The Intellectual Pursuit Of Anything Pales In Comparison to Reaping The Rewards Of Experiencing It Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. Rewards of Righteousness The disciples of Christ read in the word of the Living God that we are to live lives in righteousness. (Self-)Righteousness is not required because we haveContinue reading “The Rewards of Righteousness – Proverbs 21:21”
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Trust in God – Matthew 1:18-25
Sometimes Trusting God Will Place You In Very Awkward Situations 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful toContinue reading “Trust in God – Matthew 1:18-25”
Give Thanks to God – Psalm 136:1-3
Always Give Thanks To God 1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. 3 Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. Thoroughly Thankful In this Psalm, the author stresses that we should giveContinue reading “Give Thanks to God – Psalm 136:1-3”
Restoration by God – Psalm 71:19-21
It Is God Who Brings Down And God Who Restores 19 Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens, you who have done great things. Who is like you, God? 20 Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will againContinue reading “Restoration by God – Psalm 71:19-21”
Love of God- 1 Corinthians 13:5-6
Love Seeks The Betterment Of Others 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Don’t Dishonor Paul, in his famous treatise of love, provides insight into what can be gleaned from loveContinue reading “Love of God- 1 Corinthians 13:5-6”
Family Living by God – Ephesians 6:1-4
Children are Adults-in-Training. 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead,Continue reading “Family Living by God – Ephesians 6:1-4”