Jesus said, “It shall not be so among you” that leadership “lords over” the saints. But this does not stop men from disobeying Him in His name.
Selfish Ambition: The Enemy of God’s Will
Destroying the Church
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
Alexander the Coppersmith was delivered to Satan. In this article, we explore why and what we can learn from his life.
The spirit of Judas Iscariot
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 Divine Lumberjack (Feller of Trees)
The Divine Lumberjack (Feller of Trees) Robert Wurtz II Behold, the Lord, The LORD of hosts, Will lop off the bough with terror; Those of high stature will be hewn down, And the haughty will be humbled. He will cut down the thickets of the forest with iron, And Lebanon will fall by the Mighty One... Continue Reading →
Overestimating Ourselves
Overestimating Ourselves Robert Wurtz II "For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith" (Romans 12:3). Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred... Continue Reading →
The Trap of Vainglory
The Trap of Vainglory Robert Wurtz II Then Satan stood against Israel and incited David to number Israel. So David said to Joab and the commanders of the army, “Go, number Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, and bring me a report, that I may know their number” (1 Chron. 21:1-2 ESV) But Peter said, “Ananias,... Continue Reading →
When God Resists a Person
When God Resists a Person Robert Wurtz II Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt... Continue Reading →
Preventing Spiritual Disaster
Preventing Spiritual Disaster Robert Wurtz II Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily, while it is called "TODAY," lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we have become partakers of Christ... Continue Reading →
The spirit of Adonijah
In the article, the author explores the story of Adonijah, son of King David, who ambitiously sought the throne for himself, reminiscent of his brother Absalom. Despite his charm and efforts to gather support, Adonijah's aspirations conflicted with God's choice of Solomon to build the Temple, highlighting the theme of divine purpose versus personal ambition. The article underscores the importance of parental discipline, noting that David's failure to correct Adonijah contributed to his misguided pursuits. Ultimately, Adonijah's treachery leads to his execution, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of prioritizing personal power over God's plans. The author draws parallels to modern political schemes, urging readers to focus on collective efforts for the greater good rather than individual glory in building God's kingdom.