“5 Better is open rebukeThan love that is concealed.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend,But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.8 Like a bird that wanders from her nest,So is a man who wanders from his home.12 A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,The naive proceed and pay the penalty.17 Iron sharpens … Continue reading The Kisses of An Enemy
Preparing Our Minds for Action
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy … Continue reading Preparing Our Minds for Action
The Testing of Your Faith
“In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation … Continue reading The Testing of Your Faith
By The Sanctifying Work of The Spirit
“Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in … Continue reading By The Sanctifying Work of The Spirit
Fear of Man
“An angry man stirs up strife,And a hot-tempered man abounds in transgression.A man’s pride will bring him low,But a humble spirit will obtain honor.He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life;He hears the oath but tells nothing.The fear of man brings a snare,But he who trusts in the Lord will be … Continue reading Fear of Man
In Need of Prayer
My human body has been having some physical issues which have come to a head, and which now have led to my primary physician ordering a bunch of tests to determine what is going on inside of my body and to make recommendations as to what he believes needs to be done to reconcile these … Continue reading In Need of Prayer
Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Proverbs 29 Select Verses NASB1995 “A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken beyond remedy.2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.6 By transgression an evil … Continue reading Love Wisdom, Hate Evil
Let Your Light Shine
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
Treat your Enemies with Love
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the … Continue reading Treat your Enemies with Love
Run With It 