A follower of the Lord should do their best to please Him. For example, His commands:

1. Fear not

2. Do not worry.


These are perhaps the most common of emotions that can easily sneak up upon us living in this world.

But the prescription for this is given in Phil 4: 6-7


Catch the emotion.........and then whatever is bothering you.......turn it over to God......and have faith that He will take care of it. Ask for the help of the Spirit to combat these emotions. Sing praises to the Lord.


Fear and anxiety.....disobeying a command.....a sin.

Fear and anxiety......the opposite of faith.


We as humans constantly stumble......but His shed blood is sufficient payment for our many sins. Praise God


There is evil in the flesh....part of our sin nature. And sin can be aroused by the law. Be careful.


I once was involved in tithing. But gradually over time I began to observe something. I began to feel superior to those who did not tithe. And I also expected something extra from God because of my tithes. I also become a bit less cheerful about giving over time.

Becoming involved in tithing resulted in pride......a sin.


"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you."


I then learned how giving should be:


"So let each one give as he purpose in his heart, not grudgingly or of compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver."




We are all wretched sinners.......none better than another.


Saved only by God's grace......and the shed blood of our Lord.