Today's Message: Avoiding Accountability

 

What's Your Price (Betrayal Of Jesus)?

Judas betrayal of Jesus is found in all 4 gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John). There are various accounts of what led to Judas betrayal of Jesus, but the most common was bribery. The gospels imply that Jesus anticipated & approved Judas' betrayal. Why? Maybe Judas' betrayal of Jesus played into God's plan because it allowed God's will to be achieved regardless of the betrayal. Judas accepts a bribe of 30 silver pieces so that proves bribery as the reason for Judas' betrayal of Jesus. This story reminds me: Everybody has a price, especially Christians. How many believers (myself included) would betray Jesus for the right price?

"I don't talk about Jesus on my job for fear of offending colleagues" That's your price.

"Some of my family members are unsaved. I want to stay with the family" That's your price.

"I don't want to lose my promotion by promoting Jesus on my job" That's your price. 

Sad to say, some Christians would betray Jesus for fame & fortune, popularity, etc. 

Unfortunately, many Christians aren't loyal. If many of them were offered fame & fortune, most would accept. Fame & fortune have never been important at the expense of my relationship with Christ. As long as I'm living comfortable, I'm straight.

Make 'Em Mad

These jokers are something else. Russell Wilson has been criticized from Day 1 for treating Ciara right. This is a man that's raising Future's son as HIS OWN, and these dudes are pissed about that? Cut the crap. Would these dudes praise Russell Wilson for running around on Ciara? Sounds like it. I bet if Russ was dropping babies from the West Coast to the East, they would give him all kinds of props, but since Russell is taking care of his family & minding his business, some men take issue with that. Rapper Plies said some real stuff in regards to Russell Wilson: He doesn't hate on anybody, he minds his business & takes care of his family. It gets no realer than that. The reason why I added "Make It Make Sense" to the above stat is because I know someone is going to try and make sense of Russell Wilson being criticized for doing right by his family. It doesn't make sense & it's sad that some people aspire to be trash examples of manhood. Future is trash. I don't respect any man that drops babies & doesn't take care of them. She was good enough to sleep with, but not good enough to raise a child with. All these bitter men have to do is follow Russell's lead, but they would rather criticize. I like what my FB friend Carla Stoutemire said

The above response nailed it. Most of them are mad because they don't have what it takes to be him. What I like about Russell is he doesn't respond to foolishness. Russ is too busy with football & taking care of his family to worry about these clowns. If I'm Russell, I wouldn't entertain nonsense either. I would continue staying ducked off with my family & football. Most of these men need to get some business.

 

“You Must Acquire the Warrior’s Soul” | Give Him 15: Daily Prayer with D...

This is fitting in today's time. Believers are called to stand up & fight for righteousness. God fought for us when he died on the cross, why can't we as believers fight for Him?

The True Meaning Of Ministry

Mark 16:15-Go into the whole world and proclaim the good news to every creature. Mark 16:15 doesn't call us to stay within the 4 church walls, it commands us to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Whatever your calling, that's your ministry. If you're a teacher, you're a minister in education because you're educating children. Teachers have a tough job because they wear many hats: Educator, advocate, parent (for some children, that teacher is the closest parental figure they'll ever have). There's nothing like a successful student coming back years later and thanking that teacher who believed in them. That's...ministry. Coaches are considered ministers because they work with athletes daily. For many young athletes, their coach is like a father to them especially coming from the ghetto. You don't need to be in the puplit Sunday & Wednesdays preaching the gospel to be considered a minister. As long as someone's making a difference, they are a minister whether it's a doctor, lawyer, law enforcement officer, etc. Let's stop limiting ministry to a pulpit on Sundays & Wednesdays.

 

Live ⬆️ To Your Name

It’s time we live up to our name and know who we are in Christ. We must not be swayed by Satan’s foolishness.

I Can Do All Things Through Christ

We fight on God’s terms, not the enemy’s.  When we lean on God, there’s no battle we can’t win.