Psalms 37:12-15 ESV “The wicked plots against the righteousand gnashes his teeth at him,but the Lord laughs at the wicked,for he sees that his day is coming. “The wicked draw the sword and bend their bowsto bring down the poor and needy,to slay those whose way is upright;their sword shall enter their own heart,and their … Continue reading Evil Plots Against the Righteous
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Putting Self to Death
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV) When we believe in Jesus Christ with … Continue reading Putting Self to Death
The Flesh or The Spirit?
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. … Continue reading The Flesh or The Spirit?
Bring Back the Wanderers
“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20 ESV) We read in the Scriptures that we who are part of the … Continue reading Bring Back the Wanderers
By Human Cunning
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of … Continue reading By Human Cunning
Preferring the World
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world. … Continue reading Preferring the World
A Spiritual House
“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:4-5 ESV) See also: “I … Continue reading A Spiritual House
As a Burning Torch
Isaiah 62:1-3 ESV “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent,and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet,until her righteousness goes forth as brightness,and her salvation as a burning torch.The nations shall see your righteousness,and all the kings your glory,and you shall be called by a new namethat the mouth of the Lord will … Continue reading As a Burning Torch
Evildoers in Disguise
Psalms 37:1-7 ESV “Fret not yourself because of evildoers;be not envious of wrongdoers!2 For they will soon fade like the grassand wither like the green herb. 3 Trust in the Lord, and do good;dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.4 Delight yourself in the Lord,and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 … Continue reading Evildoers in Disguise
Deeds Done in Secret
Isaiah 29:15-16 ESV “Ah, you who hide deep from the Lord your counsel,whose deeds are in the dark,and who say, ‘Who sees us? Who knows us?’You turn things upside down!Shall the potter be regarded as the clay,that the thing made should say of its maker,‘He did not make me’;or the thing formed say of him … Continue reading Deeds Done in Secret
