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Wherever God places that is true and genuine, Satan inserts a counterfeit. We must be on high alert, so as not to be deceived by him or his emissaries.

Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

- Colossians 2:7-8

To be spoiled is to be led away as a captive by false doctrine. The way to avoid being spoiled by philosophy, empty deceit, and man-made traditions is to be rooted and grounded in the Word. Then we must keep growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. Examine every teaching and experience in the light of Scripture. And be aware that the evil one likes to pervert the Word of God while proclaiming to believe it, yet inserting a “little” error. We must be 100% loyal to Christ and His Word, so that we will never be spoiled.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/31/watch-out-for-spoilers#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/30/always-in-his-heart Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:55:18 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/30/always-in-his-heart

The Lord loves us, and He cares greatly for us in all the details of our lives. He illustrates this perfectly well in the ministry of the Old Testament high priest.

And Aaron shall bear the names of the children of Israel in the breastplate of judgment upon his heart, when he goeth in unto the holy place, for a memorial before the LORD continually.  

- Exodus 28:29

Jesus is our great High Priest, and in a very real sense, He carries us on His heart. Every problem, every pain, every tear that we shed is of great concern to Him. He not only cares for us, but He also guides us, strengthens us, and represents us in heaven before God the Father. Not one small detail of our lives escapes His notice. Because of this, we must pray, and we must trust in Him to carry us through all of the ups and downs of life. We are not on our own.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/30/always-in-his-heart#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/29/we-must-go-forward Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:52:54 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/29/we-must-go-forward

WE MUST GO FORWARD

When our hearts are overwhelmed with sadness, discouragement, or grief, it is especially then that we must go on. This is exactly what our Lord did.

And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

- Mark 14:34-35

As our Lord anticipated the cross coming the next day, He became very sorrowful because for the first time in all of eternity, He would become separated from God the Father as He bore our sins on the cross. His revulsion of sin is beyond our comprehension. Yet He went forward, and He prayed. When we are hurting, and we cannot change our circumstances, we must trust God and go forward. Go forward in obedience, in prayer, and in dependence upon God. Christ came through on the other side of the cross, and so shall we come through our situation by God’s grace.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/29/we-must-go-forward#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/28/seek-no-glory-for-self Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:39:01 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/28/seek-no-glory-for-self

There is nothing wrong with receiving credit for a good deed or a job well done. But we must avoid doing anything for the purpose of bringing glory to ourselves.

Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

- 1 Thessalonians 2:6

We must remember that everything that we have we have first received from God and others that He has put into our lives. Our brains, our abilities, our opportunities, and all of our strength are gifts. No doubt we should always seek to do our best, but for the glory of God. When seeking personal glory is our goal, it breeds selfishness, comparison, and an unhealthy spirit of competition. Let us strive for the best possible outcome in every endeavor. But we must constantly check our motives, for only God is worthy of all the glory.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/28/seek-no-glory-for-self#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/27/light-in-the-darkness Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:56:08 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/27/light-in-the-darkness

Darkness is associated with many things, such as fear, sin, uncertainty, and despair. And we have just the resource to deal with the darkness.

The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

- Psalm 119:130

The Word of God gives us light. And since darkness and light cannot coexist, the light of God‘s Word dispels the darkness. As we read it, study it, and meditate upon it, it brightens our path, brightens our hearts, and enlightens our eyes. God’s Word helps us center on Him, and the fact that He is in control of all things. It directs our minds to eternal realities rather than the circumstances of this present world. As we read it faithfully, it gives us wisdom and understanding to deal with life‘s daily realities. It truly chases the darkness away.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/27/light-in-the-darkness#comments 1 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/26/the-one-for-whom-we-wait Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:54:11 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/26/the-one-for-whom-we-wait

By nature, we are impatient people, but one of our greatest needs in life is learning to wait. Waiting for people can be very frustrating, but there is One for whom we gladly wait.

