Study Desk

You'll also have to contend with those who try to rebrand God's chosen people with made-up stories. Also keep a watch out for those who think they are better than everyone else because they have fancy pedigrees. Such people don't have faith, they just like to talk. Such talks lead to endless arguments that don't lead people down the narrow trail.

Some have gone rogue and don't want to ride for the Lord, they just want to hear themselves talk.

The code of Moses was for them and the perverts, slave traders, liars and swindlers, and anyone else who doesn't do what they should.

I'm thankful Jesus chose me to ride for his brand. He has made me strong and trustworthy in the duties he's appointed me.

But God took the worst of the worst and showed him mercy. He made me into who I am today. If he can do that for me, imagine what he could do with someone else who wasn't near as bad. Heaven wasn't made for the saints, but for every sinner who's been saved.

Tie hard and fast to your faith in Christ. Don't do anything that will make you lose sleep at night. Some cowboys think their sorry deeds don't go unnoticed, but it weighs heavy on their hearts. They might still be in the saddle, but their faith was left for the buzzards on the trail a long way back.

Hymenaeus and Alexander are great examples of this. I threw them out of the crew for talking bad about the Boss. Now they ride for Satan's brand—the forked tail. I hope a minute in his crew will change their hearts.

Never give up praying for everyone, not just those you like. Only God can work a man over from the inside out. Be thankful that he never rests.

Pray like this for all the cow bosses, jigger bosses, and ranch managers of this world. We all long for a peaceful and quiet life. Godliness and dignity in today's world is rarer than gold.

God wants to save people with the truth. He's offering everything for faith.

They should clothe themselves in devotion to God by riding for his brand every day. This is where true beauty comes from.

Just because a lady has taken a few lessons doesn't mean she's ready to teach. This ain't no different for anyone. Her job is to learn quietly and practice what she learns.

But through her womb and all of her daughters, Jesus eventually came and so did the cure for what ails us. Every woman will share in the pain of childbearing, but through faith, love, and decency, she will also share in eternity with everyone else.

If I don't make it, you can read this over and over and know what to do in most situations. Teach folks how to ride for the brand in God's outfit. This outfit is what we call the church. He is a living God and he cares for all of us. This is what holds everything together.

Nothing is to be rejected if God made it and a man is thankful for the full belly.

That's why we saddle up every day and ride out to spread the good news. We have faith and hope in the promises of God. He is the one who will save us all, and most importantly, those who ride for the brand.

But don't step in to help if her family should be doing it. If they ride for the brand, let them take care of their own, tell them to do this. This is how they should honor their mothers and fathers. And plus, God likes it too.

If a widow truly is all by herself, I guarantee you she's relying on God to give her a hand. She's been praying every single day and every single night for help.

But keep a wary eye out for widows who don't really need help, but get the attention they desire with tearful sob stories. A woman who'd do that is dead already.

They'll start gossiping, being lazy, and expecting everyone else to do what they should be doing themselves. Don't enable them by doing everything for them.