“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 23:17 “Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all day long.” A child of GOD is to live a life the reveres and honors GOD. Envy takes this away. It robs us of our mental and physical health and therefore hinders our ability to be a... Continue Reading →
“Hatred stirreth up strife: but love covereth all sins.” Proverbs 10:12 This verse does not promote indifference to sin but rather emphasizes having the proper attitude and response that enables one to overcome it. Stirring up in this verse means to awaken. At times, this is necessary. I may need to be made aware of... Continue Reading →
In Proverbs 4:5-9 the message of the Father to the son is, get wisdom and understanding. “Do not forget her, do not forsake her, love her, exalt her and embrace her.” Wisdom is something that the Father wants the son to hide deep within his heart. (Proverbs 4:7) Wisdom is the principal thing. The Hebrew... Continue Reading →
Paul lists several behaviors that could disqualify one from inheriting the Kingdom of God. Although this list is not exhaustive, these actions, along with others mentioned in Galatians 5 as "works of the flesh," result in loss of the inheritance. Being born again in Christ is best because, in our former state, we are not... Continue Reading →
The teachings of Christ were seen as offensive by some. Consequently, there were individuals who sought to silence anyone who would promote Christ and speak in His name. For instance, in Acts 3-4, in the name of Jesus, Peter healed a man who was lame. This healing attracted a crowd, prompting Peter to share the... Continue Reading →
Living a life characterized by self-sacrifice should be the natural response to one motivated by the sacrifice of Jesus. "If anyone wishes to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24 These acts of self-denial, cross-bearing, and following are not optional. We are called to a life of... Continue Reading →
Paul warned the elders of the church in Ephesus, "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:29) Paul was genuinely concerned about false teaching, coming... Continue Reading →
Was the building and boarding of the Ark essential for the salvation of Noah and his family, or were they saved the moment they believed that God would save them? Consider the following, GOD said to Noah, "I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall go into the ark—you, your sons, your wife,... Continue Reading →
“Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” Psalm 127:3 Heritage, in this context, is understood as the status, condition, or character one inherits by birth within a particular family or social class. This status, condition, or character is considered to be that of the Lord,... Continue Reading →
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