The Thing That Could Ruin Your Christian Reputation

Hello Friends,

Do you care about your reputation? Do you want to be a good example for people?  This can’t be done if we are constantly doing something that God warns us against. The biggest sin that so called Christians have such a difficult time refraining from is swearing.

When you call yourself a Christian, people expect to see behavior from you that is different from the behavior of unsaved people. After making Jesus your personal lord and savior, you should immediately start cleaning up your life to become how God would have you be. This means dropping the immoral habits that you’ve acquired from your past.

I have met many people who claimed to be saved; but then a minute later they are cussing. This can offend people, and it will set a bad example of Christianity. When you see a child being impolite, that reflects on the parents, and people will think that they have done a bad job at raising their child. Do you want people to get this impression of God? God isn’t someone who will let just anyone into His kingdom, only people who have chosen to live for Him will go to heaven. Living for God doesn’t mean saying that you are a Christian, it means acting like it.

Matthew 12:36-37 says – “… On the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Ephesians 4:29 says – “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”

Matthew 15:10-11 says – “…Hear and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.”

How hard is it not to swear? There are about 15 words not to say, and about 171,476 words that you can say (without sinning). If we claim to be Christians, then we need to act like it. God would have it that every person speaks in a clean respectable manner; not just for His glory, but for your reputation.

                                                         In Christ,

                                                    Noah Brewster

Grace

Hello friend,

Have you ever sinned? We are all guilty of this, whether we’d like to accept it or not. Thankfully though, God sent His son to die on the cross to cleanse us of our sin. Once we believe that Christ died and rose again, and once we choose to make Christ our lord and savior, we will be able to receive God’s gift of eternal life. Without the grace that God gave us, we would all be destined for hell. What He did was truly remarkable, and it should not be taken for granted.

Ephesians 2:8-9 says – “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Does this mean that we are free to sin now because we are saved anyway..?  Absolutely not. It states in Romans 6:18 -“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” We aren’t free to sin; we are free NOT to sin. We can’t just do whatever we feel like doing because we are saved by grace; we need to protect what goes in our eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. God wants what is best for us, and we need to want what is best for us too.

We all sin because we are human; and one of the greatest challenges in this life is to become more like God and to stop being the sinners that we naturally are. It can be tough, but we will have an easier time being morally upright if we surround ourselves with Godly things, instead of worldly things.

God is very forgiving, and we should thank Him every day for sending His son to die on the cross for our sins. He bestowed grace upon us, and we should try our best to show grace towards anyone that we meet. The world is better off because God was graceful, and we are better off because we were shown grace.

                                                   In Christ,
                                              Noah Brewster

Rejection

Hello friend,

Have you ever been rejected by someone? Most people have been; whether it was from someone who isn’t saved who was offended that you are, or it was from someone who was saved, but thought that you were keeping them from growing. Some people just aren’t compatible; it is very important that we realize this. Thankfully, God is always there to help us get through whatever happens.

John 15:8 says - “If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.” When people find out that you are saved, and they see that you are growing, they may rebuff you. The main reason someone would do this, is because they are offended. When your life is improving, it will shine a light on what they are doing; this can lead to a friendship ending. The Bible states that something like this may happen when you choose to live for God. If someone does reject you because you are a Christian, You can have peace knowing that you chose the right side.

As for another Christian rejecting you; either that person is misinformed, or they are quite serious about growing. If they stop being friends with you because they think you aren’t at their level, then take a look at yourself. Search God’s word to see if what they are doing is Biblical, and also evaluate your life to see if you may actually be the problem. As Christians, we should constantly be growing; every moment that we aren’t, is a moment that Satan could get in and attempt to defile our minds. You’ve heard it said “idle hands are the devils workshop;” this will always be true. We should always be trying to increase our strength by growing in Christ.

