Isaiah 29:13-16 ESV And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and … Continue reading Lip Service or Life Service?
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Honor God in Practice not in Pretense
Isaiah 29:13-16 ESV And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and … Continue reading Honor God in Practice not in Pretense
Old Testament, New Testament
Leviticus 19:1-2 ESV 1 Peter 1:14-16 ESV “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.’” “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but … Continue reading Old Testament, New Testament
Wonder Upon Wonder
Isaiah 29:13-14 ESV And the Lord said: “Because this people draw near with their mouth and honor me with their lips, while their hearts are far from me, and their fear of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore, behold, I will again do wonderful things with this people, with wonder upon wonder; and … Continue reading Wonder Upon Wonder
Pure Devotion
Saturday, July 29, 2017, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Letters.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read various scriptures (in the ESV) related to Revelation 2-3, in subject matter. Readily Enough (2 Corinthians 11:1-4) I wish you would bear with me in a little foolishness. Do … Continue reading Pure Devotion
Lip Service
Friday, March 24, 2017, 1:20 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “When in The Stillness.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Isaiah 29:13-24 (NASB). With Their Words (vv. 13-14) Then the Lord said, “Because this people draw near with their words And honor Me with their lip service, … Continue reading Lip Service