“But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.” Psalm 86:15 Several terms in this verse describe the love of God. I have always been fascinated by the depths of God's compassion. It extends far beyond mere sympathy; it is a deep feeling that prompts action.... Continue Reading →
Romans 8:33-39 GOD has already given us the greatest gift possible, why would He withhold anything else from us? We have assurance in Christ. Based upon this truth, “Who shall bring a charge against GOD’S elect?” (It’s GOD who justifies or it is GOD who declares us innocent…) “Who is he who condemns?” (Here’s what... Continue Reading →
“And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 31:10 "An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels." An excellent wife is the crown of her husband. A crown, in the literal sense, imparted a sense of honor. Often made of gold and decorated with precious jewels, it was something of great value and a symbol... Continue Reading →
“Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.” Proverbs 30:5-6 The imagery of precious metals having gone through a refiner’s fire is used to describe the word of GOD. Bible... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 29:1 (KJV) He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. (ERV) Some people refuse to bend when someone corrects them. Eventually they will break, and there will be no one to repair the damage. The individual described in Proverbs 29:1 is one who is repeatedly corrected... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for a piece of bread that man will transgress. (GNB) Prejudice is wrong. But some judges will do wrong to get even the smallest bribe. (GW) Showing partiality is not good, because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread. Scripture... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 27:11 “My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, That I may answer him who reproaches me.” The Father spoke often to the son earlier in the book about the significance of wisdom and the son’s responsibility to her. Here, the Father instructs the son to be wise. The Son gaining wisdom and employing... Continue Reading →
“Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so, where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth. As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.”... Continue Reading →
“Be not envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. For their heart studies destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.” Proverbs 24:1-2 Often, evil men are powerful men, and power is something to be desired. With power comes the fulfilment of fleshly lust, the accumulation of wealth, popularity, recognition and so on.... Continue Reading →
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