"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever" (Psalm 107:1, NIV). Gratitude changes the way we see everything. What is one blessing you are grateful for today? Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/IbbGRxOKw8E
Sabbath: Dealing With False Teachers
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 12th of September 2026
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Read for This Week’s Study
2 Corinthians 10:1-17; Jeremiah 9:24; 2 Corinthians 11:1-15,22-28; 2 Corinthians 12:20-21; 2 Corinthians 13:5.
Memory Text:
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds” (2 Corinthians 10:4, ESV).
As if Paul didn’t have enough problems already, another one arose that he had to deal with as well: false teachers in the church. These people were opposed to him and to his work and ministry. Worse, these false teachers had seduced members of Corinth as well. Paul refers to his fight against this problem as a spiritual war.
Would that be an exaggeration? Not at all. Paul knew that, ultimately, those people were opposing not him but Christ Himself. He was not the narcissistic type of leader concerned about maintaining his reputation as a means of legitimizing his power and authority over his subordinates. He knew that the message he was commissioned to preach was a matter of life or death, with eternal consequences. And he knew that he had been sent to do it by God Himself: “Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God” (1 Corinthians 1:1).
When it comes to false teachings, the church is supposed to act with love but firmness, based on the authority of Scripture. The gospel message must be conserved, unspoiled and pure, in order to give souls the hope of eternity.
*Study this week’s lesson to prepare for Sabbath, September 19.
September 11, 2026: 25 Years Later, Who Are We?
by Loren Seibold | 11 September 2026 | One of my favorite Calvin and Hobbes comics shows Calvin’s family driving over a bridge with a weight limit sign. Calvin asks, “Dad, how do they know the weight limit of the bridge?” His dad replies, “They drive heavier and heavier trucks over it until it breaks, […] Source: https://atoday.org/september-11-2026-25-years-later-who-are-we/
Beaufort Church Responds to Carolina Conference: “The Stalemate Continues”
11 September 2026 | In a letter dated September 9, the Beaufort Seventh-day Adventist Church Board responded to the Carolina Conference’s recent statement about the congregation’s request to align with the South Atlantic Regional Conference. The congregation’s leaders begin by questioning whether Carolina has been dealing in good faith with them: “While we appreciate the […] Source: https://atoday.org/beaufort-church-responds-to-carolina-conference-the-stalemate-continues/
The Geometry of God – Pastor Erton Köhler
A pizza often arrives in a square box. Inside, it is round. When served, it is cut into wedges, or triangles. It is a simple image, yet it points to an important spiritual lesson. God's geometry is not about shapes—it reveals how He leads His people. A square mind becomes rigid and resists growth. Paul warned, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind" (Romans 12:2, NKJV). Many lives become trapped in repetitive circular patterns. The same habits return. The same excuses appear. God does not bless divided loyalty—triangular love produces confusion. Jesus stated, "No one can serve two masters" (Matthew 6:24, NKJV). The cross reveals God's design more clearly than any geometric figure. It reaches upward toward Heaven while extending outward toward humanity. There we discover grace, forgiveness, and purpose. "For the love of Christ compels us" (2 Corinthians 5:14, NKJV). That love sends the church into communities where hope is needed. Allow God to renew your thinking. Let His grace break the patterns that hold you back. Give Christ your whole heart. The geometry of God always leads somewhere, outward with the gospel and upward toward the kingdom. About the series From the Heart is a weekly devotional series in which Pastor Köhler reflects on what it means to be grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission, collectively and individually. Each episode is grounded in the four pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church strategic plan: Communion with God, Identity in Christ, Unity through the Holy Spirit, and Mission for All. The series connects biblical faith to everyday life, sharing short reflections and glimpses of how God is at work through the Adventist Church around the world. Subscribe and join us each week as we live out our faith and prepare for Jesus's return. – The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 24 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiOO_2bQl6o
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