Rejection from family can be especially difficult. It states in Matthew 10:35 – “For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.” This doesn’t mean that God wants to divide families, but this will automatically happen when you are unevenly yoked with someone because you are growing in Christ. Just saying you are a Christian won’t cause them to reject you, but once they see the change in you, (like they should), they will be offended. This is what the Bible is talking about.

It is truly sad when we get rejected, but at least we have God’s word and prayer to comfort us during it. As long as you stay in God’s word and continue to grow nimbly, you will have peace knowing that your loss was for the cause of Christ.

                                                 In Christ,

                                                        Noah Brewster

Thankfulness

Hello Friends,

How many of you have thanked God today?  There are an innumerable amount of reasons for us to be thankful, but many of us are too distracted by the frivolous things that we have going on to even think to pray. Although this is a mistake that everyone makes, it is something that none of us should forget to do. Positivity is a hard thing to come by these days; we all have so many stressful situations that we are forced to deal with, that we never take the time out of our day to thank God for what goes right.

James 1:17 says – “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Despite all of the evil on this earth, there is still so much good left here, and God is the reason for this. He left the Holy Spirit here to guide us, and to comfort us; what more could we ask for?

We all have something that we would like to change in our life, and although we should be doing everything in our power to fix that, we should still be thankful for what we already have.  So instead of complaining, we need to take a few minutes to thank God for all of the blessings that we are bestowed with on a daily basis.

In Christ,
Noah Brewster

To Heal a Broken Heart

Hello Friend,

There is a famous saying that says; “Time heals all wounds.” But this isn’t completely accurate. The only thing that heals all wounds, and that helps you cope with whatever you may be going through, is the saving grace of God. God heals all wounds.

Isaiah 41:10 says – “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Nothing can go truly wrong on this earth when we have God with us (In the form of the Holy Spirit). God left us a Bible to read and a spirit to guide us, what more do we need to get through this life until we move onto the next?

As far as a problem that you may be having right now; there is no temptation, no abasement, and no affliction, that the strength of God cannot help you through. When you have a struggle in your life, or when you feel like you are at a halt in your walk with Christ, you should pray and read the Bible. Doing this will help relieve your stress, and it will bring you closer to God.

When you linger in a spiritual rut, it keeps you from having peace. As a Christian, you need to take the proactive steps necessary to remove yourself from the rut you are in. The only one keeping you down is you. God wants you to be happy; He wants you to strive in this life and the next. So choose to live a life for Christ, and the peace of the Lord will sustain you through this life.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster 

THE ANSWER TO YOUR PRAYERS:

Hello friend,

As a Christian, I have a personal desire to help others to grow in their walk with Christ. That being said, a big problem with Christianity today is that many people believe that they can ask for anything, and God will grant it to them. The danger in this is that people will doubt God’s existence when He doesn’t give something to them. Also, when you expect God to give you anything that you want, it takes all the accountability off of yourself. This is very dangerous.  As a Christian brother I would like to help you realize how you can obtain what you want by reading the Bible and by taking action to become who God would have you be.

Philippians 4:6 says – “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” But, just because we are making God aware of what we want, doesn’t mean that He will magically give it to us. As Christians we need to take responsibility for our own actions, and we need to take action to make our life the way that we want it to be. Prayer shouldn’t just be used as a way to vent; it should be used as a way to recognize the change that we desire, so that we can then strive to achieve those goals.

Prayer is key in a Christian’s walk with Christ, but many of us are reactive in our prayer. Our prayers tend to consist of more complaining than anything. Yes, it is good to vent, but we should try our best to abstain from reactive prayer. When you pray, you should make sure that you are trying to achieve those goals yourself. This is proactive prayer.

