“Happy were it, if puzzled & perplexed Christians would turn their eyes from the defects that are in their obedience, to the fullness and completeness of Christ’s obedience; and see themselves complete in Him, when most lame and defective in themselves.” —John Flavel, Works 1.59

“There are no natural prerequisites for you coming to Christ.” @SteveMeisterVDM https://t.co/mizrDtfbKL

Here are 7 sins we often overlook as believers: 1. Gluttony (Prov 23:20-21) 2. Gossip (Prov 16:28) 3. Envy (Proverbs 14:30) 4. White lies (Col 3:9) 5. Grumbling and complaining (Phil 2:14) 6. Pride in the heart (James 4:6) 7. Unforgiveness (Ephes 4:31-32) All of these remind us

“Thanksgiving implies that there is one to whom we are thankful.” @albertmohler https://t.co/24wn9LwCPr

“Biblical theology is… the capstone of exegesis.” @twoagesojourner @thepactum https://t.co/18ocIK5M41

3 truths about God’s goodness that lead us to trust & thankfulness from James 1:17-18. 1️⃣ God is the source of every good thing (v.17a) 2️⃣ God is unchangingly good (v.17b) 3️⃣ God gives the greatest gift—new life in Christ (v.18)

“What is the Father's will? Come to the Son. Find rest in my Son, the one who's fulfilled all righteousness on your behalf. Come to Him.” @SteveMeisterVDM on Matthew 7:31 and 11:26.

"We become fearful of the road of repentance, perhaps even paralyzed in it, when we buy the mistaken assumption that God's approval of us depends upon our repentance." @PastorPerks @thepactum https://t.co/KS5wFA3fnE

Jonah 2:9 [9] But I with the voice of thanksgiving will sacrifice to you; what I have vowed I will pay. Salvation belongs to the LORD!”

Reasons to be thankful every day: 1. God’s steadfast love never ends (Ps 136:1) 2. Every good gift comes from Him (Ja 1:17) 3. He forgives all our sin (Ps 103:2–3) 4. The Lord is near to His people (Ps 145:18) 5. Our salvation is secure in Christ (Jn 10:28) Happy Thanksgiving.

"He really became a man like us in every way, sin only excepted. Like us, He was born of a woman, though in a miraculous manner. Like us, He grew from infancy to boyhood and from boyhood to manhood, increasing both in wisdom and stature (Luke 2:52). Like us, He hungered,

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Turn your eyes upon Jesus.

Three points for preachers: 1. Your sermon notes have never saved anybody. 2. Let this relieve some of the stress you carry into the pulpit. 3. The Holy Spirit works through His word, and oftentimes despite your words. -Ronnie Martin

Don’t insult God’s grace by thinking you must pay for it. Rest, not on your own goodness, but on his.

Christ is reigning as King.

"The plain meaning of these words is, that our divine Savior really took human nature upon Him, in order to save sinners." –– J.C. Ryle on John 1:14.

“God's love is neither aroused nor conditioned by his people's goodness or conduct. Through all things and despite all things, this love goes out to meet them, not only to purify them but also to win them back.” - Emmanuel Durand

How many of your good works are you counting on to keep from hearing Jesus say, "I never knew you"?

"You can make yourself appear righteous by puffing yourself up or bringing others down. And that's what he talks about in seeking out the specks in their eyes, in verse 5, while you ignore the logs in your own." @SteveMeisterVDM on Matthew 7:5

"We confess that there are only two natures in Christ, very God and very man in one person. There was not a third “assumed” nature prior to or concurrent with this where God the Son “became” an elohim." @GraceRefNet https://t.co/E3psZ1ga44