Proverbs 13:12 NASB “Hope deferred makes the heart sick,But desire fulfilled is a tree of life.” As I contemplated the meaning of this proverb, and as I prayed for understanding, there were two main “deferred hopes” that came to mind. The first one is the hope of salvation for my loved ones who have not … Continue reading Hope Deferred Grieves the Heart
Bible Studies
Better is Open Rebuke than Hidden Love
Proverbs 27 Select Verses 1 Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring.5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home.12 The prudent … Continue reading Better is Open Rebuke than Hidden Love
In The Lord I Take Refuge
"Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;I have no good apart from you.”As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,in whom is all my delight.The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply;their drink offerings of blood I … Continue reading In The Lord I Take Refuge
Is Salvation Spiritual Retirement Benefits?
“Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; for “’All flesh is like grassand all its glory like the … Continue reading Is Salvation Spiritual Retirement Benefits?
Holy in All Your Conduct
“Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in … Continue reading Holy in All Your Conduct
Salvation Ready to Be Revealed
“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.” … Continue reading Salvation Ready to Be Revealed
I Set My Face Like Flint
“Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “’Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,and before you were born I consecrated you;I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’ “Then I said, ‘Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.’ But … Continue reading I Set My Face Like Flint
Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint
Select verses Proverbs 29 ESV 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint,but blessed is he who keeps the law.19 By mere words a servant is not disciplined,for though he understands, he will not respond.20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?There is more hope for a … Continue reading Without Prophetic Vision, No Restraint
Stiff-Necked Who Hate the Upright
Select Verses Proverbs 29 ESV 1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,will suddenly be broken beyond healing.3 He who loves wisdom makes his father glad,but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.6 An evil man is ensnared in his transgression,but a righteous man sings and rejoices.10 Bloodthirsty men hate one who is … Continue reading Stiff-Necked Who Hate the Upright
Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better … Continue reading Is Committing Adultery Your Practice?
