Stirring People Up First Published 2014 Robert Wurtz II But there was none like unto Ahab, who did give himself over to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. (1 Kings 21:25) One of the primary reasons that Ahab was notoriously evil was that... Continue Reading →
Thorn in the Flesh
Thorn in the Flesh Robert Wurtz II For though I might desire to boast, I will not be a fool; for I will speak the truth. But I refrain, lest anyone should think of me above what he sees me to be or hears from me. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance... Continue Reading →
The Path to Humility and the Path to Revival
The Path to Humility (and the Path to Revival) Robert Wurtz II John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing... Continue Reading →
The Party Spirit (The spirit of Rivalry)
The Party Spirit (The spirit of Rivalry) (The spirit of Rivalry) Robert Wurtz II For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe's household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, "I am of Paul," or "I am of Apollos,"... Continue Reading →
Abiding in Death
Abiding in Death Robert Wurtz A new commandment I give to you is that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you are also to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:34–35 ESV). We... Continue Reading →
The Fruit of the Spirit
The Fruit of the Spirit Robert Wurtz II Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. And even now the ax is laid to... Continue Reading →
The Source of Strife
The Source of Strife Revisited 2023 Robert Wurtz II "But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that... Continue Reading →
Justice and Only Justice
Justice and Only Justice Robert Wurtz II You know the commandments: 'DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,' 'DO NOT MURDER,' 'DO NOT STEAL,' 'DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,' 'Do not defraud,' 'HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.' (Mark 10:19 NKJV) You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a... Continue Reading →