I Hope in God’s Words

“With my whole heart I cry; answer me, O Lord!I will keep your statutes.I call to you; save me,that I may observe your testimonies.I rise before dawn and cry for help;I hope in your words.My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promise.Hear my voice according to your … Continue reading I Hope in God’s Words

Having Itching Ears

“I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people … Continue reading Having Itching Ears

Having the Appearance of Godliness

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and … Continue reading Having the Appearance of Godliness

Holding Faith and a Good Conscience

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to … Continue reading Holding Faith and a Good Conscience

Full of Excuses

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly … Continue reading Full of Excuses

God is Not Mocked

“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing … Continue reading God is Not Mocked

What’s Contrary to Sound Doctrine

“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually immoral, men … Continue reading What’s Contrary to Sound Doctrine

The Teeter Totter

“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of … Continue reading The Teeter Totter

The Unfolding of Your Words

“Your testimonies are wonderful;therefore my soul keeps them.The unfolding of your words gives light;it imparts understanding to the simple.I open my mouth and pant,because I long for your commandments.Turn to me and be gracious to me,as is your way with those who love your name.Keep steady my steps according to your promise,and let no iniquity … Continue reading The Unfolding of Your Words

That We Should Be Holy

“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ … Continue reading That We Should Be Holy