honest life leaves a blessed memorial, while a life of sin without God leaves something far less pleasant behind. The money we leave behind will be spent. Possessions will be lost. Worldly achievements will eventually be forgotten. But the people whose lives we touched will carry the memory of who we were and how we treated them. That memory — the fruit of a life spent walking closely with Jesus — is the most significant thing we can leave behind. It will inspire the people who come after us to trust God themselves. In a world that pulls our attention down to the level of a to-do list, this episode invites us to lift our eyes to the bigger picture: every day and every choice is building something. The question is whether we are being intentional about what we are building. And for those who look back on a legacy that does not yet reflect the one they want to leave, the good news is that God's grace covers the past and His mercy offers a fresh start. It is never too late to begin building differently. Today's Bible Verse "A good and honest life is a blessed memorial; a wicked life leaves a rotten stench."— Proverbs 10:7, MSG Ponder Today Legacy is built day by day through faithful, ordinary choices. It does not happen by accident and does not require dramatic moments. Honesty, kindness, forgiveness, and humility practiced consistently over a lifetime build something that outlasts us. The way you treat people today becomes the memory they carry tomorrow. People will spend your money, lose your possessions, and forget your achievements. But they will always remember how you made them feel and whether your life reflected the goodness of God. A life spent walking closely with Jesus leaves a sweet fragrance. The fruit of the Spirit at work in a surrendered life — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control — is the kind of legacy that inspires others to trust God themselves. Do not let your daily life shrink down to the level of your to-do list. Every responsibility, every interaction, and every choice is building something larger than the moment. Keep the bigger picture in view and make choices accordingly. It is never too late to start building a better legacy. God's grace covers the past and His mercy offers a genuine fresh start. Whatever the legacy built so far, today is the first day of building what comes next. A Prayer for You Today Dear God, thank You for the gift of life and for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world around me. I want my life to honor You in every way. Forgive me for the times I have been selfish, impatient, or dishonest. Give me the wisdom and strength to live a good and honest life each and every day. Help me make choices that build a holy legacy — one that shows others the reality of Your love flowing through my life. Show me how to treat people in ways that leave a sweet and lasting blessing long after I have passed away. When I am tempted to say or do anything that would be a mistake, speak to me through Your Holy Spirit and lead me to make a better choice. May the way I live honor You and inspire everyone who knows me to grow closer to You. In Jesus' name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Tomorrow and the next day, we have two special feast days: the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. Both of these feast days are celebrations of the triumph that comes through the Cross. It was through the Cross that Our Lord redeemed the human race. It was by standing at the foot of the Cross and offering her Son that Our Lady became the Co-Redemptrix of the human race and Mediatrix of All Graces.As Catholics, we celebrate these feast days because we believe in what they represent for Our Lord and Our Lady, and also what they represent for us. What do they teach us? That the good bearing of the Cross in this life is what makes for heavenly glory in the life to come.We have these feasts to represent this to us, and we place crucifixes everywhere to remind us that victory comes from the Cross. At the same time, however, we have trouble believing it.Catechism of Trent: “if one thing more than another presents difficulty to the mind and understanding of man, assuredly it is the mystery of the cross, which, beyond all doubt, must be considered the most difficult of all; so much so that only with great difficulty can we grasp the fact that our salvation depends on the cross”.This is harder for us to understand than the Trinity, harder to understand than the mystery of the Eucharist: that our salvation depends on the Cross. Do you understand this?Do you believe that your salvation depends on the way in which you bear suffering in this life? Do you have a supernatural attitude toward suffering, or a worldly attitude toward it?This one thing must divide us from the people in the world, if we are truly followers of Our Lord Jesus Christ: we must have the capacity of carrying our daily crosses.If so many people in this world find the doctrine of the Cross so difficult to understand, it is often because of two illusions that they hold in their minds, illusions that come from the world.

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: What does it mean for us to detach ourselves from worldly things? If I confess to a priest who doesn't speak English, would I still be absolved? How can we practice the virtue of poverty as a layperson? Are priests allowed to have personal social media accounts? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

A Wise, but Worldly King Drew Kizer

Scott, Craig & Kyle continue the series on the letter of Romans. They dive into this amazing letter that helps us understand the good news of Jesus. How the good news is for everyone everywhere. The Find & Follow podcast is all about helping you find and follow Jesus in everyday life!How To Follow Jesus (Matthew 4:19)Connect personally with Jesus every dayGrow spiritually in communityServe the world in your Sweet SpotShow Notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Project Romans Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Church Messages⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mission Church:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MC Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MC Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MC Website