It is important to grow close to God in prayer, but you can’t learn about Him by praying. That is why it’s very crucial that we read the word of God. To become like God, we need to learn what He is like, and that doesn’t mean going to church to learn about Him. We should be reading the Bible daily. This is a very crucial part of you becoming the strong and disciplined Christian soldier that God wants you to be.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

P.s.  In John 14:14 Jesus was talking to the disciples alone when He said – “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” I do not believe that God magically gives us whatever we pray for. This idea is unbiblical. I also do not believe that God is among us today like he was in the Old Testament. God was with man, and then He left. Jesus walked with man, and then He left. Now the Holy Spirit is with man, and that is how it will be until God comes back to cleanse the earth.  If you have any questions about this, 
please message me. 

Your Mission

Hello friend,

The mission that God has given us on this planet is to become saved, to change into a better person, and then to bring others to Christ. In Romans 12:2 the Bible says, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

As humans we have flesh, and it strives to coerce us into doing things that our spirit would not permit us to do. The more we fill our minds with fleshly garbage like immoral music, movies, and friends, the harder it is for us to say no to the flesh that we have. Romans 8:7 states that, “For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot.” God’s love for us is evident by the amount of work that He put into teaching men about the do’s and don’ts of Christianity. We need to take this seriously.

Another big stumbling block for Christians is that we all get distracted from time to time. This is common, but we can’t afford to lose sight of what our ultimate goal should be. We need to spread tracts, witness to those who are unsaved,

and most important of all, we need to grow in God by reading the Bible, and by studying the word with other Christians. Galatians 2:20 says, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

Please remember that the mission that God has given you is more important than anything else on the earth. And the gift of salvation is the greatest gift that any man could ever receive.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

A Dire Situation

Hello friend,

In this day and age we seem to struggle with being true Christians; we seem to struggle with cleaning our lives up for our own good. God wants to help us, yet we just don’t seem to understand the importance of abstaining from the serious, dangerous, immoral and evil situations that we put ourselves into. We claim to hate evil, but we give into it on a daily basis. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 clearly and bluntly says, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” I have yet to get to know someone deeply who at least tries to follow this.

I think a lot of people have a true desire to follow God, but we have too many open avenues for sin to be let in, and it stops us from hearing God speaking. When you surround yourself with Sexual films, Violent films, Sexual music, Violent music, these are all evil things that we should be abstaining from. GOD LOVES US. IT IS FOR OUR OWN GOOD! I think we also know too many people that pull us into immoral/fleshly situations. That is why God tells us to KEEP GOOD COMPANY. If someone convinces you to get into a situation where you will be subjected to evil, chances are, they probably aren’t saved.

We all struggle with this as humans, but we must stay strong. I pray that we can all obey God in this, and that we can live a clean and morally upright life.

Your brother in Christ,

Noah Brewster

The Do's and Don'ts of Christianity

Hello friend,

God loves everyone, no matter what they do wrong. However, that doesn’t mean that He will let everyone into Heaven. We are responsible for our own mistakes whether we are Christians or not, and our first priority should be to protect our soul from the filthiness of this world. If we can’t do that, then why should God take us to Heaven?

Today I have some Bible verses that list the do's and don’ts of being a Christian. The Bible says in Galatians 5:22–23 “…The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” If we have accepted Christ into our heart, and if we have the Holy Spirit inside of us, then we should take God’s advice and build the fruits of the spirit. As Christians we should not be easily angered, but instead be kind and loving toward everyone that we know.

If we can’t show true love and forgiveness towards people, then are we really saved? I have been guilty of these types of things in the past; I’ve been easily angered and have shown disrespect towards people, but these things do not define who I am. As Christians we need to let only the good things define us, and we need to leave everything else behind.

