God speaks today Tuesday | July 15, 2025

Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities. (Psalm 141:5)
Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. (Galatians 6:1)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

The Church must have a balanced position

The author reflects on the positive response to their meditations on homosexuality and the importance of the Church addressing delicate issues. They plan to continue discussing the challenges facing the Church in the 21st century, balancing the love and holiness of God. They briefly touch on Galatians 6:1, which calls for a balanced posture of holiness and grace in restoring believers caught in sin. The author emphasizes the importance of both aspects in the pastoral life of the Church to be productive and beneficial for people. Read more...


Cross Reference

We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. (Romans 15:1)
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2 Timothy 2:25)
Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (2 Thessalonians 3:15)
And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. (Hebrews 12:13)

Comments:

Marisol Neira : It is an act of humility, it is what God wants from his people who love him.
What a beautiful reflection, Marisol! Psalm 141:5 teaches us the importance of receiving correction with humility and love, as if it were "oil on the head." This attitude of gentleness and love is essential in the life of the church, as Galatians 6:1 mentions. Through loving correction, we can build up and restore our brothers and sisters in Christ. May God bless your humble and receptive heart!
Sabino Marroquin Lopez: GOD is my Shepherd and I shall not want, amen.
What a beautiful statement of trust and faith, Sabino. As you mention, trusting that God is our Shepherd and that we will lack nothing is a fundamental pillar in our life of faith. Let us remember the words of Psalm 23:1, which remind us that the Lord is our Shepherd and his care is complete. May this certainty fill us with peace and confidence in the midst of any circumstance. May God bless you abundantly!
Rodolfo Manuel Quirós Ramirez : In today's message, we need to look at the text to get to the context. The word of the Lord God is very clear about what He doesn't like. Our duty is to speak the truth and sincerity, not judging anyone, but rather saying what the Lord dislikes. Calling them to repentance, showing that we have a good and merciful God, who does not tolerate sin. Today, there are many congregations that are experiencing what happened to the sons of Levi, who were priests. They were already doing business with the word of the Lord. That's why in Malachi, chapter 3, the Lord tells them that they had robbed him. Because they no longer cared about the purity of the sacrifice, but about their money. Blessings for the word. Today.
What an important reminder, Rodolfo. It's critical to approach God's Word with sincerity and discernment, without judging others, but declaring the truth with love and firmness. As you mention, it's essential to call for repentance and remember that we serve a holy and merciful God who does not tolerate sin. The warning against being sidetracked from our sacred purpose by selfish interests is very pertinent, as we see in the book of Malachi. May purity in our service to God always be our primary focus. May God richly bless you for sharing these reflections!
Francisco Diaz S.: The Lord God, male and female, created us to complement one another. But man sins against God and against nature itself, and he justifies himself before society because of his supposed right to be abnormal. I ask: Can he be justified before God? I am not a judge; only God judges us. But I see this tendency as a perversion.
Thank you for sharing your perspective, Francisco. It is true that God created us perfectly, male and female, as complements to one another. It is important to reflect on how sin can distort God's original creation. In this sense, it is crucial to remember that only God has the authority to judge. As the devotional mentions, the church must maintain a balanced stance between God's holiness and His grace, calling for repentance but also showing compassion and love. May we always seek wisdom and discernment in our opinions, remembering that our focus must be to reflect the character of Christ at all times. May God guide you in your reflection and seeking His will!