“For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light;And reproofs for discipline are the way of lifeTo keep you from the evil woman,From the smooth tongue of the adulteress.Do not desire her beauty in your heart,Nor let her capture you with her eyelids.For on account of a harlot one is reduced to a … Continue reading To Keep You From Evil
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How Long, O Sluggard?
“Go to the ant, O sluggard,Observe her ways and be wise,Which, having no chief,Officer or ruler,Prepares her food in the summerAnd gathers her provision in the harvest.How long will you lie down, O sluggard?When will you arise from your sleep?‘A little sleep, a little slumber,A little folding of the hands to rest’—Your poverty will come … Continue reading How Long, O Sluggard?
An Abomination to God
“There are six things which the Lord hates,Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,And hands that shed innocent blood,A heart that devises wicked plans,Feet that run rapidly to evil,A false witness who utters lies,And one who spreads strife among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19 NASB1995) Seven things are listed for us here … Continue reading An Abomination to God
The Holy Dwelling Place
“There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,The holy dwelling places of the Most High.God is in the midst of her, she will not be moved;God will help her when morning dawns.The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered;He raised His voice, the earth melted.The Lord of hosts is with us;The … Continue reading The Holy Dwelling Place
A Very Present Help in Trouble
“God is our refuge and strength,A very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should changeAnd though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;Though its waters roar and foam,Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah.” (Psalm 46:1-3 NASB1995) In Revelation 12:10 we read about “the accuser of … Continue reading A Very Present Help in Trouble
Do Not Worry
“When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.” (Luke 12:11-12 NASB1995) Before Jesus Christ … Continue reading Do Not Worry
Fear God, Not Man
“I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do. But I will warn you whom to fear: fear the One who, after He has killed, has authority to cast into hell; yes, I tell you, fear Him! Are … Continue reading Fear God, Not Man
Beware The Leaven
“Under these circumstances, after so many thousands of people had gathered together that they were stepping on one another, He began saying to His disciples first of all, ‘Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. But there is nothing covered up that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be … Continue reading Beware The Leaven
Run With It 