The Bible states in 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 “… Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” If we continue to be caught up in these types of sins, then it clearly shows that we have not truly accepted Christ, or else our life would show it. People should look at your life and be able to tell that you are a Christian. If you swear, get tattoos, have pre-marital sex, drink alcohol in public, or hang out with a bad crowd, it will not paint a good picture to people. What if you found out that you could prevent someone from burning in Hell just by being a good example for them? This is possible. We need to be a light to this dark world, and we can become a light by living how God would have us live. God would have it that every man be saved, but not every man would have it that God saves them. This is truly sad. Please think about what I have written, and please come to grips with what we should and shouldn’t do as Christians, as this is the key to making good decisions and protecting ourselves from the ways of the world.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

The Power of Music

Hello friend,

Lately I have realized how dangerous the music of this world is. A good beat is all that people seem to care about these days, and this is a very dangerous thing. The main deliverer of music in this country is the radio, and today I am going to point out the many immoral things that adults and children can be subjected to on a daily basis when they listen to the world’s music. I decided to listen to the radio for a few minutes and now I will share with you the many evil things that I have heard.

The pop station:

Song #1 – Partying

Song #2 – Partying, strippers, pre-marital sex, tattoos, alcohol, gambling, swearing etc.

Song #3 – Bad language (including the F-word), pre-marital sex, sexual abuse, etc.

Song #4 – promoting sin, swearing, and pre-marital sex.

Now you can say that this is just the pop station, and I wish that that was true, but the country station is just as dangerous to listen to.

The Country station:

Song #1 – Breakups, revenge, drinking, etc.

Song #2 – Seduction, partying, lust, etc.

Song #3 – Swearing, drinking, and partying

Most people don’t understand the true power of music and the hold that it can have over us. In Ecclesiastes 7:5 it says – “It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.” Music does nothing for us; it doesn’t help grow us mentally, physically, or spiritually. Music only feeds the flesh with sounds that touch our emotions. In the Bible it clearly states that music should be used as recognition for all that God has done for us. Do songs talking about big butts or having sex do this? No, it will only hinder us from growing in Christ, and quite frankly, it is a waste of time.

In Philippians 4:8 it clearly states “…Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” We need to remember that this music is clearly from Satan, and the Bible says to hate the things of this world, so we need to understand how vital clean entertainment is to our walk with Christ. Could you please challenge yourself to stop listening to the radio and to avoid worldly music all together? It’s not because you have to, it is because God wants you to, because He loves you.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

A Dangerous Thing

Hello friend,

Do you struggle with sin? We all do, but many of us don’t just sin, instead we are caught up in a sin. In Proverbs 16:27 it says “… Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” Yes, it is better boring than bad, but make sure you are keeping yourself busy with spiritual things.

Being that I’m homeschooled, you can imagine that I have gotten pretty bored from time to time. There have been many cases where I would just sit around and do nothing for Christ, and this my friend is a sin. There is a never ending amount of things that we can do for the lord. Here are just a few things we can do, - tithing, reading the Bible, having Bible studies, doing Christian blog posts, shall I go on? We really should be doing these things daily, but it can be difficult to not let the distractions of the world steer our attention away from God.

In Romans 6:23 it says – “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” But as I have said many times, does this mean that we should continue in our sin because we are saved? If we do this, it shows that we really didn’t accept Christ. Mathew 5:8 says – “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” When we are caught up in a sin, this shows that we are not pure in heart. So, when the scriptures say “only the pure shall enter Heaven,” we need to understand that if we want eternal life, we cannot be caught up in the sins of this world. Many Christians will hang out with heathens, claiming that they are doing it to save their soul. Let me ask you this, how does being friends with a heathen save their soul? The Bible doesn’t say to be friends with them; it says to be a witness of Christ to them.

What about you? Your soul is important too. And hanging around heathens will dampen your soul. How can we effectively serve God when we hang around these types of people? The things they do are fun, and they often seem harmless, and this is why it can be one of the most dangerous sins. I have struggled with this, and I know firsthand that it weighs on your soul. Please think and pray about what I have said. We need to protect our soul from the influences of this world. The quality of your soul is directly dependent upon the things that you choose to surround yourself with. Please remember to never take God’s mercy and love for granted.

In Christ, 
Noah Brewster 

Does God Really Exist?

Hello Friend,

In our day and age most people do not believe in God. They may believe that there is some greater power out there, but they don’t know what it is. This is quite sad, because God really does exist, and the amount of people who know that is minimal.