In a world overflowing with data, trends, and “expert advice,” how do we know what wisdom we can actually trust? In this episode of Raising Kids on Your Knees, Tina explores the difference between worldly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from God — and why Scripture remains the most reliable guide for moms today. You'll learn five practical ways to anchor your heart (and your children's hearts) in truth, cultivate teachability, and build a home grounded on the Rock. If you're longing for clarity, confidence, and biblical direction in a noisy world, this episode will encourage and equip you.Praying Moms Do Matter ArticleRest Refresh Renew Retreat InformationFlying Arrow Productions

A message from Pastor Sof Vae'ena (A Study of the Book of James).... James Ch 1 vs 9-11, Boast in God If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

 ਟੋਡੀ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ॥ ਹਰਿ ਬਿਸਰਤ ਸਦਾ ਖੁਆਰੀ ॥ ਤਾ ਕਉ ਧੋਖਾ ਕਹਾ ਬਿਆਪੈ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਓਟ ਤੁਹਾਰੀ ॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ ਬਿਨੁ ਸਿਮਰਨਜੋ ਜੀਵਨੁ ਬਲਨਾ ਸਰਪ ਜੈਸੇ ਅਰਜਾਰੀ ॥ ਨਵ ਖੰਡਨ ਕੋ ਰਾਜੁ ਕਮਾਵੈ ਅੰਤਿ ਚਲੈਗੋ ਹਾਰੀ ॥੧॥ ਗੁਣ ਨਿਧਾਨ ਗੁਣ ਤਿਨ ਹੀਗਾਏ ਜਾ ਕਉ ਕਿਰਪਾ ਧਾਰੀ ॥ ਸੋ ਸੁਖੀਆ ਧੰਨੁ ਉਸੁ ਜਨਮਾ ਨਾਨਕ ਤਿਸੁ ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ॥੨॥੨॥ ਅਰਥ: ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ (ਦੇ ਨਾਮ) ਨੂੰ ਭੁਲਾਇਆਂ ਸਦਾ (ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਹੱਥੋਂ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਦੀ) ਬੇ-ਪਤੀ ਹੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਹੇ ਪ੍ਰਭੂ! ਜਿਸਮਨੁੱਖ ਨੂੰ ਤੇਰਾ ਆਸਰਾ ਹੋਵੇ, ਉਸ ਨੂੰ (ਮਾਇਆ ਦੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਭੀ ਵਿਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ) ਧੋਖਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਲੱਗ ਸਕਦਾ।ਰਹਾਉ।ਹੇ ਭਾਈ! ਪਰਮਾਤਮਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਸਿਮਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾ ਜਿਤਨੀ ਭੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਗੁਜ਼ਾਰਨੀ ਹੈ (ਉਹ ਇਉਂ ਹੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ) ਜਿਵੇਂ ਸੱਪ (ਆਪਣੀ) ਉਮਰ ਗੁਜ਼ਾਰਦਾ ਹੈ (ਉਮਰ ਭਾਵੇਂ ਲੰਮੀ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਉਹ ਸਦਾ ਆਪਣੇ ਅੰਦਰ ਜ਼ਹਿਰ ਪੈਦਾ ਕਰਦਾ ਰਹਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ) । (ਸਿਮਰਨ ਤੋਂਵਾਂਜਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਜੇ) ਸਾਰੀ ਧਰਤੀ ਦਾ ਰਾਜ ਭੀ ਕਰਦਾ ਰਹੇ, ਤਾਂ ਭੀ ਆਖ਼ਰ ਮਨੁੱਖਾ ਜੀਵਨ ਦੀ ਬਾਜ਼ੀ ਹਾਰ ਕੇ ਹੀ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।੧।ਹੇ ਨਾਨਕ! ਆਖ-ਹੇ ਭਾਈ!) ਗੁਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਖ਼ਜ਼ਾਨੇ ਹਰੀ ਦੇ ਗੁਣ ਉਸ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਨੇ ਹੀ ਗਾਏ ਹਨ ਜਿਸ ਉਤੇ ਹਰੀ ਨੇ ਮੇਹਰ ਕੀਤੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹਮਨੁੱਖ ਸਦਾ ਸੁਖੀ ਜੀਵਨ ਬਿਤੀਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉਸ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਮੁਬਾਰਿਕ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ। ਅਜੇਹੇ ਮਨੁੱਖ ਤੋਂ ਸਦਕੇ ਹੋਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ।੨।੨।TODEE, FIFTH MEHL:Forgetting the Lord, one is ruined forever. How can anyone be deceived, who has Your Support, O Lord? || Pause || Without meditating in remembrance on the Lord, life is like a burning fire, even if one lives long, like a snake. One may rule over the nine regions of the earth, but in the end, he shall have to depart, losing the game of life. || 1 || He alone sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord, the treasure of virtue, upon whom the Lord showers His Grace. He is at peace, and his birth is blessed; Nanak is a sacrifice to him. || 2 || 2 ||English SummaryThis Shabad by Guru Arjan Dev Ji (Todee, Fifth Mehl) highlights the spiritual peril of forgetting God and the ultimate peace found through divine remembrance.Divine Protection vs. Ruin: Forgetting God leads to perpetual spiritual decay and ruin. Conversely, a soul anchored in God's sanctuary is completely safe from the deceptions and vices of worldly illusions (maya).The Futility of Worldly Life: Life lived without remembrance (simran) is harmful and toxic—comparable to the long, venomous life of a snake or a burning fire. Even achieving supreme earthly power over all regions of the world is ultimately meaningless, as a life without spiritual devotion ends in losing the game of life.The Grace of Devotion: Sing the praises of God is a privilege granted only through Divine Grace. Those blessed with this remembrance live a truly peaceful and blessed life, inspiring deep reverence and gratitude.Would you like a deeper reflection on how the metaphor of the snake is interpreted in Gurmat philosophy?

