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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 →
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 →
The Way of Cain Robert Wurtz II But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves. Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward,... Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Jezebel Robert Wurtz II However, no one spoke openly of Him for fear of the Jews (John 7:13). His parents said these things because they feared the Jews, for the Jews had agreed already that if anyone confessed that He was Christ, he would be put out of the synagogue. For they loved the praise of... Continue Reading →
Destroying the Church Robert Wurtz II "If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are." (1 Corinthians 3:17 NKJV) The context of our passage relates to building up the churches. Together the churches make up the Church, the temple of God (the dwelling... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Alexander the Coppersmith Robert Wurtz II Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds. Beware of him yourself, for he strongly opposed our message. (2 Timothy 4:14–15 ESV) Paul penned his last words to young Timothy, knowing that his time was short.... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Judas Iscariot Robert Wurtz Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that moment he sought an opportunity to betray him (Matthew 26:14–16... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Fault-Finding Robert 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,... Continue Reading →
Hidden Reefs that Cause Shipwreck Robert Wurtz II Woe to them! For they walked in the way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain to Balaam's error and perished in Korah's rebellion. These are hidden reefs at your love feasts, as they feast with you without fear, shepherds feeding themselves; waterless clouds,... Continue Reading →