So why does this matter? How does knowing about God’s existence improve our life?  I have compared the quality of life of a saved man, to that of an unsaved one, and trust me when I say that the difference is substantial. I have seen many people’s lives improve once they accepted Christ and started growing to be more like him. We are what we surround ourselves with, and if we read the Bible, and we stay in prayer, then we can’t go wrong. Knowing this is very crucial to a Christian’s walk in Christ.

The Bible states in Romans 1:20 “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”  People will say that there is no proof of God’s existence, but the proof can be clearly seen just by looking out the window. This beautiful world could not possibly have been created by a “Big Bang” Or whatever the heathens are calling it these days. In 1927 the “Big Bang” theory was introduced, and it wasn’t long after that that God was taken out of the public schools. The public school system used to be a healthier environment, but now it has become one of the main things that have taken this country down.

Without God, there is no structure; there is no purpose in our life. As Christians we need to understand this, and when someone doesn’t believe in God’s existence, it is our job to try to prove to them otherwise. 1 Corinthians 8:6 says “Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.” As a friend in Christ, I would urge you to aid in the cleansing of this devastated earth by spreading God’s word and by spreading proof of His Existence.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

A Chapter A Day Keeps the Devil Away

Hello friend,

First off today I would like to apologize for how long it has taken me to update my blog. Life has kept me very busy with my You-tube show that I just concluded and Bible studies that I have been attending. It has been fun, but I am thankful to be back doing the Lords work.

I have a very legitimate concern for the state of our country. People don’t read their Bible anymore. Christians will go extended amounts of time without reading the Word. This truly disheartens me because I understand why they aren’t. I also know the consequences that can come from an absence from God’s word. It can be difficult to pick it up, and there have been many times where I have gone weeks without reading it. I know for a fact that I am saved, but sometimes it can be difficult to strive for perfection, especially when you don’t find yourself growing. This is often what can cause absenteeism in the spirit. Over the past two months, I have been reading the Bible nearly every day. I have been noticing the success of my life improving, and thank God, I know that the flesh has less hold on me now than what it did when my life was lacking God’s word.

James 4:7 says – “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”  Do you want to resist the devil? Of course you do. Paul told us how to do this in Romans 10:17 – “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” A strong spirit comes from having faith and reading the word. This will grow us, and the stronger our sprit is, the more equipped we will be to face up against the coaxing of our flesh.

The philosophy that this world has is wrong. People will claim that life is gray, lacking the separation of black and white. I totally disagree. Because we live on this planet and have flesh, it may appear to us this way as well, but when we read God’s word, we will be able to distinguish the two more easily. As a Christian brother, I would challenge you to read one chapter or more of the Bible each day and see how the word of God can aid in the improvement of your quality of life.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

Loneliness

Hello friends,

Do you ever feel lonely? All of us have at one time or another. I’ve experienced this, and it’s completely normal. When we become saved, we should have a burning desire inside to be more like God, and to be less like the people of the world. This makes enemies. By no means should we try to make people dislike us, but if we are in Christ, it will happen on its own. The Bible states that if we are in Christ, then the people of the world won’t like us. Yes, we shouldn’t like them, but we should love them.

Psalms 104:8 says – “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” In other verses the Bible says that we need to be like God. The word Christian means Christ-like. If we want to truly call ourselves Christians, then we need to act like Christ. Being merciful, quick to forgive, and gracious to people are some of the greatest things that we can do on this earth. Remember, we have a gift; the least we can do is share that gift with the world.