When life gets heavy, options for encouragement are everywhere. But do they actually help, or do they just sound good for a moment? Today, we compare the world's version of encouragement with God's. The truth is, only one of them offers real, lasting hope.Reach out at:unshakenpsalm622@gmail.comChrist the Word Church Sermons - PodcastChurch History by Christ The Word Church - PodcastTruth & Life - PodcastFellow Heirs - Podcast

A message from Teacher Joseph Harris (A Study of the Gospel of Luke).... Luke Ch v 3-7-41, God's not Reckless but We Are If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

What does true wisdom look like? In James 3:13–18, we see the contrast between worldly wisdom and wisdom from above. Worldly wisdom produces envy, selfish ambition, and disorder, while heavenly wisdom produces purity, peace, mercy, good fruit, impartiality, and sincerity.What are you sowing? Discover how the wisdom we pursue shapes the fruit our lives produce—and how we can ask God for wisdom, knowing He gives generously (James 1:5).

No man can serve two masters. But also, no man can serve no master. We cannot serve both God and mammon. But we cannot serve neither God nor mammon. In this life, we either serve God or the world, one or the other.One of the most basic things that every man desires is freedom. No one wants to be a slave. We all understand that slavery is incompatible with happiness, and we want to be happy.But the thing is that we are not able to attain freedom and happiness on our own. They are things that we can only attain through service. We either serve the world or we serve God.Both the world and Our Lord Jesus Christ offer us freedom and happiness. But the way in which they do so is completely different.Our Lord famously tells us, “Take up my yoke upon you, and learn of me, because I am meek, and humble of heart: and you shall find rest to your souls. For my yoke is sweet and my burden light”.In John 8, when Our Lord has His most heated discussion with the Jews, He says, “If you continue in my word, you shall be my disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”How do we attain freedom as human beings? We attain it by following the word of Our Lord, by serving Him, by obeying Him. That is what Our Lord tells us about how we become free. Note how this is one of the many paradoxes that we find in the Gospel: freedom through obedience.What does the world say? How does it promise to give freedom to its followers? It says, “I will give you freedom by allowing you to do whatever you want without any constraints except the public order. I will give you infinite choices in entertainment, food, clothing and sexuality. You get to choose whatever you want and we will make sure that no one gives you a hard time for your choices.”Modern technology has made this type of “freedom” so much more accessible in the past, in the sense that the modern world, through its technological devices and its refusal to forbid any type of behavior, provides modern man with many more choices than he had in the past.And what is the result, for those who serve the world in order to achieve their freedom? The result is an unusually high rate of addiction. For many people today, what up front is an infinite number of choices becomes in the end a loss of the power to choose.It is estimated that, in 2024, 16.8% of Americans suffered from some form of addiction. Please note that that is one out of every six people you see walking on the street and means close to 50 million people.Someone may respond to this by saying, “But devout Catholics are addicted to God, and so they have an addiction problem as well”. I actually hope that that accusation is true for many, if not all, of you at St. Isidore's. We want as many of you as possible to be addicted to God.But I think that this accusation about devout Catholics will help us clarify what we mean about freedom and how it is attained by us as human beings.We say that someone is addicted when they know that what they are doing is harming them and yet they still continue to do it. But following Christ, following the will of God, is very good for us. Therefore, someone who is always following the will of God is not suffering from an addiction.It turns out that, when we serve Our Lord Jesus Christ, we end up serving our own good.

