Minister Moose Tracks

"A word fitly spoken      is like apples of gold in a setting of silver." -Proverbs 25:11 You've heard it before; the right thing spoken just at the right time. As gold and silver are both precious metals, Solomon makes a comparison by painting a comely picture that points to the might and magnificence of fitly spoken words. Scripture repeatedly admonishes us to pay attention to how we speak to others. It is a true statement to say that everyone has lied during the course of their life, although Christians are referred to as "new creations" with the indicative that the "old has passed away" and "the new has come" (2 Cor. 5:17). Speaking lies and deception represents what you did in the past and you are now called to put that away in order for you speak truth to others (Eph. 4:25) and become more like Christ (Eph. 4:15). Ever since the Lord saved me from my sins, I've frequently come across others who claim to love Jesus Christ but y...

Galatians 6:1-5 “Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness...” BUSTED! Nobody enjoys being caught red-handed in his or her sinful nature. Society tells us that we are “good” people and that there is “good” within every person. Sure, every person is capable of doing “good” things here and there but all of us fall short of perfection (even society tells us that “no one’s perfect!”). Nonetheless, this “good person” idea often does more damage than anything else. In order to reaffirm the mindset that “I am a good person,” it deceives us into thinking that we must show our best on the outside, despite the filth that resides within. Instead of accepting that we are flesh, we put on a façade that makes us more like plastic. When someone is caught in sin, however, it is unfortunate that it is often the religious crowd within the walls of a church building that condemn and rouse, instead of care and restore. ...