Those Who Invoke the God of Israel

“Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named IsraelAnd who came forth from the loins of Judah,Who swear by the name of the LordAnd invoke the God of Israel,But not in truth nor in righteousness.For they call themselves after the holy cityAnd lean on the God of Israel;The Lord of hosts is His name.I … Continue reading Those Who Invoke the God of Israel

Make Me Know Your Ways, O Lord

“Make me know Your ways, O Lord;Teach me Your paths.Lead me in Your truth and teach me,For You are the God of my salvation;For You I wait all the day.” (Psalm 25:4-5 NASB1995) When I read this passage of Scripture this evening, what came to mind is how this modern day altered “gospel” message, which … Continue reading Make Me Know Your Ways, O Lord

When I Think on My Ways

“The Lord is my portion;I promise to keep your words.I entreat your favor with all my heart;be gracious to me according to your promise.When I think on my ways,I turn my feet to your testimonies;I hasten and do not delayto keep your commandments.Though the cords of the wicked ensnare me,I do not forget your law.At … Continue reading When I Think on My Ways

Sexual Immorality Among You

“It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Ought you not rather to mourn? Let him who has done this be removed from among you. “For though absent in body, … Continue reading Sexual Immorality Among You

The Prudent Sees Danger

“The prudent sees danger and hides himself,but the simple go on and suffer for it.The reward for humility and fear of the Lordis riches and honor and life.Thorns and snares are in the way of the crooked;whoever guards his soul will keep far from them.Train up a child in the way he should go;even when … Continue reading The Prudent Sees Danger

Proclaim the Message of Salvation

“Sing to the Lord a new song;Sing to the Lord, all the earth.Sing to the Lord, bless His name;Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day.Tell of His glory among the nations,His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;He is to be feared above all … Continue reading Proclaim the Message of Salvation

Those Who Test God

“Come, let us worship and bow down,Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.For He is our God,And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand.Today, if you would hear His voice,Do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah,As in the day of Massah in the wilderness,‘When your fathers tested … Continue reading Those Who Test God

God is In Control

“O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord,Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving,Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms.For the Lord is a great GodAnd a great King above all gods,In whose hand are the depths of the earth,The peaks of … Continue reading God is In Control