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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 8 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

Dont step away from the spirit and walk in the flesh.

Title: What's up with Melchizedek? Passsge: Genesis 14:18-20 Speaker: Jason Dominguez Listen/watch us live on Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/ODBaptist Don't forget to share and subscribe Listen/watch us on sermons at https://www.sermonaudio.com/source_detail.asp?sourceid=odbaptist Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Door-115705998459103 1128 Oates Road Prattville, AL 36066 United States

Grace Covenant Baptist Church is a Reformed Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. We are a confessional church subscribing to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689. We adhere to the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation; Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Soli Deo Gloria. Find more information about or listen to past sermons from Grace Covenant Baptist Church at https://www.sermonaudio.com/solo/gcbcwm/

Ephesians 4:31 — Hurting from what someone did to you isn't bitterness. That's grief. And scripture never confuses the two. This teaching addresses one of the most misunderstood pain points in the Christian life: the difference between bitterness and grief — and how spiritual abuse hides behind a twisted use of Hebrews 12:15. If you've ever been told your continued hurt proves you haven't forgiven, or that someone's position excuses them from repenting, this message from Ephesians 4:31 was taught for you. Forgiveness is commanded of every believer toward every person, without exception, and it doesn't wait on the other person's repentance. But letting go of hatred is not the same thing as trusting someone again — and it is not the same thing as staying silent about what happened. Truthtelling isn't bitterness, and covering for someone's sin isn't forgiveness. This message walks through Ephesians 4:31, Ephesians 5:11 & 13, Mark 11:25-26, Hebrews 12:15, and Job 42:7 to answer a question a lot of hurting Christians have never heard answered clearly: am I bitter, or am I grieving? This teaching covers: - The difference between releasing hatred (owed to everyone, always) and rebuilding trust (which must be earned) - Why a parent's or a pastor's position never exempts them from repenting when they've sinned against someone - Truthtelling isn't bitterness — and covering sin isn't forgiveness - What Mark 11:25-26 actually teaches about forgiveness and prayer — not about justification - How Hebrews 12:15 gets twisted to blame every hardship on "hidden bitterness" - The biblical difference between bitterness (wanting someone to pay) and grief (simply remembering what happened)

The sermon explores the process of genuine learning and spiritual growth by identifying three necessary components: information, motivation, and implementation. Drawing primarily from Proverbs chapter four, it argues that truth must first inform the mind, then move the heart through meditation and consideration of consequences, and finally direct the will to action. The preacher emphasizes that mere knowledge or emotional conviction is insufficient without the deliberate exercise of the will to change behavior. This holistic approach applies to various life areas, including overcoming habits, improving relationships, and achieving salvation. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to ensure God's truth impacts their entire being, leading to tangible obedience and transformed lives.