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

- 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Just as surely as He came the first time, Jesus is coming again! And He is coming to take those who have trusted Him for salvation out of this world and into heaven. This is not legend or folklore, but Bible truth. We are not looking for heaven on earth. We know that things will continue to get worse on earth as time goes on. We are looking for the blessed Hope of our Lord to return. We wait not for an event, but for a Person. And He is certainly worth the wait. In the meantime, we have work to do to proclaim the gospel to those who will hear us.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/26/the-one-for-whom-we-wait#comments 1 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/25/listen-before-speaking Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:03:45 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/25/listen-before-speaking

We must beware of the great temptation of acting out of presumption. When we speak or act without having all the facts in a situation, we will be ashamed.

He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

- Proverbs 18:13

James 1:19 reminds us to be “Swift to hear, and slow to speak.” We know that our tendency is to be just the opposite. Listening well requires patience, discipline, and a genuine concern for others. But listening well also enables us to respond with better understanding. Furthermore, it can keep our anger in check as we gather in more details. And when we listen, we gain respect from others so they can better receive what we have to say.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/25/listen-before-speaking#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/24/make-haste Sat, 24 Oct 2026 05:09:44 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/24/make-haste

Acting hastily is unwise when we are acting out of anger or mere impulse. But sometimes acting with haste is necessary.

I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.

- Psalm 119:60

When we have a clear command from God, we need to make haste and obey Him. That is not the time to delay and consider any other option. Delayed obedience is disobedience. Even then, we are responsible to obey God, yet dependent upon Him to enable us to do what He commands. God will never tell us to do something that is impossible for us to do. As a wise and loving Father, He knows what is best, and He knows our limitations. So let us make haste and keep His commandments, knowing that it will ultimately result in a blessing.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/24/make-haste#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/23/the-wrong-kind-of-love Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:08:39 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/23/the-wrong-kind-of-love

Love is considered to be the greatest of the graces, but even then there is an aspect of love that is not good at all.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.

- 2 Timothy 3:2

God commands us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, and this has led some to teach that we must first learn to love ourselves well. That is not at all what the Scripture teaches. God knows that we already love ourselves too much, and that we need to direct our love outward to others. Self-love is selfish, proud, and it excludes others. It is also a sign that we are living in the last days. We must intentionally go against our culture by loving God supremely, and loving others, not just as we love ourselves, but even as Christ loved us.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/23/the-wrong-kind-of-love#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/22/help-for-melting-souls Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:17:51 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/22/help-for-melting-souls

Responsibilities of life have a way of wearing us down. In addition to that, the troubles and trials of life sometimes seem to take everything out of us.

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. - Psalm 119:28

Besides being worn out physically, we sometimes feel like our souls are being drained or poured out because of our life experiences. But God has strength for us! We will find that strength when we turn to God in prayer and also in His Word. His Word is bread and meat for our souls. Just as surely as we need food to fuel our bodies and keep us going, we need the spiritual food of God‘s Word to strengthen us so we face all of life‘s challenges. To neglect God‘s Word because we are so busy is like staying away from the table because we are so hungry but don’t have time to eat. The Word of God will surely keep our souls from melting away.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/22/help-for-melting-souls#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/21/slow-to-anger Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:21:15 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/21/slow-to-anger

It is not a sin to be angry, but it is very difficult to be angry without sinning.

The Lord commands us by His grace to control our tempers.

He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.  

- Proverbs 16:32

Humans are emotional, but God never intended that we should be led by our emotions. We need the help of the Holy Spirit to control them with a strength that is not our own. Controlling our spirit (attitude) is of greater value than being a conquering general, because we cannot effectively lead or control others if we do not first have control of ourselves. Temper control should be a matter of continual prayer and surrender to the Lord for His help. The result will be a blessing both to ourselves and to those with whom we are in relationship.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/21/slow-to-anger#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/20/let-no-man-despise-you Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:18:20 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/20/let-no-man-despise-you

Though we are all made of the same clay, human beings have a tendency to look down on one another. May that not be true of us! And may we so live in God‘s grace that we give others no reason to despise us.

Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

- 1 Timothy 4:12

People may want to despise us because of our youth, or because of our older age. People may want to despise us because of our ethnicity, gender, social status, lack of education, or lack of financial resources. We cannot control that. What we can do is live in such a way that our example overshadows whatever seeming disadvantage we may have. May God help us to be an example in our words, our lifestyle (conversation), our faith, our love, and our integrity(purity).

