HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:" (2 Corinthians 1:8). "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength … Continue reading THROUGH FAITH
Month: May 2018
THE TRIUMPH OF FAITH
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div "Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be." (Romans 4:18). Abraham's faith seemed to be in a thorough correspondence with the power and constant faithfulness of Jehovah. In the outward circumstances in … Continue reading THE TRIUMPH OF FAITH
THE LION
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div That a lion denotes the good of celestial love and the derivative truth, in its power, and also that in the opposite sense it denotes the evil of the love of self in its power, is evident from passages in the Word where a lion is mentioned. That it denotes … Continue reading THE LION
THE REASON
Sir Godfrey Gregg Grand Commanding Officer From its inception, The Mystical Court has anticipated how chivalry would have evolved as an ethical code if it had survived intact from medieval times. This means a code or philosophy that continued to shape itself over time, as accumulated knowledge increased rapidly, new ideas competing with old, the … Continue reading THE REASON
IF YOUR BROTHER SINS AGAINST YOU (CHURCH)
Believe me, there are lots of things I would rather do today than what I have to do now. As you know, the New Testament gives us very clear directives about the way we are to treat brothers and sisters in Christ who act contrary to scripture. In Matthew 18, the Lord gives us some … Continue reading IF YOUR BROTHER SINS AGAINST YOU (CHURCH)
TREASURY SCRIPTURES
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Brothers, if a man is overtaken in a fault, you which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering yourself, lest you also be tempted. if. or, although. overtaken. Galatians 2:11-13 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was … Continue reading TREASURY SCRIPTURES
GOSSIP IN THE CHURCH
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God any longer, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do those things which are not proper, being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice; they are gossips, slanderers, haters of … Continue reading GOSSIP IN THE CHURCH
SPEAK GRACEFULLY WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. — Colossians 4:6 Seasoning is vital to any dish you make. Steak, pasta, or seafood all need the appropriate mix of spices to woo a person’s palate. One thing … Continue reading SPEAK GRACEFULLY WITH A GRAIN OF SALT
PEACE IN TROUBLED TIMES AHEAD
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; — Psalm 20:1 Unemployment, wars, terrorism, natural disasters, leaders’ poor decisions — times are hard. But as our older relatives will tell us, hard times are nothing new. Flip through old family photo albums … Continue reading PEACE IN TROUBLED TIMES AHEAD
WHEN THE BUCKET IS NOT ENOUGH
HH Sir Godfrey Gregg D.Div Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. — John 14:27 Imagine being in the middle of the sea. The boat you’re sitting in has sprung a … Continue reading WHEN THE BUCKET IS NOT ENOUGH
THE MYSTICAL COURT 