by Anthony Cavaliere | Aug 31, 2015 | Devotion
“There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.” (Mark 7:15, ESV) What Jesus was addressing here refers back to the beginning of Mark 7, the Pharisaical rules, particularly...
by Anthony Cavaliere | Aug 28, 2015 | Devotion
“However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33, ESV) The standards of kingdom living govern the relationship of marriage and the family. Paul calls for respect and mutual submission,...
by Anthony Cavaliere | Aug 26, 2015 | Devotion
“You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men.” (Mark 7:8, ESV) In the book of Leviticus, we find the laws concerning ritual uncleanness, vows and clean and unclean foods which Jesus addresses here. Jesus upheld the Law but not the man-made...
by Anthony Cavaliere | Aug 24, 2015 | Devotion
“Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and...
by Anthony Cavaliere | Aug 21, 2015 | Devotion
“. . . for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of...
by Anthony Cavaliere | Aug 19, 2015 | Devotion
“Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, ‘Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!’”...
