Can we be active in church and still be ignoring what God is asking us to change? https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/15/when-leadership-becomes-corrupt-the-warning-of-micah-39-12/ Micah 3:9–12 gives us a sobering picture of leaders who had the right religious language but the wrong priorities. Rulers were influenced by bribes. Priests allowed money to shape their ministry. Prophets pursued personal gain. Yet they still confidently believed that because the Lord was among them, judgment could never come. They confused God’s presence with God’s approval. That warning still matters today. Church attendance, ministry involvement, biblical knowledge, giving, leadership positions, and years of Christian service are all valuable—but none of them can replace genuine obedience to God. Micah forces us to ask some difficult questions: Where has money, comfort, approval, or influence begun affecting our decisions? Are we willing to obey God when obedience becomes costly? Are we using religious activity as evidence that everything in our spiritual lives must be okay? And perhaps most importantly: What has God entrusted to me, and am I handling it faithfully? Read the full study of Micah 3:9–12: “When Leadership Becomes Corrupt” on PatrickRyanLewis.com. #Micah #BookOfMicah #BibleStudy #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianLeadership #Integrity #Accountability #ChristianLiving #Obedience #Repentance #ChurchLeadership #SpiritualGrowth #AGuyAndHisBible

EXHAUSTED—BUT STILL CHASING. That may be one of the most powerful descriptions of Gideon and his 300 men in Judges 8. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/14/exhausted-but-still-chasing-persistence-compromise-and-justice-in-judges-84-21/ They had already fought a tremendous battle. They were hungry. They were exhausted. They asked fellow Israelites for help and were refused. The people who should have encouraged them doubted they would succeed. But they kept going. Judges 8:4–21 reminds us that being tired does not necessarily mean God is finished with what He has called us to do. Sometimes faithfulness means continuing to pray when you haven’t seen the answer. Continuing to serve when nobody seems to notice. Continuing to resist temptation when the battle feels repetitive. Continuing to obey when other people refuse to stand beside you. Continuing to trust God when you cannot yet see the outcome. Gideon’s story also gives us sobering lessons about unbelief, compromise, leadership, justice, and the danger of standing on the sidelines when God calls us to participate. You can be tired and still be faithful. You can be discouraged and still be obedient. Sometimes the next act of faith isn’t something dramatic. Sometimes it is simply taking the next step. Read the latest study on Judges 8:4–21 — “Exhausted, but Still Chasing.” #BookOfJudges #Judges8 #Gideon #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Faith #Perseverance #Faithfulness #Obedience #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #BibleTeaching #KeepGoing #FollowJesus

What is your life really being spent on? https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/13/a-gospel-worth-living-for-the-grace-of-god/ In Acts 20:24, Paul makes an incredible statement: “But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.” Paul wasn't careless with his life—he simply understood that his life had a greater purpose. He had been entrusted with the Gospel of the grace of God, and he believed that message was worth living for, suffering for, and even dying for. That same Gospel has been entrusted to followers of Jesus today. Grace tells us that we don't have to earn God's forgiveness. Jesus has already accomplished what we could never accomplish for ourselves. Through His death and resurrection, sinners can be forgiven, the broken can be restored, and those who were far from God can be brought near. Most of us may never be asked to die for the Gospel. But every follower of Jesus is called to live for it. The question is: Are we using the life God has given us to make Jesus known? Read the new blog: “A Gospel Worth Living For: The Grace of God.” #GospelOfGrace #Acts2024 #JesusChrist #GraceOfGod #ChristianLiving #SalvationByGrace #SharingTheGospel #Evangelism #ChristianFaith #LiveForJesus #GreatCommission #Discipleship

The Church was never meant to simply blend into the culture around it. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/12/the-church-of-the-living-god-standing-firm-as-a-pillar-of-truth/ Paul calls the Church “the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.” — 1 Timothy 3:15 That means we have been entrusted with something far greater than maintaining buildings, programs, traditions, or Sunday services. We have been entrusted with the truth of God. We are called to know it. Live it. Guard it. Proclaim it. And faithfully pass it to the next generation. The Church does not create truth. God has already spoken. Our responsibility is to stand firmly on His Word while pointing people toward Jesus. And in a world where beliefs seem to change almost daily, the Church desperately needs Christians who are grounded, faithful, humble, loving, and unwilling to compromise the Gospel. A pillar is meant to stand. So Church, stand. Stand on the Word.
Stand in grace.
Stand in truth.
Stand in love.
 Stand beneath the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Read the full new blog: “The Church of the Living God: Standing Firm as a Pillar of Truth.” #AGuyAndHisBible #ChurchOfTheLivingGod #1Timothy315 #BiblicalTruth #WordOfGod #JesusChrist #ChristianLiving #ChristianFaith #Gospel #BibleTeaching #StandingFirm #SoundDoctrine #Faithfulness #ChristianDiscipleship