Naturally as humans we are co-dependent. We want companionship, and many of us will compromise just to prevent ourselves from being lonely. Recently my sister got married, and although it brought a new family member into our lives, it also caused me to be very lonely after she moved out. Now don’t get me wrong, this is a normal thing, and a good thing. Although this is true, it doesn’t mean we have to like the change that we are faced with, but we must embrace it. Around the same time this happened, I stopped going to events, and I got a job. I know, this isn’t fun, and it’s too serious, but being in Christ isn’t supposed to be fun, and it’s not supposed to be about us. This is all about glorifying God, no matter how lonely we are. Now don’t get me wrong, we shouldn’t try to be lonely just so we can feel like we are serving God, and if you have a lot of friends and family members that are true Christians, that’s great! And also don’t get me wrong about this; I am loved very much by my family, all of them, and we get along well. I am the youngest of my siblings, and it is normal for the youngest to be alone for a little while. I will eventually find a Christian woman, and we will get married, but it will take patience. And to those who are single and feel like they’re alone, just hang on. During this period where you are lonely, it is the perfect time to focus on growing in God and spreading his word.

In Christ, 

Noah Brewster

Compassion and Understanding

Hello friends,

As many of you have probably noticed, my first few posts had more of a serious tone to them. Life should be taken seriously, but we also need to lighten up and take others into consideration. Today I will start out with a verse. Ephesians 4:32 says “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” We must take in regard how important this passage is. Most of us don’t understand how crucial it is that we do these things. It’s not like just anyone said this, God did. When God speaks, WE NEED TO LISTEN!!! God is very compassionate, and he forgave us for our sins before we even commit them. 

One thing that I have been working on for the past few years is forgiveness. Forgiveness is so important. The Bible states that we need to be more like God, and patience and forgiveness are two of his greatest attributes. People do us wrong very frequently, but this life is too short to hold a grudge. But, we should never forget what someone does though, because the minute that we do, is the moment that we fall prey to it again. Forgive, but don’t forget. I have recently had some bad experiences with multiple people, and I’ll be the first to admit that it is hard to let it go, but we just can’t afford to hold grudges. We must instead move on and grow from it. 

As we grow in Christ, we should naturally have a greater desire to help others, and to help lead them to the grace of God. That is why when you see someone struggling with something whether it be physical, emotional, or even spiritual, we should jump at the opportunity of helping them. I have met a lot of Christians who are very self-centered, and never want to help anyone else. But just like with everyone else, we should try to help them, and most importantly, we need to pray for them. I pray that we can all be more giving and patient with one another.

In Christ, 

Noah Brewster

Modesty

Hello friend,
Do you want to please God? Do you want to stand out from the world? Do you want someone to see you and be able to tell that you are a Christian? The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:14 “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness? To me, there is one obvious thing that makes a Christian stand out from the heathen, and that is modesty. In this fallen world that we live in today, people have completely abandoned the concern for being modest. Unfortunately, many of these people are so called Christians, and this truly saddens me. As Christians, we are to stand out from the world, and this shows that these people clearly do not know the scriptures. Are they reading their Bible? Are you reading your Bible?? 

1 Timothy 2:9 says “… Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire.” You can’t wear skimpy clothing, or lots of jewelry, and hope to get respect. If you are dressing immodestly, you will most likely not be respected. Are you worried about not being attractive because you are dressing modestly? The right kind of person will be interested in you because of what is on the inside. If you want the right kind of person to find you, you must dress modestly. This applies to both men and woman. 

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 tells us “… Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”  How would you feel if God came today, and you had tattoos, or you were wearing earrings and necklaces, or yoga pants, or loud clothing? I know that I would feel ashamed. In Leviticus 19:28 it says “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves...” 

People have asked me why I wear a dress shirt and pants everywhere I go, (as if it is not cool or it's out of style) I do not desire to be “cool,” and I thank God that I don’t. Someday I will have a wife, and I will not be attracted to her because she dresses skimpy, or because she has jewelry, or because she has a new perm. It will be because she desires to please God by respecting herself. I pray that God can help you and I both, to remember to focus on what is truly important, taking care of ourselves to please God.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster
 