In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how Christians can have peace in uncertain times. Drawing from Isaiah 26:3 and Philippians 4:6–7, this episode considers the difference between worldly peace and the peace of God. Worldly peace depends on favorable circumstances, but biblical peace is rooted in the unchanging character and faithfulness of God. Christians are called to fix their minds on the Lord, bring their concerns to Him in prayer, and rest in His promises. Though uncertainty is real, God remains faithful, and His peace guards the hearts and minds of His people in Christ Jesus. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Worldly optimism collapses under real-world pressure. In this episode, discover why grounding your consciousness in daily Bible verses for peace creates unwavering resilience that secular self-help cannot match. Experience a deep, restorative morning scripture meditation built upon biblical affirmations. Step into your authority by speaking Christian daily affirmations anchored in scripture for today. ✝️

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We are exploring Acts 16:16-19 and Acts 8:9-23. In these passages, we are going to discover the danger of mixing worldly business principles with the Kingdom of God. The revelation I want you to process is, "Am I bringing my old ways of doing business into this new Kingdom Business journey God has me on?"  __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

Read OnlineDivine LogicThe disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” Matthew 18:1–5Divine logic upends worldly assumptions and reveals the gentle majesty of God's ways, as today's Gospel makes clear. Worldly wisdom and ambitions of greatness must give way to the Heavenly greatness that God wants to bestow.The disciples were not immune to ambition. Their question—“Who is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven?”—reveals that they were still thinking in worldly terms, imagining a hierarchy of honor and status. Though their question was flawed, Jesus does not rebuke them harshly. Instead, He teaches with a gesture: He calls a child and places the child in their midst.This visual lesson would have been startling. In the cultural context of the time, children were not considered important. They had no legal status, no authority, and little societal recognition. Due to high child mortality rates, a child often was not regarded with full dignity until reaching a more mature age—typically around twelve. For that reason, no adults would have desired to “become like children” again.Jesus, of course, was not saying that His disciples needed to return to immaturity. Rather, they needed to “turn and become like children.” The word translated as “turn” in this passage implies a complete change of direction—a conversion of heart and mind. This transformation is one of humility, dependence, trust, and simplicity. A child does not pretend to be self-sufficient. A child receives, learns, trusts, and loves freely. The proud cannot enter the Kingdom because pride isolates the soul from grace, whereas humility opens it to divine life.Jesus then uses the disciples' struggle with a desire for greatness to further invite them to hear and respond to what He said: “Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.” Perhaps the disciples did not yet understand what heavenly greatness looked like or what it meant to become humble like the child Jesus embraced, but, nonetheless, they desired greatness. By feeding that desire—albeit a misguided one—Jesus sparks within them the motivation to listen and to follow what He taught. Suddenly, humility would have become compelling to them—something to ponder, inquire about, and desire.Similarly, each of us has many ambitions—some good, some bad, and some neutral. Since Jesus speaks of becoming “the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven,” we should not hesitate to plant that desire in our hearts. Many of the greatest saints and mystics have taught that Heaven is hierarchical, meaning that the saints and angels experience varying degrees of closeness to God. Though every saint and angel beholds the Beatific Vision and enjoys perfect happiness forever, those who achieved the greatest degree of humility in this life are drawn deeper into the mystery of God's essence, experiencing greater clarity of knowledge and greater intensity of love. This is why Jesus taught in His Sermon on the Mount to “store up treasures in heaven” (cf. Matthew 6:19–21). That treasure is attained first and foremost through humility—by turning from pride and sin, and becoming little, dependent, trusting, and simple.Reflect today on the deepest ambitions of your heart. Do you desire greatness in the eyes of God? If so, embrace the paradox of divine logic. The path to the heights of heavenly glory is found in the lowliness of humility. Desire greatness on God's terms, not the world's. Be small, and God will lift you up.Lord of all greatness, Your glory, power, and holiness are beyond anything we could ever fathom, yet You invite us to share in Your divine life. Fill my heart, I pray, with a desire for greatness, not as the world sees it, but as You define it. Make me great in Your eyes by helping me become humble like a child: dependent, trusting, little, and simple. Teach me to love You and others freely and without condition, so that my love may store up an abundance of treasure in Heaven. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Jesus among the children in the church, by Virginio MontiSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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Titus 1:1-3 (LSB)Andrew and Edwin talk about how Cretan all of us have been.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26380The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

The sermon contrasts the faithful obedience of Abraham with the gradual spiritual decline of Lot, presenting him as a cautionary example of the worldly Christian. It argues that worldliness is not an overnight event but the cumulative result of small, seemingly insignificant choices that slowly pull a believer's heart away from God. By prioritizing material prosperity and worldly associations over divine guidance, Lot lost his testimony, his faith, and ultimately his joy. The message warns believers to examine their own lives for subtle compromises and to remain steadfast in pursuing God rather than the temporary pleasures of the world.

