Prov 26:23-28 Burning lips & a wicked heart are like a pot covered with silver dross. He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, & layeth up deceit within him; When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for there are seven abominations in his heart. Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: & he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him. A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; & a flattering mouth worketh ruin. Rom 8:6-7 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life & peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. — Rebellion against the will of God is the same as being carnal minded which equals death! For to be spiritual minded is life! We must get rid of the wicked heart & replace it with a pure heart! For the pure in heart will one day see God! We must watch what we say & what we think! Love Mel
Pruning – It’s Not Just for Trees!
John 15:1 I am the true vine, & my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, & every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. John 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. John 15:7-8 If ye abide in me, & my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, & it shall be done unto you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit & so prove to be my disciples. — A Vinedresser is someone who who prunes, trains, & cultivates vines. Pruning is one of the most important things to do to a vine to encourage growth! Remember during the pruning season in our life, it is just Gods way of encouraging more fruit bearing for us! Love Mel
