Whose Approval Are You Looking For?

Matthew 12:18 (KJV)

[18] Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is (well pleased): I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles.

Whose Approval You Seek Will Determine The Reward You Will Receive! 

Men do not easily grow out of this longing for others’ approval. 

No one likes to be thought weird, to be socially outcast, to be ignored or discounted. 

The tragedy is that sometimes the applause of the crowd drowns out the approval of the Master.

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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Wanting What Others Have

Luke 12:15 (KJV)

[15] And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Covetousness is desiring what others have! Be careful because wanting what they have is a trap of eternal anxiety, it will always remain just  out of your reach.

It’s not the endless abundance of things, but rather the quality experiences that bring contentment. Your Life Is Defined in Who You Are Not What You Have. 

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Free Is Not Always Better

Proverbs 12:27 (KJV)

[27] The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

There is No gratification or appreciation when you can’t savor what you didn’t earn.

Contrary to the diligent who savors the reward of things hard fought for.

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The Secret of Being Rich

Proverbs 13:7 (KJV)

[7] There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.

It appears that those in pursuit of riches will find themselves poor.

Rather than their counterpart who seeks to give away in pursuit of emptying what he has and finds himself rich.

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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The Absurdity of The Rich

Psalms 49:11 (KJV)

[11] Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names.

-You bring nothing into this world and you will take nothing with you when you die! 

But all that you do in between will determine where you will spend eternity! 

What You Do Today Is More Important Than What You Get.

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An Obsession With Happiness

Job 2:10 (KJV)

[10] But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.

These Are Strange Times, People Have Become Obsessed With The Pursuit of Happiness.

This Pursuit Is Like Chasing The End Of A Rainbow.

Life Is a Balance Of Both Good and Evil.

Obsession With Either Is a Road To Destruction! Leading To Addictions To Pain Medications and Anti Depressants.

Learn To Appreciate Life’s Extremes-
Winter and Summer
Rain and Sunshine 
Defeat and Victory 
Sadness and Joy
Tears and Laughter 

Life Is A Balance-Deal With It

Savor The Salty and The Sweet.

Job In His Darkest Hour Sinned Not Against God! 

Trust God Today And Know -weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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Who? Is Important

Jeremiah 17:10 (KJV)

[10] (I the LORD) search the heart, (I) try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

A very sobering realization. 

It’s one thing if it’s your mother giving the report. But an all together different one when it is God who is Searching and Rewarding, Accordingly!

Truly, we will get what we deserve!

You may want to reconsider your (Life Plan).

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牧師 Pastor, R.D. Frazier

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