Walking in Truth

As you read any book, you might wonder what the purpose of its message is. It’s interesting to look at the Bible because not only does it give instructions on how to live right now, but it gives you a clue of what to expect in the future. How caring and loving of God to give even some information about the past, present, and future so that you can feel a little more prepared and aware of what’s to come. Pastor Johnny encourages you today to not let prophecy scare you, but to study it and be prepared!

The domino-effect is an interesting concept when it comes to greed. Something that starts small and insignificant blows up into a myriad of problems sparked by greediness. Today, Pastor Johnny provides some wisdom on greed and how it escalates into worry, anxiety, and fear. None of these are character traits most people would desire. Think of the basic necessities of animals in their habitats. They are neither coveting other animals nor fearful of God’s provision. So it should be with you.

It would be interesting to take a survey about money. How much would be ideal? What would you use it for? What are the most glamorous things you could buy? If you had unlimited means, where would you live and what would you do with your life? These are all questions that would test your character and your heart when it comes to money. If you have a fixation on desiring things that money can buy, this is indicating where your heart lies. Today, Pastor Johnny mentions a more satisfying reward.

One of the greatest climaxes of any book or movie is when the villain is destroyed or overcome. In your life, there’s a subtle villain. It’s an evil monster seeking to destroy your life, your family, your country, and even your ministry. You might wonder how this foe could be so destructive when it seems relatively harmless. Today, Pastor Johnny exposes the villain of greed. If you’re more focused on what you want instead of what you have, this message is an opportune time to reevaluate your thinking.

When you think of fears that you brush up against, fearing God is one of the best choices you can make. Pastor Johnny emboldens you today to run with perseverance toward God because if you fear Him, there’s nothing else to fear. Take a minute to think about what your fear of God might require. It may have an impact on your social life. It may cost you a job that you desired. It may sever a relationship that really mattered or it may cost you your life. Is a healthy fear of God worth it?

When faced with challenging situations, a useful strategy can be to think to yourself, “What’s the worst-case-scenario?... And then what?” It’s forcing your mind to look beyond what seems to be the worst thing and to engage with what would come afterwards. Once you do this, you might realize that the worst-case-scenario was not as bad as you once thought. Today, Pastor Johnny helps you discover that as a follower of Christ, even if your body is killed, God protects your soul for eternity.

Being fearless is an attribute that is applauded in most circles you encounter. It’s quite amazing to overcome a fear that you’ve wrestled with most of your life. But what if you are fearless of God and His power? Is that a good thing? In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny explores what it means to have a healthy fear of God. Just like most people have a measured fear of the ocean because of its powerful waves, or a realistic fear of heights because of gravity’s ability, it’s also good to have a fear of God.

There are many examples of people in the Bible who lived a duplicitous life. God is plenty gracious and merciful, but He also brings judgment when a person is willfully living in sin. When was the last time you confronted someone, speaking the truth in love? It’s a hard thing to do, but God did not call you out of sin just to sit on the sidelines and watch someone else indulge in what is wrong. Pastor Johnny encourages you today to be an example for others to follow and to help propel them to Christ.

Most of us can relate to the kid who stole candy from the candy store. You hide in a corner, trying not to get caught red-handed. Unfortunately, you’re found out from a different angle than you expected. Your tongue is the color of the candy you stole! In today’s teaching, Pastor Johnny mentions how God allows your sin to be exposed in order for you to come to a place of confession and repentance. When you do this, you’re looking out for your own heart and the hearts of those around you.

Hypocrisy is something that can run rampant in the church and it is prevalent in politics. Let’s be honest, hypocrisy is hard to avoid. It’s easier to say something than to do it. But what if your life was consistent with the words that come out of your mouth? Today, Pastor Johnny elaborates on this idea of being a hypocrite. He pinpoints how Jesus called it out in religious people of the day. If Jesus was sitting next to you, would He call attention to your hypocrisy? Yo