Temptations of the World

Hello friend,

If you were to ask me what one of my deepest concerns for this world is, I would say that it is the temptations that we give into on a daily basis. As humans we have flesh, and that flesh is what influences us to give into the temptations that we are faced with all too often. Mark 14:38 says “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” There is a lot of confusion in the Christian church today, many claim that we can give into these sins and still go to heaven. But what do the scriptures say?  1 Corinthians 6:9-10 says “Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. But is it wrong to hang out with these kinds of people? Well, James 4:4 clearly says “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." These verses make it so clear, yet people somehow still seem confused. The Bible states that if we trust in Christ that we are saved. Does this mean that we can still commit these sins and go to heaven? If we are caught up in any of these sins, then we won’t go to heaven. Being caught up in a sin shows that you have not truly retained the word of God. If you sin on occasion, don’t be worried, you will still go to heaven, but that doesn’t mean that we should do it just for this reason.

You have to admit, God has a lot of patience with us, and we should be grateful for that. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” Whenever you get temped with something, pray about it, and turn away from it. Yes, the flesh will always attempt to hold us back, and sometimes it will have the upper hand, but as long as we fight it and strive to be better, then we can’t go wrong.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

Why Choose Christ?

Hello friend,

In my experience, one of the most commonly asked questions in the Christian community today is, “Why should I accept Christ?” I like this question because it can receive such a simple answer. Naturally as human beings we can’t help but think that there is some kind of higher power out there. Maybe you are someone who claims to know God but questions who He is, or maybe you have always known God and you don’t doubt his existence at all. Either way, it is always nice to get some further clarification on who He is and why we should follow him. In Romans 1:20 it says “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.” People will often question where we came from, and why we are here. Some claim that random matter just formed from a big bang in the universe. But all we really have to do is read God’s word to know where we came from. The Bible tells us where we came from. In Genesis it states that God created the heavens and the earth, and that he also created mankind. By reading further through the word of God, we come to the understanding that He is a morally upright, logical, and all powerful being who gave us an instruction manual with rules and guidelines. It would be foolish for us to deny the existence of a being this amazing who only wants the best for us. The Bible also states though that if anyone is caught up in the sins of the world, and does not choose Christ as their savior, then they will spend an eternity in the lake of fire. Now with knowing that, he also told us how to be saved. The Bible says in Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” It is so simple, but in too many cases someone will say the prayer, and there is no proof in their life. They will claim to know Christ, but they will still be caught up in the ways of the world. Thankfully, God has given us The Bible, and the strength (through the Holy Spirit) to overcome the trials and temptations of the world. All we have to do is have faith in Him.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster

Mission

 Hello, my name is Noah Brewster. I’m a God fearing young man, and I am continually trying to be more like Him. It truly disheartens me to see the way that the world is today. In today’s society, people state that you can’t be mature or experienced if you don’t involve yourself in the ways of the world. This method of thinking implies that we must go to a public school, hang out with heathen friends, and watch, read, and listen to things of the world. I completely disagree, (or should I say God disagrees). 1 John 2:15 says “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” So, if you are hanging out with heathens, listening to immoral music, or doing immoral acts, then the love of God is evidently not in you. If you are doing these sinful things, then you are probably not truly saved. I abstain from the ways of the world to ensure my innocence, and if I happen to be unfamiliar with some worldly things that we (supposedly) need to know, then so be it. At least I will be more morally upright. God loves us all, but if any one of us is caught up in the sins of the world, then we won’t go to heaven. Nothing personal, but we would be of no use to Him. I see this world as a place where we Christians do not belong. And in that, we must take these trials to grow ourselves in any way that we can. Romans 5:3 says “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance.” I believe that our goal in life should be to 1) find Christ and accept him as our lord and Savior. 2) To grow more and more each day. And 3) bring others to the saving grace of Christ. I’ve started this blog because I have a lot of opinions about the Word of God and its relationship to how we live our lives, and it would be a sin for me to conceal information about God that could help to benefit you spiritually. I pray that I can be a good influence to help you grow in your undaunted walk with the Father.

In Christ,

Noah Brewster