A message from Pastor Nick Castro (A Study of the Gospel of Matthew).... Matthew Ch 26 v 30-41, Offense of the Cross! If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Titus 2:11-15 (NASB95)Andrew and Edwin discuss a very practical approach to living by God's grace.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26342The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Have you ever hit rock bottom—and still returned to the same sin? Maybe your marriage almost ended. Your addiction was exposed. You lost something important. You cried, apologized, and promised you'd change. But nothing really changed. That's because being broken isn't the same as being repentant. Peter and Judas both betrayed Jesus. Both experienced deep sorrow. But their sorrow moved them in opposite directions. Judas moved away from Jesus. Peter eventually returned to Him. Second Corinthians 7:10 explains why: "Godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death." Worldly grief hates the consequences of sin. Godly grief hates the sin itself. One asks for relief. The other turns back to God. In this Brief, Vince Miller explains why pain alone cannot transform us, what biblical repentance actually looks like, and how James 4:6–10 calls us to submit, resist, draw near, cleanse, and humble ourselves before God. Don't waste your breaking. Let it drive you toward Christ—not away from Him. Subscribe for practical Bible teaching that helps you know God's Word, understand God's Word, and apply God's Word.  

Empathy is a common word we hear in culture today…but what is empathy? As Christians, is this something we should practice? How is it different from sympathy? Join us as we answer these and other questions.ArticlesThe Beauty and Abuse of Empathy: When Virtue Becomes a Tyrant by Abigail DoddsThe Enticing Sin of Empathy: How Satan Corrupts Through Compassion by Joe RigneyBooksLeadership and the Sin of Empathy by Joe RigneyReach out at:unshakenpsalm622@gmail.comChrist the Word Church Sermons - PodcastChurch History by Christ The Word Church - PodcastTruth & Life - PodcastFellow Heirs - Podcast

A question was left hanging from last weeks Powercast regarding understanding the Spiritual Gospel – what is worldly and carnal? Is it morality – sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll?  The apostle Paul discusssed the testimony of God as being the spiritual gospel. While the apostles that walked with Christ had a different gospel – a gospel […] The post 260731 Worldly & Carnal first appeared on Gospel Revolution.com.

A message from Pastor Sof (A Study of the Gospel of James).... James Ch 1 v 1-8, Real Faith Works! If you are interested in attending our LIVE teachings (Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm & Sundays @ 10:00 am), you are invited to visit us at 4218 Boston Ave. Lubbock, Texas. To connect with us, you can call us at (806) 799-2227, email us at calvarylubbock@hotmail.com, or checkout our website at CalvaryChapelLubbock.church. You can also watch us on Facebook and contact us through Facebook Messenger. Please feel free to let us know about your walk with Jesus, as we would love to hear it and pray with you. If you'd like to partner with us to help us take the Gospel to the world, just click on the DONATE button on our website, let us know through Facebook Messenger, or in person. We pray that the rest of your week be blessed and that you share the love of Jesus with everyone that you encounter.

Worldly riches are deceiving

Worldly riches are deceiving

Rabbi Steve Berkson uses the Exodus story as a compelling metaphor, guiding us through the journey from slavery to freedom. His message inspires belief in the possibility of change and deliverance, drawing from the Israelites' escape from Egypt. It emphasizes that true deliverance requires personal growth, not just external assistance. • Intro/Review• Awareness is only the beginning • What does wisdom do?• Worldly, or fleshly behavior? • James 4:1-2 Why do you fight with each other?• James 4:3 Why don't I receive when I ask?• James 4:4 Friendship with the world—Do you have friends?• James 4:5 It's a problem with alignment• James 4:8 Draw near to Elohim…• James 4:9-10 Cry It Out and Move On• Colossians 1:21 Why were you estranged?• Colossians 1:1-8 To those that should know…• Colossians 1:9-10 The knowledge of Elohim's desire • Colossians 1:11-12 Fit for the Kingdom?• Colossians 1:13 Messiah Yeshua switched on the lightListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

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