The Vineyard
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. – John 15:5
Mark 6:14-29
- John the Baptist paid the price for speaking the truth. It would have been very easy for him to just say whatever Herod wanted to hear, but he spoke the truth, and it cost him his life. Do you have enough character to speak the truth, despite the consequences? Are you willing to tell the truth even if it gets you into trouble?
- Despite the fact that Herod had him thrown into prison, he was very intrigued by John’s preaching. He was very upset at the idea of having to order his execution. He knew in his heart that John was a holy man, and that what he said was true, but he couldn’t find the courage to act on that belief. Do you have the courage to act on your beliefs?
Matthew 6:19-24
- When we die, all of all material possessions become worthless, at least to us. For that reason, it is foolish to spend all the time we have here storing up treasure. Where do you invest your time? Is heavenly or earthly treasure driving you and motivating you?
- Our eyes and others senses influence the thoughts of our heart. What type of images and sounds are you allowing to enter your heart through the movies you watch, and the music you listen to?
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