Jacques adresse de sévères avertissements aux mauvais riches au chapitre 5 de son épître. Ils nous enseignent que si nous devenons riches, nous devons éviter a) d'accumuler des richesses pour nous-mêmes, b) d'exploiter ceux qui travaillent pour nous, c) d'être égoïstes et d) de tremper nos mains dans le sang.

Jesus in Psalm 52:4-5

Come discover the profound truth at the heart of who you are: God created us male and female, after His own image—in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness—with dominion over the creatures. This is no minor detail; it is the unshakable foundation for human dignity, the sanctity of every life, marriage and family, meaningful work, our accountability after the Fall, and the hope of redemption that restores that image through Christ. Join us as we open Scripture from Genesis onward, explore what it truly means to bear God's image (and what it does not), and face the searching question the older writers pressed: Have we come to terms with being made in His likeness—and will that change how we see every person, every calling, and the gospel itself?

The sermon explores the profound depth of God's love by analyzing John 3:16, emphasizing that His affection is boundless, unconditional, and demonstrated through the ultimate sacrifice of His only begotten Son. It clarifies that this love extends to the entire world without geographical or social barriers, yet requires a personal response of faith rather than mere intellectual assent or religious heritage. The preacher contrasts the certainty of eternal life for believers with the present reality of God's wrath upon those who reject Christ, urging listeners to look to Jesus in faith for salvation. By referencing biblical examples like Moses and the bronze serpent, the message stresses that trust in Christ is the sole requirement for escaping perishing and gaining everlasting life. The tone is both pastoral and urgent, aiming to comfort believers with the security of their salvation while convicting unbelievers to repent and believe immediately.

Prayer, part 1

A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 1 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360