The serpent does not win. Sin does not win. Death does not win. Jesus Christ is victorious. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/11/the-first-gospel-promise-the-serpent-is-defeated-and-christ-is-victorious/ Almost immediately after Adam and Eve sinned, God gave humanity a promise of hope. In Genesis 3, before the full consequences of the fall had even unfolded, God announced that a Deliverer would come. The serpent would strike His heel, but this promised Champion would crush the serpent’s head. That promise points us directly to Jesus. At the cross, what appeared to be defeat became victory. Jesus carried our sin, endured the suffering of Calvary, entered the grave—and then rose again. The heel was bruised. The serpent’s head was crushed. And that ancient promise still gives us hope today. When temptation comes, remember who has already won. When your past accuses you, remember the cross. When guilt overwhelms you, remember the grace of Christ. When life seems hopeless, remember the empty tomb. The battle is real, but its final outcome has already been decided. Jesus Christ is victorious—and everyone who belongs to Him shares in the hope of His victory. Read the full blog and discover how the first gospel promise in Genesis points us toward the victory of Jesus Christ. #Genesis3 #JesusChrist #Gospel #VictoryInChrist #ChristianHope #BibleStudy #Faith #Grace #TheCross #Resurrection #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianLiving #Salvation #Redemption #WordOfGod

What have you already decided you will not compromise? Long before Daniel stood in the lions’ den, he stood firm at the king’s table. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/10/dare-to-be-a-daniel-living-with-conviction-in-a-culture-of-compromise/ Daniel 1:8 tells us that Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself. Before the great public tests of his faith ever came, Daniel had already settled something in his heart: his loyalty belonged to God. That same decision matters for us today. Our culture constantly pressures us to blend in, stay quiet, lower our standards, and treat biblical conviction as unnecessary. But faithfulness to Christ means deciding that God’s Word will have greater authority in our lives than popularity, convenience, opportunity, or cultural approval. The small decisions matter. Integrity matters.
Truth matters.
Holiness matters.
Obedience matters. The Daniel who eventually stood before lions first learned to stand faithfully in an ordinary decision at a dinner table. My latest blog, “Dare to Be a Daniel: Living With Conviction in a Culture of Compromise,” looks at Daniel 1:8 and what his example teaches us about developing conviction before the pressure comes. Read the full article at PatrickRyanLewis.com. #DareToBeADaniel #Daniel1 #BiblicalConviction #ChristianLiving #StandFirm #FaithOverCulture #Integrity #ObedienceToGod #LivingForChrist #Faithfulness #BiblicalTruth #SpiritualGrowth #AGuyAndHisBible

You started the Christian life by depending completely on Jesus. Don’t replace that dependence with performance. Colossians 2:6 reminds us to keep walking with Christ the same way we first received Him. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/09/walking-with-jesus-keep-following-the-way-you-started/

What happens when spiritual leadership becomes more concerned with personal benefit than biblical truth? https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/08/when-spiritual-leadership-becomes-corrupt-micah-3/ In Micah 3:5–8, God confronts false prophets whose message changed depending on what people gave them. When they benefited, they proclaimed peace. When they didn't, their message changed. Their ministry had become transactional. And that raises some important questions for us today: ➡️ What warning signs reveal that a spiritual leader is becoming more concerned with personal benefit than biblical truth? ➡️ Why is it dangerous when a teacher's message changes according to what people want to hear? ➡️ What does biblical courage actually look like? ➡️ How can we speak difficult truth with both courage and humility? Micah gives us a striking contrast between corrupted spiritual influence and faithful spiritual leadership. Power without justice can become abuse.
Courage without truth can become arrogance.
Truth without love can become cruelty. Faithful leadership isn't about protecting our influence. It's about faithfully stewarding whatever influence God has entrusted to us. Read the new blog: “When Spiritual Leadership Becomes Corrupt: Lessons from Micah 3:5–8.” #Micah3 #BibleStudy #ChristianLeadership #SpiritualLeadership #BiblicalLeadership #ChurchLeadership #BiblicalTruth #ChristianLiving #Faith #Integrity

Some sins are easy to recognize, but others remain buried beneath respectable appearances, religious activity, and carefully managed reputations. We may not even admit them to ourselves, but God sees beyond our outward behavior—and His conviction is an invitation to freedom, not just guilt. https://patrickryanlewis.com/2026/08/02/hidden-sins-we-rarely-admit/ I’m exploring the "hidden" sins we rarely talk about: * Envy & Jealousy * Pride * Laziness * Gossip * Resentment * Secret Lust * Discontentment The truth is, God already knows what is hidden. He doesn’t expose these things to condemn us; He exposes them so we can confess, surrender, and experience the transforming power of His grace. #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #Repentance #Grace #FaithJourney

How are you using the 1,440 minutes God gives you every single day? https://youtu.be/_AnyDowv2aQ In this video from A Guy And His Bible, we take a biblical look at time, stewardship, and daily faithfulness. Every day is a gift from God, and each minute is an opportunity to serve Jesus, grow in obedience, and live with greater purpose. We’ll talk about how easy it is to waste time, how important it is to give Jesus our best, and how even ordinary moments can be used for His glory. If you have ever struggled with distractions, busyness, or feeling like your days are slipping away, this video is for you. Key question:
Are you using your 1,440 minutes each day in a way that honors Christ? If this video encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs this reminder. Leave a comment below:
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