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/20/let-no-man-despise-you#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/19/the-true-god-vs-idols Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:22:25 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/19/the-true-god-vs-idols

Human beings are instinctively worshipers, but we must make sure we are worshiping the true God.

Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?

But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. - Psalm 115:2-5

There is a difference between the gods that men make, and the God who created men. Fallen, sinful man desires a god that he can see and control so he can feel good about himself. But our God is in heaven and He is in control of all things. He made us and He knows what is best for us. We trust His works and not our own. We believe His work of creation, and we trust in His work of salvation through Jesus Christ. It is our desire to trust and obey Him every day, and receive His strength for the journey. And we must determine to flee from every idol.

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It is amazing that the God of all glory, all power, and all wisdom, who is the sum total of everything that is good, humbles Himself.

The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.

Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high,

Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!

- Psalm 113:5-8

He humbles Himself to see about us and care for us upon this earth. This reveals His great love and personal knowledge of every detail of our lives. If the most high God humbles Himself to deal with us, how much more do we need to humble ourselves? This shows us what is so bad about pride. The creature exalts itself, thinking that it is something that it is not. We need to humble ourselves in our own estimation, because everything that we have we have received. We need to humble ourselves in our relationships with others, because we, like them, are made from the dust and stamped with the image of God.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/18/when-god-humbles-himself#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/17/the-fear-of-the-lord Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:11:01 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/17/the-fear-of-the-lord

To be a God-fearing man or woman may not cause one to be respected in this world, but it is a definite advantage.

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

- Proverbs 8:13-14

The fear of the Lord is reverence and awe, but it is more than that. It is a holy dread that realizes that the Lord is in control of all things and that my life must be aligned with Him. It is to hate pride and sin in all of its forms because they are contrary to God. To fear the Lord is to receive counsel from His Word and thereby gain wisdom. To fear the Lord is to trust Him with my life and to receive strength from Him to live according to His plan. To live in the fear of the Lord is the way to live a life of fulfillment and joy.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/17/the-fear-of-the-lord#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/16/be-patient-with-all-men Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:21:57 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/16/be-patient-with-all-men

Relationships with others are one of life’s greatest blessings. But they are also one of life’s greatest challenges. We definitely need patience.

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 

- 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Patience does not come naturally, but is developed in us as we trust in the Lord and obey the Holy Spirit. This same word, as translated longsuffering, which means just that - to suffer long. And remember how patient God has been with each of us! Let us also not forget that we often need it too. The fruit of impatience is sin and pain, but the fruit of patience is stronger and healthier relationships. Whether family, friend, or stranger, be patient with all men.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/16/be-patient-with-all-men#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/15/seek-and-you-will-find Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:10:18 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/15/seek-and-you-will-find

God created us with a natural tendency to explore and achieve. But we must be careful to put it to good use.

He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.

- Proverbs 11:27

The Lord is good, and seeking Him first should be our priority. Then we should seek that is good and beneficial for us and for others rather than that which is sinful or harmful. We should also seek diligently rather than halfheartedly, or out of mere duty. When we diligently seek good, we may not get exactly that which we seek, but will often receive something better. We will certainly receive favor from the Lord and many times from other people. Let us resolve to diligently seek that which is good, knowing that favor will follow.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/15/seek-and-you-will-find#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/14/much-more-now Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:35:48 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/14/much-more-now

It is true that we need to give up some things to follow Christ. But it is also true that we gain much more than we had before.

Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

- Romans 5:9-10

Adam and Eve had perfect lives in a perfect environment in the garden of Eden, but they lost it all. In Christ, we gained much more than Adam and Eve lost. With the gift of salvation, we gain eternal life in heaven, the forgiveness of sins, the Holy Spirit to live inside of us, access to God in prayer, and entrance into the family of God as His sons and daughters. And that is just a few of the benefits that we gain. And we lose nothing that matters. We lose the devil being our master, we lose hell, we lose a guilty conscience, and living in the fear of death.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/14/much-more-now#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/13/the-second-mile Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:08:36 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/13/the-second-mile

Many live their lives seeking to do their duties in the bare minimum. That should never be true of us.

