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There is only one truth, and that is the truth spoken of by Jesus Christ to His apostles. While false prophets twist the truth into lies, we can always decipher what is right and wrong with the Holy Spirit that is inside us. Join us this Sunday as we delve into the meaning of the truth and what it means to us. For more information about this episode contact @ churchofchristmerced.com.

When Adam and Eve ate of the fruit of the Tree of Good and Evil, they got celestial knowledge that was not meant to be shared with their terrestrial minds. To handle the implications of knowing good and evil, we need Jesus and the Word of God to direct us in how we are to act and treat others. The Law of God is the only thing that can do that, as the laws of man are a curse that will guide us wron...

What does the Bible say a man should be? Despite the world's definition of a man, they should be in submission to one man: Jesus Christ. Note: We sincerely apologize for the abrupt audio cutoff. For more information about this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com.

Do you believe in the Afterlife? Do you believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ? If you don't, you are in the same situation of those in 1 Corinthians 15. You love a lie. Learn exactly what this means and more in this week's episode. Note: We apologize for the audio cut-off. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

We're all weird. Whether it's just a nervous habit or something a little more serious, we all have our flaws about us. Only through the Grace of God can we overcome them and achieve everlasting peace. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

We can only focus on one direction at a time: in front of us. Our watchman, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, take care of what's behind us. We have to have full confidence in Them, and fight the urge to turn around. This would cause us to turn our backs to God and face Satan. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

It's in a dog's nature to only be loyal until the next meal. People can be the same way. They can only be faithful during times of famine, and stray from the Lord during times of feast. Note: The verse Bro. Garner was looking for was 1 Timothy 6:10. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Love and obedience are forever linked. It is our love for God that keeps us obedient to His Commandments. Those commandments are fundamentally based in a specific type of love: a love of self sacrifice. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Do you take the Word of God to be the truth? It is the only truth we can rely upon to be consistent. Take the Word of God to be truth, and all men to be liars. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Our duty as Christian citizens is the same no matter what country we are from or currently residing in. We are to hold the leaders of our country with respect, and not speak evil of them. We are also to love all citizens of the country, as God loved us. The only thing we should be concerned about with our country is whether or not we can continue to live peacefully and righteously. For more inform...

Our spirit is always ready to do what is righteous, it is our body that keeps us from easily acting on it. It is a never-ending battle, one that we can ask God for help in. We should not be too proud to not ask for help, because we all need it. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Life is under no obligation to be fair to you or anyone else. People view life as being unfair when they are going through a rough patch in their life. This is because they are looking at the s-o-m-e of the plan God had made for them, not the s-u-m. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

The purpose of the Gospel is only to give us what we need to live faithfully in order to get to Heaven. It is not obligated to explain the meaning of life or why bad things happen to good people. The Light is what fights the darkness of this world. It protects us from all of the evil (the Scripture's definition) and helps us to stay on the straight and narrow path. For more information about this...

Reviling is defined as criticizing in an angry or abusive manner. As children of God, when someone reviled against us, we are to take it as Jesus would. We are to keep our composure and answer that hatred with love. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

One must have a open heart (which is one's mind) to truly understand God's word. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

The nature of mankind is one of duality. There is the spiritual nature of man, that which follows the commandments of God and a physical nature, that which follows after the lusts and the flesh. These two aspects are constantly warring against each other to gain control over our actions. Following the teachings of the Word of God is the only way for the spiritual nature to prevail. For more inform...

Why is it so hard to be kind when it's not convenient for us? The answer is simple: fear and the flesh. Our flesh keeps us from doing things that may cause us to be at a disadvantage in the future. This fear of being unprepared causes many people to stop being kind and helping those in need. We have to overcome this fear and be a servant to those in need as Jesus was. For more information about th...

We are all worth more than the sum if our parts. Our worth is not based on our physical bodies, but on how much God loves us. While we were yet sinners, He sent His only begotten Son to die on the cross for us. The amount of self worth that comes from this act of love is outstanding, and we should always remember how much we are really worth. For more information about this Episode contact us at M...

An unwavering, complete trust in God and His Word is essential for our journey to Heaven. He has laid out a roadmap for us in His Scripture that we must follow explicitly to arrive at our destination. One cannot go where they think is best or do what they think is best, but must follow God's instructions. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Pledging our allegiance to God means to commit ourselves to Him and following His commandments. If we do this, God will remove all of our fear of tomorrow. We will never have any need and can give all of our time and attention to living in the present. We can live selflessly, giving to those who need it and spreading the Gospel throughout the world. For more information about this Episode contact...

To act with fidelity is to act on faith one has in something. We are to act with fidelity regarding our faith in the Almighty God if we want to have an active faith. As James 2:26 says, "...faith without works is dead..." For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Whitney Houston's song "Greatest Love of All" is truly inspiring and uplifting, but the true greatest love is not the one described in her song. It is the love that Jesus Christ showed us when He died on the cross for our sins. It's a very rare form if love, one that is almost never shown to a good man of the world, let alone a righteous one. The greatest love of all is the love shown by those who...

To live faithfully until death as we are commanded to do, we must have an active faith. We have to believe that it is utterly impossible for God to lie, and believe in His Word. We must make our faith active by acting on our beliefs and fulfilling God's commandments. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Our love for God should not be expressed simply by our words or by the giving of a "spiritual Valentine," but by our deeds. We need to follow His commandments and they should not be grevious to us. If God holds your treasure, then He also has your heart. If He has your heart, then you have His love. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

The Almightly God is unparalleled in every way. He has existed forever, as He created all things, including time itself. Many people have created false gods and idols, and have been declared themselves as gods. They allowed their worldly knowledge and wisdom to pervert them. Note: The verse that refers to God not being made with men's hands is Acts 17:24-25. For more information about this Episode...