The world is full of pleasures and things that can derail you from God. Prophet Jeremiah 2:1-13 warns people against idol worship. That has unpleasant consequences.

From James 5:7-18, we are empowered and given the privilege to pray for others and God will heal them. Don’t fail to avail yourself of that unique gift from our Father in heaven.

Jesus advises believers to place spirituality over materialism. In Luke 12:23-31, He says people allow matters of food and clothing to dominate their lives, instead of giving priority to the valuable things of the Kingdom.

Today we read Phil 1:12-18, with focus on 18a. Human ego wants us to always be the success story; but Scripture wants that, and more! We should be glad when others succeed even more than we do.

The story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1-11 warns us against the evil of telling lies. Have you ever told a lie? What were the consequences? Lies can kill you! So, avoid them!

The writer of Ecclesiastes speaks philosophically to us. In chapter 7:2 he says a Funeral is better than a Birthday. Do you agree with that? Listen to this edition of Believers on Board.

Reflection from Revelation 2:1-7. God knows the time and effort we take to do certain things. So, we must be patient and wait for Him to act.

Matthew 7:24-27

Proverbs 6:16-19

Proverbs 5:15-23