The spirit of Fault-FindingRobert Wurtz II"Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye" (Matthew 7:5).One of the characteristics of hypocrisy is a spirit of fault-finding. When I say "spirit," I don't necessarily mean demon possession, but it is undoubtedly a... Continue Reading →
Undermining the Ministry
Robert Wurtz II So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (Philippians 2:1–2 ESV) Every week Christians gather together in local assemblies that... Continue Reading →
A Body or A Business
And when he had said these things, he knelt down and prayed with them all. Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him, sorrowing most of all for the words which he spoke, that they would see his face no more. And they accompanied him to the ship. (Acts 20:36–38... Continue Reading →
Selective Love and Fellowship
Selective Love and Fellowship Robert Wurtz II “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” (Matthew 5:23–24 NKJV) “And though I... Continue Reading →
Normalized Carnality
Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. (1 Corinthians 1:10 NKJV) Carnality is the great enemy of... Continue Reading →