The Lips of the Forbidden Woman

“My son, be attentive to my wisdom;incline your ear to my understanding,that you may keep discretion,and your lips may guard knowledge.For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey,and her speech is smoother than oil,but in the end she is bitter as wormwood,sharp as a two-edged sword.Her feet go down to death;her steps follow the … Continue reading The Lips of the Forbidden Woman

Do Not Lose Sight of These

“My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion,and they will be life for your souland adornment for your neck.Then you will walk on your way securely,and your foot will not stumble.If you lie down, you will not be afraid;when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.Do not be afraid of … Continue reading Do Not Lose Sight of These

Do not Walk in the Way with Them

“My son, if sinners entice you,do not consent.If they say, ‘Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood;let us ambush the innocent without reason;like Sheol let us swallow them alive,and whole, like those who go down to the pit;we shall find all precious goods,we shall fill our houses with plunder;throw in your lot … Continue reading Do not Walk in the Way with Them

Are You One of His Disciples?

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV) When we love with this (agape) love, we as … Continue reading Are You One of His Disciples?

Jesus Heals the Brokenhearted

Whose trust is in Him “For it is good to sing praises to our God;for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.The Lord builds up Jerusalem;he gathers the outcasts of Israel.He heals the brokenheartedand binds up their wounds.He determines the number of the stars;he gives to all of them their names.Great is … Continue reading Jesus Heals the Brokenhearted

Let Me Not Eat of Their Delicacies

“Rescue me, O Lord, from evil men;Preserve me from violent menWho devise evil things in their hearts;They continually stir up wars.They sharpen their tongues as a serpent;Poison of a viper is under their lips. Selah.” (Psalms 140:1-3 ESV) “Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;Keep watch over the door of my lips.Do not incline … Continue reading Let Me Not Eat of Their Delicacies

Old Jesus or New Jesus?

“And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. But whoever does what is true comes … Continue reading Old Jesus or New Jesus?

Are You Believing in Him?

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 ESV) “For God so loved the world that He gave the only begotten Son, so that everyone believing in Him should not perish, but should have eternal life.” (John … Continue reading Are You Believing in Him?