When money becomes leverage, love suffers. Today’s devotion tackles economic abuse and shows how shared stewardship restores unity (Eph. 5:21, KJV).

Simple steps, big peace: open books, shared goals, one plan. Watch and share to bless a home today. #SpeakLife #EconomicAbuse #ChristianFamily

0:00 Welcome & Purpose

0:37 Be Doers of the Word

1:35 “Oh, How I Love Jesus”

2:08 Love Proves Discipleship

2:33 Married & Miserable Series

3:01 Abuse Types Recap

3:29 What Is Economic Abuse?

3:52 Selfishness: “Me & Mine”

4:23 Controlling Family Resources

4:51 “His vs Her” Money Scenarios

6:00 Property in One Name?

6:27 Testimony: Trust & Shared Stewardship

7:28 Buying Land with Saved Funds

8:06 Title Choice: Both Names

8:50 Our Money—Not Secrecy

9:11 Choose Unity; End Abuse

9:33 Prayer for Families

Spiritual abuse happens when God’s Word is used to control instead of to love. But the Bible’s true blueprint for family is mutual care under Christ.In this message, Pastor Roderick Webster explains the heart of Ephesians 5:22–23 and 1 Corinthians 7:4–5, showing how Scripture calls husbands and wives to serve one another in reverence for Christ. God’s order is not about dominance but about divine balance—authority that protects, submission that honors, and love that heals.You’ll learn:• The difference between biblical leadership and control• How “submission” is mutual in God’s design• Why Christlike love always uplifts, never oppresses• How to heal from manipulation and fear📖 Ephesians 5:22–23; 1 Corinthians 7:4–5🙏 Watch, reflect, and share this devotion to help restore God’s love to every home.#SpiritualAbuse #ChristianMarriage #SpeakLife #PastorRoderickWebster #BibleDevotion0:00 — A Morning of PraiseGiving thanks for God’s mercy, grace, and a new day.0:36 — “Oh, How I Love Jesus”Reflecting on Frederick Whitfield’s hymn and the call to love one another.1:09 — The Family Under StrainIntroducing the “Married and Miserable” series and hidden struggles at home.2:19 — What Is Spiritual Abuse?Explaining the concept and why it’s often overlooked.3:17 — When Scripture Is Used to ControlHow some spouses twist Bible verses like Ephesians 5 and 1 Corinthians 7.4:35 — When Faith Becomes a WeaponMisusing verses to manipulate or demand submission.5:05 — Denying Spiritual FreedomForcing someone to accept or reject a religion against their conscience.5:51 — “Can Two Walk Together Except They Be Agreed?”Why unity of faith matters before marriage.6:21 — Making Others Feel Guilty Through ReligionHow guilt and pressure destroy peace in a relationship.6:53 — The Miserable Marriage ExampleIllustrating forced religion—Baptist, Jehovah’s Witness, Muslim—without agreement.7:44 — When Unity Becomes CoercionTrying to “make” a spouse follow your beliefs.8:10 — God’s True Blueprint: Mutual SubmissionEphesians 5:21—“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”9:05 — Preview: Economic AbuseNext devotion’s topic and closing encouragement.9:24 — Prayer for MarriagesA prayer for God to be the center of every relationship.

Your tongue can heal or destroy. Pastor Roderick Webster opens James 3 and Proverbs 15 to show how to stop verbal abuse, think before speaking, and practice a soft answer that turns away wrath. Simple, biblical steps to bring peace back home.

• 0:00 Welcome & setup

• 0:45 Hymn reflection: “I Love Him”

• 2:13 Series recap: Married & Miserable

• 2:42 What verbal abuse looks like

• 3:10 Public put-downs & why they backfire

• 3:58 Complaining to others

• 4:50 The damage words cause

• 5:16 Reading James 3

• 6:06 “The tongue is a fire”

• 7:06 Think before you speak

• 7:38 “A soft answer” (Prov. 15:1)

• 8:31 Wise vs foolish speech

• 9:25 Prayer & send-off

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  Discussion / Reflection

  1. Where do harsh words surface most for you—tone, timing, or topics?

  2. What’s one specific “soft answer” you can prepare for your next conflict?

  3. Who could you affirm today with one sincere sentence?

  4. Pray together over James 3:5–8 and Proverbs 15:1.

     
     

     
     

     
     

     
     

There is one Spirit (Eph. 4:4, KJV). In today’s devotion, we explore how the Holy Spirit indwells every true believer, seals us “unto the day of redemption,” and builds us together as one Body in Christ. Pastor Roderick shows from Scripture that the Spirit isn’t an optional add-on later in life—He is God’s guarantee the moment we believe.

Key Scriptures (KJV):
Ephesians 4:4 • Romans 8:9 • Ephesians 1:13; 4:30 • Ephesians 2:21–22

You’ll Hear About:

• Why “no Spirit, no sonship” (Rom. 8:9) clarifies assurance.

• Sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise at belief (Eph. 1:13).

• Sealed until the day of redemption (Eph. 4:30).

• How the Spirit builds the church into a holy temple (Eph. 2:21–22).

• Why the same Spirit in all believers makes real unity possible.

Takeaways:

1. The Spirit’s indwelling and sealing happen at salvation.

2. The Spirit is the bond of our unity and the pledge of our future.

3. Live like you’re sealed—walk in peace and build up the Body.

Reflect & Apply:

• Where do I need to rest in the Spirit’s seal today?