And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

- Matthew 5:41

In Bible times Roman soldiers could stop any man on the street by law and make that man carry his knapsack for a mile. The Jewish people hated this law and they hated that they were under Roman rule.  But our Lord said that if someone compels us to go a mile that we should go two miles! He was indicating that we should go through life doing more than is required of us, and that we should do so with a good attitude. We should diligently carry out our responsibilities, and then some. And remember that we are not doing it for our boss, our family, or even for survival. We can smile on the second mile, because we are doing it for our Lord.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/13/the-second-mile#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/12/temples-of-the-living-god Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:46:58 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/12/temples-of-the-living-god

In the Old Testament, the temple was a physical building where people would go to offer sacrifices to God. Believers in the New Testament still need to assemble together, but our sacrifice and worship are much more personal.

And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

- 2 Corinthians 6:16

Now we are the temple of God. He dwells in every believer in the Person of the Holy Spirit. Attending church with other believers is vital, but God does not live in any building. We are able to worship Him anytime and anywhere because Christ is with us and in us always. As temples of the living God, our very lives are to be living sacrifices for His glory.

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The human body is one of the many marvels of creation. It was designed by God to last, but not forever.

For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. - 2 Corinthians 5:1

Our earthly bodies are compared to tents, which are fragile and temporary dwellings for our souls that provide limited comfort. Our glorified bodies are compared to houses, which are strong and sturdy dwellings for our souls that will last forever. Life is certainly not equal. Some suffer physically more than others. Some lives are short, while others have longevity. But all believers will receive a perfect and permanent upgrade that will never age, weaken, suffer, or die. And this all by the grace of God.

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We often do not appreciate having things said to us repeatedly, but we certainly do need it.

Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.

- Philippians 3:1

The simple truth is that we are very forgetful. This is especially true when it comes to spiritual matters. We need the same warnings over and over again because we are prone to wander. We need to read the same Scriptures over and over again because we tend to forget all the good that God has already done. We need to read the promises repeatedly lest we forget what our God can do, and instead spend all of our time focusing on our problems. Reading the same things, and hearing the same things, is not a burden when it comes to God’s Word, but it is certainly safe and beneficial.

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As believers, we know that we are as sojourners on earth, and that we often do not fit in at all. That is because we are looking for something better than this world.

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

- 2 Peter 3:13-14

This current world system will never be fixed or made right. We look for the return of Christ, and the new heavens and the new earth. And unlike our current world, righteousness will prevail at that time. In the meantime, we are not to be living with an escapist mindset, but we are to live in peace with one another and to live holy lives. We are also to be witnesses to those who are perishing in this world.  And we are to do so with all diligence. Live in this moment, but keep on looking up.

]]> https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/09/what-we-look-for#comments 0 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/08/learn-from-the-little-ant Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:16:01 +0000 https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/blog/2026/10/08/learn-from-the-little-ant

God‘s wisdom is revealed in all of creation and in all of His creatures. Consider the little ant.

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

- Proverbs 6:6-8

First, the ant is a very small insect, but extremely hard-working. The ant shows us initiative by working diligently without the need for constant supervision. Ants also fully embrace teamwork, knowing that together everyone accomplishes more. And then consider the fact that ants do not wait until the last minute to act. They prepare in advance. If ants can do these things, how much more must we human beings, who are made in the very image of God develop these vital qualities? Consider the ant, and be wise.

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Our Lord knows all about us, and His requirements of us are based on this truth.

For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.

- 2 Corinthians 8:12

This principle is mentioned in the context of our giving, but applies to every area of the Christian life. The Lord does not want from us what we don’t have, rather He desires what we do have. Though our gifts, talents, or abilities may seem insignificant, the Lord can take what we have and make a big difference with it.  We must not expend any effort lamenting what we do not have or comparing ourselves with others. We must determine to be faithful where we are and with what we have. This is what the Lord expects, and herein is the place of blessing and of reward.

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