Jealousy: Out of StyleRobert Wurtz IIPeople do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving. Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold; He may have to give up all the substance of his house. Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys... Continue Reading →
Remembering Where You Once Were
Remembering Where You Once WereRobert Wurtz IIRemember therefore from whence thou art fallen (Revelation 2:5a)I hope you will indulge me for a few moments as I simply obey this passage. Please excuse the many "I" statements in this entry. Nevertheless, when one reflects and remembers from whence they have fallen, it can be no other.... Continue Reading →
The Living Fountain for the Purple Rain
The Living Fountain for the Purple RainRobert Wurtz IIHas a nation changed its gods, Which are not gods? But My people have changed their Glory For what does not profit. Be astonished, O heavens, at this, And be horribly afraid; Be very desolate," says the LORD. "For My people have committed two evils: They have... Continue Reading →
The Real Trouble Maker
The Real Trouble Maker Robert Wurtz IIAnd it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim.... Continue Reading →
Conformity or Peculiarity?
Conformity or Peculiarity? Robert Wurtz IIAnd do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)Â But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye... Continue Reading →
An Honorable Shame
An Honorable ShameRobert Wurtz IIIn like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; Â But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works. (1 Timothy 2:9, 10)Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet. (Proverbs 29:5)To... Continue Reading →
From Cellfire to Hellfire
From Cellfire to HellfireRobert Wurtz IIAnd the LORD said, "Indeed the people are one and they all have one language, and this is what they begin to do; now nothing that they propose to do will be withheld from them. (Genesis 11:6)Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for... Continue Reading →
Run For Your Soul! (Flirting with the Devil Revisited)
Run For Your Soul!(Flirting with the Devil Revisited)Robert Wurtz II Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple... Continue Reading →