Don’t Gain The Whole World Just To Lose Your Soul 10 My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them. 11 If they say, “Come along with us; let’s lie in wait for innocent blood, let’s ambush some harmless soul; 12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave, and whole, likeContinue reading “Developing Discernment – Proverbs 1:10-19”
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Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10
God Is The One Who Supplies All Of Our Needs And The Needs Of Others 6 He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them- he remains faithful forever. 7 He upholds the cause of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free, 8 theContinue reading “Provision From God – Psalm 146:6-10”
The Grace of God – Isaiah 26:7-11
The Wicked Don’t Recognize The Grace Of God 7 The path of the righteous is level; you, the Upright One, make the way of the righteous smooth. 8 Yes, Lord, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts. 9 My soul yearnsContinue reading “The Grace of God – Isaiah 26:7-11”
Judgment and God – Isaiah 3:10-12
It Will Be Well For The Righteous 10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. 11 Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them! They will be paid back for what their hands have done. 12 Youths oppress my people, women rule over them.Continue reading “Judgment and God – Isaiah 3:10-12”
Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23
There Is Always Hope For The Wayward 18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good thingsContinue reading “Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23”
Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11
The Righteous Cry Out That Wicked Leaders Receive Justice In This Life 6 Break the teeth in their mouths, O God; Lord, tear out the fangs of those lions! 7 Let them vanish like water that flows away; when they draw the bow, let their arrows fall short. 8 May they be like a slugContinue reading “Justice of God – Psalm 58:6-11”
Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15
The Lack Of Justice Displeases God 14 So justice is driven back, and righteousness stands at a distance; truth has stumbled in the streets, honesty cannot enter. 15 Truth is nowhere to be found, and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey. The Lord looked and was displeased that there was no justice. Justice Jilted EvilContinue reading “Justice of God – Isaiah 59:14-15”
Forgiven by God – Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. It is a blessing to be forgiven. What a relief! It is also expected that we will forgive as we have been forgiven. So why is it so hard to forgive when we have been forgiven so much? Continue reading “Forgiven by God – Ephesians 4:32”