A Wife Is Better Than a Neighbor
a deepening relationship with God21 total reviews
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I don't tend to gravitate toward "sermons" on this site, but yours was well written and I appreciate your passion for sharing your faith. The other thing that I liked was your opening about the wife/neighbor, as it tied into the rest of the writing. Happy Easter!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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I don't tend to gravitate toward "sermons" on this site, but yours was well written and I appreciate your passion for sharing your faith. The other thing that I liked was your opening about the wife/neighbor, as it tied into the rest of the writing. Happy Easter!
Comment Written 17-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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Thank you, I appreciate your thoughts and rating.
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing this. I like your illustration of the woman being a better neighbour than a wife. Like you, I believe that we must spend time in God's Word, because that is where we get our spiritual food. If we love Jesus, we will love His Word
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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Thank you for sharing this. I like your illustration of the woman being a better neighbour than a wife. Like you, I believe that we must spend time in God's Word, because that is where we get our spiritual food. If we love Jesus, we will love His Word
Comment Written 16-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2022
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Thank you, very nice of you to read and comment. God bless!
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You are welcome
Comment from Carolyn Dooley
This story reminds me of one of my uncle's, he and my aunt lived in separate homes. Some people feel they can not get a divorce. Their religion forbids them. At least they were religious. Thank you for sharing this poem.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2022
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This story reminds me of one of my uncle's, he and my aunt lived in separate homes. Some people feel they can not get a divorce. Their religion forbids them. At least they were religious. Thank you for sharing this poem.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2022
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Thank you.
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You are welcome.
Comment from K.L. Rockquemore
This is a well written piece. Your spirituality comes shining through your writing. The topic is relatable to some but the message is strong and hopefully received by most. I am not a Christian but I can appreciate your conviction and the spreading of knowledge with others.
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2022
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This is a well written piece. Your spirituality comes shining through your writing. The topic is relatable to some but the message is strong and hopefully received by most. I am not a Christian but I can appreciate your conviction and the spreading of knowledge with others.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2022
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Thank you.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Life is so strange, our feeling is so selfish, we make mistake and invest our futile thought to taste the words written in the scripture, being God-fearing, we wish to deepen our relationship with God, our faith is sometime not so deep as we feel; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2022
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Life is so strange, our feeling is so selfish, we make mistake and invest our futile thought to taste the words written in the scripture, being God-fearing, we wish to deepen our relationship with God, our faith is sometime not so deep as we feel; well said, well done; post god speed more; positively encouraging editing, negatively not wording, forgiving errors of theist-good authors-writers. ALCREATOR LITT DEAR (D R)
Comment Written 14-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2022
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Thank you.
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Dennis,
I found the story of the neighbor rather entertaining, and the point you are making with it is interesting. I've got a one year bible NIV that I read from. I have several other daily devotionals that I read as well. My problem, quite frankly, is that I know scripture, but I don't do as I know to do. I'm not saying I'm evil all the time, but I still choose to wrong when I know better. I get tired of the struggle sometimes buddy. In any event, I'm glad you shared what was on your mind.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2022
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Hello Dennis,
I found the story of the neighbor rather entertaining, and the point you are making with it is interesting. I've got a one year bible NIV that I read from. I have several other daily devotionals that I read as well. My problem, quite frankly, is that I know scripture, but I don't do as I know to do. I'm not saying I'm evil all the time, but I still choose to wrong when I know better. I get tired of the struggle sometimes buddy. In any event, I'm glad you shared what was on your mind.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2022
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Dear brother Tom, a good understanding of Romans 7+8 can alleviate a good deal of tension over the battle every Christian experiences between our new nature and our "old man nature", the one were born with.
The important thing to realize is there is no condemnation for having a sin nature and the way to get victory over its ALWAYS evil impulses is to keep on being "renewed in your mind" and thus filled with the Spirit.
Here's Paul's summation on the subject: Galatians 5:16: I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
NOTE: he doesn't say we won't have "the lust of the flesh" but walking in the Spirit will keep us from fulfilling them.
17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law."
So its victory through Jesus, whom the Holy Spirit manifests and magnifies to us. Victory from death and Hell but also by empowering us with His presence to overcome our ever present old nature. These are truths worthy of pursuing my brother! God bless you, Dennis
Comment from mermaids
I like the analogy of the wife being more like a neighbor. In order to have a deeper relationship with God, we need to be more than a neighbor like you describe here. The way to become more than a neighbor is to read God's word. Excellent essay here that reminds the reader to read the Bible for a deeper faith.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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I like the analogy of the wife being more like a neighbor. In order to have a deeper relationship with God, we need to be more than a neighbor like you describe here. The way to become more than a neighbor is to read God's word. Excellent essay here that reminds the reader to read the Bible for a deeper faith.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thank you, exactly what I was trying to convey.
Comment from royowen
Oh yes indeed, when we realise what we have gained compared to what we have lost, there is no comparison, He gave me a life I did not have before, which, if that was the only blessing, it is worth far, far more than I have ever have, we lose nothing, but gain everything Dennis, beautifully written, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Oh yes indeed, when we realise what we have gained compared to what we have lost, there is no comparison, He gave me a life I did not have before, which, if that was the only blessing, it is worth far, far more than I have ever have, we lose nothing, but gain everything Dennis, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thanks brother Roy. God bless you, Dennis
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Thanks Dennis
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Well written.
The only hazard I see is in an over-confidence in learning all about God the father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit rather than as I think I remember you writing in another piece - knowing Jesus, himself, through prayer, praise, and worship. Modern 'Pharisees' know all about Biblical rules and mores.
But you are right - most of us are far too weak on scripture reading to be in any danger of being over-religious.
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Well written.
The only hazard I see is in an over-confidence in learning all about God the father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit rather than as I think I remember you writing in another piece - knowing Jesus, himself, through prayer, praise, and worship. Modern 'Pharisees' know all about Biblical rules and mores.
But you are right - most of us are far too weak on scripture reading to be in any danger of being over-religious.
Best wishes.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thank you, Wayne. I think we get our best understanding of Jesus and His love through the scriptures. And I do believe God is willing to teach His Word so we can truly worship Him from our hearts.
Thanks for reading and commenting. God bless you, Dennis
Comment from robyn corum
Deniz,
A very insightful post. Certainly, we can never come to know Christ until we decide to get to know Him as He wants us to. We can never count on others to get us to heaven. It's the responsibility of each person to study and learn their own way to a personal, righteous relationship with God and Christ. It's the only way anyone can be saved.
Thank you.
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Deniz,
A very insightful post. Certainly, we can never come to know Christ until we decide to get to know Him as He wants us to. We can never count on others to get us to heaven. It's the responsibility of each person to study and learn their own way to a personal, righteous relationship with God and Christ. It's the only way anyone can be saved.
Thank you.
Comment Written 12-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 12-Apr-2022
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Thanks Robyn, and I agree it is our responsibility and also privilege to know Christ more deeply as we grow in knowledge and grace. God bless, Dennis
