(The following is the July 17 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 8 and pay close attention to verses 1-13.) Paul wrote, “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up” (v. 1). He said this regarding attitudes toward eating food sacrificed to idols – a part of Corinthian …
Author: Jeff Ross
Author of "Next Step Devotions"; semi-retired after a career in Christian ministry and secular information technology; available for teaching and public speaking; lives in Winchester, KY
Flee Sexual Immorality
(The following is the July 15 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 6 and pay close attention to verses 12-20.) From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible warns about sexual immorality. If God cares enough to warn us about the improper use of this God-given gift, it is …
Godly Sorrow for Sin
(The following is the August 8 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Corinthians 7 and pay close attention to verses 8-12.) Experiencing sorrow is difficult. Grief may come from losing loved ones, unfulfilled dreams, failed relationships, career disruptions, natural disasters, tragedies that directly or indirectly impact us, and more. No …
Your Life’s Foundation
(The following is the July 9 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 3 and pay close attention to verses 10-15.) What or who is the foundation of your life? Every physical building needs a solid foundation. As spiritual beings, where we spend eternity depends on our spiritual …
Foolishness or Wisdom?
(The following is the July 7 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 1 Corinthians 1 and pay close attention to verses 18-25.) Have you ever wondered why other people believe things you consider foolish? For example, take the topic of aliens from other planets visiting Earth. Imagine a …