• How can I pursue unity knowing the same Spirit indwells us all?

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There is one body and one Spirit (Eph. 4:4, KJV). Today we slow down and remember who we are: members of Christ’s Body—“of His flesh, and of His bones” (Eph. 5:30). Pastor Roderick traces how this truth resets rivalry, clarifies calling, and restores peace in the church.

Scripture (KJV):
Ephesians 4:1–4; 5:30 • Ephesians 2:16 • Romans 12:4–5 • 1 Corinthians 12:12–13, 20 • Colossians 3:15

You’ll hear about:

• Why you’re a member, not the whole body—and why that matters.

• Different functions, one Head (Christ): eyes see, ears hear, feet move (Rom. 12:4–5).

• How the Spirit places us into one body and calls us to let peace rule (Col. 3:15).

Takeaways:

1. Unity isn’t a program; it’s a Person’s Body.

2. Gifts differ, value doesn’t.

3. Peace grows when members serve their part.

Reflect:

• Which “part” am I trying to be that I’m not?

• Where can I let the peace of God rule today?

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The Spirit creates unity; believers keep it—by forbearing one another in love (Eph 4:2–3).

Today’s devotion builds on humility, gentleness, and patience, and adds the fourth essential: forbearing in love. From Ephesians 4:1–4 (KJV), we learn agape is not what we get—it’s what we give. It bears, forgives, and keeps peace when annoyances and provocations arise. Pastor Webster shows how agape differs from self-love and mere friendship love, and why Paul calls us to endeavor—be diligent—to preserve the unity the Holy Ghost already produced.

Highlights:

• Agape that “covers a multitude of sins” (1 Pet 4:8; Prov 10:12)

• Humility → gentleness → patience → forbearing (the unity pipeline)

• Paul’s urgency: “endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit” (Eph 4:3)

• Real examples: Paul’s readiness to suffer (Acts 21), Abraham’s endurance (Heb 6:15), Christ’s prayer for oneness (John 17)

Takeaway: Spiritual unity is inside-out work. We can’t create it, but we must keep it—diligently.

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0:00 Opening & “Sunshine in my Soul” theme

0:55 Ephesians overview: doctrine → practice

1:45 Recap: humility, gentleness, patience

2:35 New focus: forbearing one another in love

3:25 What forbearing means (forgive, bear, self-control)

4:20 Agape vs. philia vs. self-love

5:25 Love that covers (1 Pet 4:8; Prov 10:12)

6:10 Jesus’ call to love enemies (Matt 5:43–44)

6:55 Paul’s resolve despite danger (Acts 21)

7:35 Diligence: “endeavoring to keep” unity (Eph 4:3)

8:30 Unity from the Spirit, not programs (John 17)

9:40 Bearing the weak (Rom 15:1–6)

10:45 Call to action & prayer

Fear of people or praise from God? John 9 tests our hearts; Ephesians 4 shows the worthy walk.Today Pastor Roderick Webster continues Practical Christian Living in Ephesians 4:1–3 (KJV). Paul’s “I therefore” turns doctrine (ch. 1–3) into daily life (ch. 4–6): humility, meekness, longsuffering, forbearance, and unity in the bond of peace. We also visit John 9 and John 12:42–43—some believed yet kept silent, loving human praise more than God’s. Finally, Titus 2:10 reminds us to adorn the doctrine—live in a way that makes truth beautiful.Takeaway: Right living needs right doctrine; unity isn’t built by ditching truth but by wearing it with grace.Scriptures (KJV): Ephesians 4:1–3; Ephesians 1–3 (context); John 9; John 12:42–43; Titus 2:10; 2 Corinthians 4:6.If this helped, like & share to bless someone today. Subscribe and follow the playlist.#PracticalChristianLiving #Ephesians4 #AdornTheDoctrine #KJVBible #DailyDevotion0:00 Rejoice & welcome; thanks for sharing0:28 Hymn: “Heavenly Sunlight” (stanza 2; 2 Cor 4:6)1:39 “Jesus is mine”—assurance in Christ2:02 Read Ephesians 4:1–3 (KJV)2:37 Recap: cost of confessing Christ (John 9)3:42 Sabbath controversy & division over Jesus4:56 Parents’ fear of synagogue expulsion6:21 Third interrogation; bold testimony7:25 Loved praise of men more than God (John 12:42–43)7:48 Benefits and obligations of believers8:16 “I therefore” — doctrine → practice8:44 Humility: Paul’s “prisoner of the Lord”9:11 Right doctrine → right living9:39 Titus 2:10: purloining, fidelity, adorn10:30 Why unity can’t ignore doctrine10:53 Tease next: “prisoner of the Lord” focus; closing prayer

Are you missing Jesus in your daily life? In Luke 2:41–52, Mary and Joseph assumed Jesus was with them—and went a full day without noticing. This message unpacks that “danger of assumption” and shows how we can be active in church yet distant from Christ. You’ll learn the signs of a missing Jesus—when His presence, power, and peace feel far away—and why unconfessed sin, spiritual neglect, fatigue, trials, disobedience, and living by feelings can cloud our walk.

We’ll also map a clear path back: repent, return to the Word, lean on the Holy Spirit, and rest in His pardon. If you’ve been worried, restless, or running on empty, this teaching points you to the Savior who never left—you just lost track. Expect Scripture, practical steps, and hope. Missing Jesus doesn’t have to be your story; let today be a fresh start.

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