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- Taking the high road means maintaining integrity and honor even when others don’t. David did this when King Saul was trying to kill him (1 Samuel 24 & 26). Jesus did so when He spoke with Caiaphas (Matthew 26:62-74). Jonathan took the high road when David was chosen instead of him for the throne. Paul did so with the high priest (Acts 23:1-5).
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Apr 27, 2017 · When you take the high ground, you rise above the irritation and the conflict and choose to live in peace. You might be completely within your rights to retaliate, but the Bible says, “Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13b NIV).
Jan 4, 2022 · High places, very simply, were places of worship on elevated pieces of ground. High places were originally dedicated to idol worship (Numbers 33:52; Leviticus 26:30), especially among the Moabites (Isaiah 16:12).
Feb 1, 2021 · Higher ground . . . you must take higher ground. I received it as a word for the church and after prayer did a sermon series on “Taking Higher Ground” and preparing the church for difficulties and tribulations that can be expected as the coming of the Lord draws near.
In a world that is seemingly losing its footing, Jesus, in the greatest sermon ever delivered, challenges us to take the higher ground. Jesus' Sermon on the Mount is a powerful message that has captivated hearts for centuries, and now you have the opportunity to journey through it one day at a time, gaining a deeper understanding of its ...
- 1 Historic Or Progressive?
- 2 in The Last Days
- 3 Higher Standards, Not Lower!
- 4 A Far-Sighted Focus
- 5 Pilgrims and Strangers
- Personal Review Questions
Is our call today merely to be “historic” Seventh-day Adventists after the pattern of our forefathers—or is it actually to be holier than they were? Proverbs 4:18; Luke 12:48, last part.
Describe the kind of faith that Christ would like to make more evident among His professed people. James 5:10, 11, 17, 18.
How does the writer of Hebrews appeal to us to attain to higher ground? Hebrews 6:1.What are some points that we should prayerfully consider in order that such a goal may be accomplished? I John 2:6; 5:4, 5.How did the faithful men of old maintain their focus? Hebrews 11:13–16.How should this inspire us all the more today? Romans 13:11, 12.What type of lifestyle were the heroes of faith willing to endure? Hebrews 11:37, 38. What experience of John is soon to be repeated? Hebrews 11:39, 40; Revelation 1:9.
1 In what areas does God expect us to be on higher ground than were the Seventh-day Adventist pioneers? 2 Where are we experiencing a lack of faith, and how can we overcome this? 3 What are the keys to successful character building? 4 Where should our focus be, and why are we so easily distracted from this priority? 5 Why are we to take courage, ev...
Jun 12, 2023 · Here are the apostle’s words: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).
The Bible is full of people who took the high road, and Scripture has numerous truths and commands that show us how to do the same (especially the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7). Taking the high road entails believing that doing things God’s way will have benefits in this life and for eternity.
