A man entered the birth registration office to register his newborn son. The man behind the counter asked him to provide the name he wanted to give to the boy, and the father replied, “Euro.”

The agent said that such a name was not acceptable because it was a currency.

The father said, “There were no objections when I called my first two sons Mark and Frank.”

We need to realize that there are some people that you just can’t reason with, and biblically speaking, you should avoid them.

Romans 16:17 

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.

2 Timothy 3:5 

Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.

Titus 3:10 

As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him,

We are to love everyone, but some from a great distance. Give it some thought.

Gary

Some people are like wheelbarrows; useful only when pushed, and very easily upset.

                                                        -Vance Havner

Don’t be like that. Get ahead of the pack and be able to take a blow and keep on ticking like a recent watch advertisement touts.

Matthew 6:12 

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A man walks into a shoe store and tries on a pair of shoes.

“How do they feel?” asks the sales clerk.

 “Well they feel a bit tight,” replies the man.

The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and at the man’s feet. “Try pulling the tongue out,” the clerk says.

“Well, theyth sthill feelth a bith tighth.”

Some people just don’t seem to get it. Communicating with them just seems like an impossible task. Yes, it is sometimes humorous.  God used Balaam’s animal to communicate with the prophet, but it went right over his head. Don’t be like that.

Proverbs 18:2 

A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

Try and understand what God is saying. Give it some thought.

Gary

A new believer was on a plane with an intellectual, which someone defined as a man educated beyond his intelligence. He sneered at her for reading the Bible. He asked if she believed it.

 “Yes,” she answered.

 He pressed on, “Jonah and the whale story?”

 “Yes,” she replied.

 “How did it happen?” he queried.

 “Don’t know, but I’ll find out when I get to heaven.”

“What if Jonah isn’t there?” he continued.

“Then I guess you’ll have to ask him for me.”

Do I know how the universe was created? I believe the Biblical account, but I wasn’t there. Do I believe in the account of Jonah and the great fish? I believe the Biblical account, but I wasn’t there. Do I believe Jesus rose from the dead after three days? I believe the Biblical account, but I wasn’t there. Someday, my belief will be rewarded before the whole universe.

James 1:12 

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.

Give it some consideration.

Gary

Someone asked me, “If I were stranded on a desert island, what book would I bring?”

I responded, “How to Build a Boat.”    —Steven Wright

What would your answer be?

Truth is we are stranded on this planet, and there is not much time left before we succumb to the inevitable. What book can lead to your salvation?

Acts 4:12 

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”

Romans 15:4 

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

If you gave it some thought, God’s answer from the Bible will be embraced.

Gary

Why don’t we ever see the headline: ‘Psychic Wins the Lottery’?  I marvel that people believe in the clairvoyance that some profess to have. Even law enforcement has been known to entertain the use of psychics. Does the Bible address this phenomenon? Glad you asked.

Leviticus 20:6 

“If a person turns to mediums and necromancers, whoring after them, I will set my face against that person and will cut him off from among his people.”

1 John 4:1 

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.

If you want reliable information, spend some time in the Word.

Give it some thought.

Gary

When people ask, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no, for you’re going to get it anyway. It just seems like everyone has an opinion that’s of little concern to you. Does the Bible address this? Glad you asked.

Romans 14:1 

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.

Isaiah 2:22 

Stop regarding man in whose nostrils is breath, for of what account is he?

Next time you desire to share your opinion, stop and recite these two verses. Give it some thought.

Gary