Study Desk

But listen close, food doesn't have anything to do with faith. Eating something doesn't bring you closer to God or vice versa.

If a cowboy with a weaker faith thinks something is wrong, and you intentionally encourage him to do it anyway, that is a sin. It's not just a sin against him, but again Jesus.

To one, the gift of faith is given and to another it is the gift of healing others.

If I had the power of God, could speak mighty words with supernatural knowledge, and had faith that could make mountains march, but if I didn't show love to others, I'm worthless.

Love never gives up, always gets back on, never turns loose of faith, is forever hopeful, and never, ever, quits.

There's a lot of stuff that will end up tromped in the dirt, but these three things will endure forever: faith, hope, and love. And the best of 'em is love.

Here's the problem, one fellow wants to sing a song. Another says he has a truth to reveal. Still another guy starts talking in a language only one other person can understand and he interprets it. The point to worshiping with others is so everyone benefits. When everyone benefits, then everyone grows in faith.

And if he didn't come back, then everything we've told you is a farce . . . and so is your faith.

And if Jesus is still dead, then so is our faith. If Jesus is still dead, then we are still guilty of our sins and will pay for them in full.

Stay alert and keep both feet deep in the stirrups. Tie hard and fast to your faith. Be courageous and be strong.