There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 (ESV) This statement may shock you, but it needs to be said. You will love and serve God in proportion to how you love yourself. Christians who call people sinners and dole out verbal abuse in an attempt to scare the sin out of you only encourage you to expect less from God. Instead of behaving like the son or daughter of God that you are, you grovel before Him, hoping He will throw you some sort of scrap in life. That’s not the picture God has for His people. God calls you his …
¿Debería usted amarse a sí mismo?
Jesús le dijo: “Ama al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, con toda tu alma y con toda tu mente.” Mateo 22:37 (DHH) En general, tendemos a despreciar a las personas que piensan bien de sí mismas. Decimos cosas como: “Él cree que es el regalo de Dios para las mujeres” o “Ella es una leyenda en su propia mente”. Por supuesto, cuando Jesús nos dijo que amemos a nuestro prójimo como a nosotros mismos, no estaba hablando de ser arrogantes ni orgullosos. Sin embargo, sus creencias pueden ser sacudidas al saber que Él quiere que usted se ame a sí mismo. Él no estaba sugiriendo que usted se pusiera por encima de Dios. Jesús nos enseñó a amar a Dios con todo nuestro …
Should You Love Yourself?
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. Matthew 22:37 (NKJV) Generally speaking, we tend to look down on people who think well of themselves. We say things like, “He thinks he is God’s gift to women,” or “She is a legend in her own mind.” Of course, when Jesus told us to love our neighbour as ourselves, He wasn’t saying that we should be arrogant or proud. However, it may shake up your beliefs to know that He wants you to love yourself. He wasn’t suggesting that you put yourself above God, however. Jesus told us to love God with all our hearts and to “seek first the kingdom of God and …
Bendecidos gracias a usted
Sin embargo, David dijo: —No hagan eso, amigos míos, después de todo es el Señor quien nos ha dado, nos ha conservado la vida y ha puesto en nuestras manos a esa banda de ladrones que nos había atacado. 1 Samuel 30:23 (DHH) Cuando David y sus hombres se disponían a luchar contra un ejército enemigo y recuperar a sus esposas e hijos robados, salieron con 600 hombres, pero solo 400 tenían la fuerza para continuar. A veces las personas pasan por épocas en la que realmente no pueden ayudar. Ellos pueden estar luchando contra una enfermedad física, lidiando con problemas familiares o enfrentando problemas emocionales. Es crucial que no nos resintamos o miremos por encima del hombro a aquellos que están atravesando momentos difíciles. …
Blessed Because Of You
But David said, “No, my brothers! Don’t be selfish with what the Lord has given us. He has kept us safe and helped us defeat the band of raiders that attacked us.1 Samuel 30:23 (NLT) When David and his men set out to fight an enemy army and win back their stolen wives and children, they set out with 600 men, but only 400 had the strength to carry on. Sometimes people go through a season where they legitimately cannot help. They may be fighting a physical illness, dealing with family issues or struggling with emotional problems. It is crucial that we do not resent or look down our noses at those who are going through hard times. We must have arms that wrap around …