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 →
Muzzling the Oxen (The Right to Financial Support) Originally Published 2011
Muzzling the Oxen (The Right to Financial Support) Originally Published 2011 Robert Wurtz II "Or is it only Barnabas and I who have no right to refrain from working? Who ever goes to war at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not drink... Continue Reading →
Love — Like Your Soul Depends On It
Love — Like Your Soul Depends On It Robert Wurtz II Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives... Continue Reading →
Love, the Ligaments of His Body
Love, the Ligaments of His Body Robert Wurtz II For as we have many members in one body, but all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Evil and Keeping a Good Spirit
Overcoming Evil and Keeping a Good Spirit Robert Wurtz II Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for... 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 →