Baybay Presbyterian Covenant Reformed Church

11/08/2026

Today there are many called false teachers and false teaching, but remember there are also pure and true teaching of the Word of God and false hearers

09/08/2026

08/08/2026

August 09, 2026

"The Doctrine of a Content Living"

📜Matthew 5:1-12📖

When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

"Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

02/08/2026

"CENSURA MORUM"

Censura morum is a Latin phrase meaning "examination of conduct" or "inspection of morals." It primarily refers to a traditional church practice where leaders review each other's behavior.

-Church Tradition-

*Mutual accountability:

-Ministers, elders, and deacons evaluate one another's Christian life and work performance.

*Friendly correction:

-Leaders give kind advice, fix mistakes, and encourage one another.

*Timing:

-This check often happens right before sharing the Lord’s Supper (communion).

-Historical Roots-

*Reformed churches:

Groups like the Synod of Dordt used this rule to keep church leaders humble and honest.

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https://www.christianstudylibrary.org/article/censura-morum

02/08/2026

Christ, not faith is the sinners Savior.
Faith is simply the empty hand
extended to receive from Him. -Arthur
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