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God’s Word: A Guide for Every Part of Life

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Floyd Rogers

God most often speaks to us through the Bible. It is His way of showing us who He is and what He wants for our lives. Whenever I’ve faced trouble as a believer, I’ve always found that the answers I needed were in the Scriptures.

The Bible may not give us simple facts like a math book, but that’s not its purpose. God’s Word speaks to the deeper parts of life—our decisions, our struggles, our relationships, and our hopes. There is no part of life that God doesn’t address through His Word. It truly is a guidebook meant for His children.

Because of this, we should spend time with it every day. We should take in its truth like food for the soul, letting it shape our hearts and minds. Just like the Apostle Paul encouraged, we should be spiritually rich, full of God’s wisdom. For God’s Word to speak to us, it must live in us.

Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.

Psalm 119:105

Understanding the Source of Temptation

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AMY TURNER

Temptation is something everyone faces, but it is important to understand where it truly comes from. According to James 1:13, no one should claim that God is the source of their temptation. God is completely holy—He cannot be tempted by evil, and He does not tempt anyone to do wrong.

Many people try to explain their sinful actions by pointing to difficult situations, frustrating people, or even the influence of evil forces. While these things may be real, they are not the root cause. Sadly, some people go so far as to blame God, just as Adam and Eve once did in the garden. But the Bible clearly shows that this is not possible.

James makes it clear: sin comes from within us. It is our own wrong desires—our heart’s pull toward what is not right—that leads us to sin. God, who is pure light and the source of all life, never leads anyone to do evil.

“People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.”

Proverbs 19:3

Jesus’ Lesson on Change: New Wine and Old Wineskins

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AMY TURNER

In Luke 5:37–38, Jesus shares a simple image. He says that no one pours new wine into old wineskins, because the wine will cause them to break, spilling everything and ruining the skins. Instead, new wine must go into new wineskins. This lesson came when people questioned why Jesus and His disciples did not fast like others. His answer showed that when God does something new, people must also change how they respond.

As the message of Jesus spread to non-Jewish people, the early church had to rethink many old habits. Some traditions had to be left behind, while others had to be welcomed. This was not always easy, but it was necessary for God’s work to grow.

Today, this lesson still matters. We need to be willing to let go of our old habits, attitudes, and behaviors in order to fully embrace the new life that Jesus offers. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to guide us as we follow God’s fresh direction with willing hearts.

Honoring Parents is a Lifelong Responsibility

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AMY TURNER

The fifth commandment, found in Exodus 20:12, tells us to honour our father and mother so that we may enjoy a long life in the land God has given us. This command does not depend on whether our parents are perfect—because no one has perfect parents. Still, God calls us to show them honour.

As we grow up and leave our parents’ house, we are no longer required to obey them in every matter. However, respect should never end. To honour parents means treating them with dignity, speaking kindly, and never mocking or insulting them. It includes showing them care and trying to bring good into their lives.

Even when our parents are elderly and may live in a care home, we should continue to visit and value them. This is not just a nice gesture—it is our duty as their children. Honouring our parents is a lifelong responsibility that pleases God.

Embracing the Holy Life through God’s Spirit

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AMY TURNER

The Bible teaches us in Romans 7:6 that we are no longer held under the old law, but now live by the Spirit. The law once controlled our actions, but it could not truly change us. Like traffic rules, laws may tell us what to do, but they cannot change how we feel inside. For example, a speed limit cannot take away our desire to drive fast, and signs that tell us to merge cannot make us kind to others on the road.

Real change comes from the inside. This is what God’s Spirit does in us. While the law could only force people to obey outwardly, God’s Spirit helps us to want what is right deep in our hearts. We begin to obey not just because we must, but because we truly want to.

Living a holy life is no longer a heavy task—it becomes something we enjoy. When we fail, we feel sorrow. And when we grow, we are happy, because we want to be more like Jesus. This new way of life is shaped by God’s Spirit, leading us with love, not just rules.