“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.” (Matthew 5:13 ESV) Salt adds flavor to our food. Without it, food can taste bland or be tasteless. … Continue reading Are We Salt and Light?
Jesus Christ
Jesus’ Teaching on Adultery
“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 Jesus’ Teaching on Adultery
Love Your Enemies
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on … Continue reading Love Your Enemies
Are You Full of Sorrow?
“My soul clings to the dust;give me life according to your word!When I told of my ways, you answered me;teach me your statutes!Make me understand the way of your precepts,and I will meditate on your wondrous works.My soul melts away for sorrow;strengthen me according to your word!Put false ways far from meand graciously teach me … Continue reading Are You Full of Sorrow?
The Heavens Proclaim His Righteousness
“The Lord reigns, let the earth rejoice;let the many coastlands be glad!Clouds and thick darkness are all around him;righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne.” “The heavens proclaim his righteousness,and all the peoples see his glory.All worshipers of images are put to shame,who make their boast in worthless idols;worship him, all you gods!” … Continue reading The Heavens Proclaim His Righteousness
Love God? Hate Evil!
“O you who love the Lord, hate evil!He preserves the lives of his saints;he delivers them from the hand of the wicked.Light is sown for the righteous,and joy for the upright in heart.Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous,and give thanks to his holy name!” (Psalms 97:10-12 ESV) In the New Testament this word “love” … Continue reading Love God? Hate Evil!
His Faithfulness Endures
“For the Lord is good;his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations.” (Psalms 100:5 ESV) When someone is completely faithful, he is trustworthy, loyal, reliable, and true. We can depend on him to do exactly what he said he would do, and to be precisely who he said he is. Only God/Christ is … Continue reading His Faithfulness Endures
The Lord Weighs the Heart
2 “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes,but the Lord weighs the heart.3 To do righteousness and justiceis more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart,the lamp of the wicked, are sin.6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongueis a fleeting vapor and a snare … Continue reading The Lord Weighs the Heart
Teachings on Exercising Wisdom
“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindnesswill find life, righteousness, and honor.A wise man scales the city of the mightyand brings down the stronghold in which they trust.Whoever keeps his mouth and his tonguekeeps himself out of trouble.‘Scoffer’ is the name of the arrogant, haughty manwho acts with arrogant pride.The desire of the sluggard kills him,for his … Continue reading Teachings on Exercising Wisdom
IF We Abide in His Word
I am reading in John 8:31-47. Jesus was speaking to some Jews who had apparently believed what he was teaching them. But from the context we will see that they did not believe to the point of surrendering their lives to him, and Jesus knew this about them, and so he told them, “If you … Continue reading IF We Abide in His Word
Run With It 