Pride and faith are opposites of each other. You cannot have a soul which is lifted up and still live by faith. You need to live right and be upright, not in your own strength, but in the strength of the Lord. Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but…
There are some strange things that happen to the children of God. The lost go through tribulation and trial that is often the result of self-induced reaping of what they have sown in the flesh. 1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange…
When we got saved, God cast all of our sins into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. He will turn again,…
God has shown us more often than not what we need to do. The Word of God is like a good pair of binoculars if we use it. It will magnify the defects in our life if we would just look through it. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and…
It is a sobering thought to think that Satan has daily access to the throne of God for the sole purpose of telling God how bad of a Christian you and I are! Revelation 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our…
Practical preaching is what is really needed. If the words a preacher says do not do you some good and help you to walk more uprightly and closer to God, what is the use? Micah 2:7 O thou that art named the house of Jacob, is the spirit of the Lord straitened? are these his…
Not plowing when you should be plowing is bad for a farmer. Proverbs 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. Not Plowing Not plowing when you should be plowing is bad for a farmer. Farmers often have a very limited time in…
A bad diagnosis by a doctor is a physician of no value. Job 13:4 But ye are forgers of lies, ye are all physicians of no value. A Bad Diagnosis A bad diagnosis by a doctor is a physician of no value. If you have cancer, you want a doctor who will tell you so.…
Are you a scorner? One way to find out is when you have someone preach hard right at you and you still love them for it. Proverbs 15:12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. Are You a Scorner? Are you a scorner? One way to find…
Sometimes holding your peace and not speaking your mind about someone is best. Proverbs 11:12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Holding Your Peace Sometimes holding your peace and not speaking your mind about someone is best. If the angels did not bring a…
God wants gracious women and strong men in the church of God. Proverbs 11:16 A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. Gracious Women God wants gracious women and strong men in the church of God. A gracious woman retains her honor. She is not brash and bold, she if full of grace…
Some people are unwilling to let go of a grudge. That was the case of Edom. He was unwilling to forgive his brother. Amos 1:11 Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and…
People are unwilling to embrace the gospel than to try and work their way to heaven. 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. What is the reason that the heart of man is more unwilling…
We were created for His pleasure, not our own. Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. His Pleasure We were created for His pleasure, not our own. When the twenty-four elders worship…