Deuteronomy 13:1-3 ESV “If a prophet or a dreamer of dreams arises among you and gives you a sign or a wonder, and the sign or wonder that he tells you comes to pass, and if he says, ‘Let us go after other gods,’ which you have not known, ‘and let us serve them,’ you … Continue reading Those Who Tempt Others to Sin
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Test the Counsel You Hear
Psalms 1:1-2 ESV “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” Who are the wicked? They are … Continue reading Test the Counsel You Hear
Old Out, New In
We read in Ephesians 4:17-24 that we, as followers of Jesus Christ, are to no longer live like the ungodly who are darkened in their understanding and who are hard of heart, and who have given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. This should not describe one who professes faith … Continue reading Old Out, New In
Enemies will Seek to Destroy our Lives
Psalms 63:1-4 ESV “O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better … Continue reading Enemies will Seek to Destroy our Lives
Teaching the Fear of the Lord
Psalms 34:11-14 ESV “Come, O children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. What man is there who desires life and loves many days, that he may see good? Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking deceit. Turn away from evil and do good; seek peace and … Continue reading Teaching the Fear of the Lord
In Times of Weakness
Psalms 119:105-107 ESV “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word!” We all have those times when our strength is gone, when we … Continue reading In Times of Weakness
Minds Stayed on Christ
Isaiah 26:1-2 ESV “In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: ‘We have a strong city; he sets up salvation as walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.’” Under the New Covenant, which God’s people now have with God (Father, Son … Continue reading Minds Stayed on Christ
I Weep Over Them
Psalms 59:1-4 ESV “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce men stir up strife against me. For no transgression or sin of … Continue reading I Weep Over Them
Faithful the Wounds of a Friend
Proverbs 27:1 ESV “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” We should always make our plans lightly, always with the thought that what we have planned could be undone in an instant. For not one of us knows what tomorrow will bring us. We may have our … Continue reading Faithful the Wounds of a Friend
Who Destroy and Scatter
Jeremiah 23:1-3 ESV “’Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!’ declares the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, concerning the shepherds who care for my people: ‘You have scattered my flock and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. Behold, I … Continue reading Who Destroy and Scatter
