War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Continuing in Christ to The End
Humbling Ourselves Isaiah 6:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their … Continue reading Continuing in Christ to The End
Mocking God and His Word
Isaiah 5:18-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 18Woe to those who draw iniquity with cords of deceitand pull sin along with cart ropes,19to those who say, “Let Him hurry and hasten His workso that we may see it!Let the plan of the Holy One of Israel comeso that we may know it!”20Woe to those who call … Continue reading Mocking God and His Word
They Acted Against The Lord
Isaiah 3:8-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 8For Jerusalem has stumbledand Judah has fallenbecause they spoke and acted against the LORD,defying His glorious presence.9The expression on their faces testifies against them,and like Sodom they flaunt their sin;they do not conceal it.Woe to them,for they have brought disaster upon themselves. When This Was Written At the time … Continue reading They Acted Against The Lord
That We May Walk in His Paths
Isaiah 2:1-2 NASB The word which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. Now it will come about thatIn the last daysThe mountain of the house of the LordWill be established as the chief of the mountains,And will be raised above the hills;And all the nations will stream to it. The Last … Continue reading That We May Walk in His Paths
The Intentions of The Heart
Proverbs 20:1,4-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler,and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.4The slacker does not plow in season;at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.5The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters,but a man of understanding draws them out. Someone who … Continue reading The Intentions of The Heart
The House of The Wicked
Proverbs 14:2,5,7-8 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 2He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD,but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him.5An honest witness does not deceive,but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.7Stay away from a foolish man;you will gain no knowledge from his speech.8The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his … Continue reading The House of The Wicked
The Teaching of The Wise
Proverbs 13:4-6 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 4The slacker craves yet has nothing,but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.5The righteous hate falsehood,but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.6Righteousness guards the man of integrity,but wickedness undermines the sinner. Who are “the slackers”? They are the idlers, loafers, negligent, careless, and the indifferent (uncaring, apathetic) with … Continue reading The Teaching of The Wise
Love Discipline? Or Hate Correction?
Proverbs 12:1-3,5,13,15,17,22 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates correction is stupid.2The good man obtains favor from the LORD,but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.3A man cannot be established through wickedness,but the righteous cannot be uprooted.5The plans of the righteous are just,but the counsel of the wicked leads … Continue reading Love Discipline? Or Hate Correction?
Dishonest Scales
Proverbs 11:1-3,7,19-21,23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,but an accurate weight is His delight.2When pride comes, disgrace follows,but with humility comes wisdom.3The integrity of the upright guides them,but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.7 When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes,and the hope of his strength vanishes. … Continue reading Dishonest Scales
The Human Heart
Proverbs 10:8-11,17-18,29-30 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 8A wise heart will receive commandments,but foolish lips will come to ruin.9He who walks in integrity walks securely,but he who perverts his ways will be found out.10He who winks the eye causes grief,and foolish lips will come to ruin.11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the … Continue reading The Human Heart
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