“The Christian, of all men, needs courage and resolution.” – Gurnall, William, 1617-1679. “The Christian in Complete Armour” 2 Chronicles 32:7. Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him: Courage and…
Romans 5:8. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Worthy of Notice According to the Webster’s 1828 Dictionary, commend means “to represent as worthy of notice.” God thought we were worthy of notice for his love, even when we were in sin. God should…
Galatians 3:1. O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? Bewitched Being bewitched is to be fascinated or charmed by this world. Many a modern Christian is “bewitched” by this world. They become fascinated or overpowered…
Proverbs 23:17. Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the Lord all the day long. Envying Sinners It can be easy, at times, to envy what sinners have. They often seem to have more of this world’s goods. But as you pull the layers of the onion back, you…
Proverbs 18:1-2 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. A Fool Has No Delight in God’s Word A fool has no delight in studying and understanding the word of God. The only reason he would study the word…
Proverbs 17:20. He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. The Eternal Pessimist There are some who cannot find good in anything. They are the eternal pessimist. When we look at things and cannot find the good in a situation, we have a froward…
Psalms 57:2. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. Lightly Esteeming the Providence of God The Lord’s providence in our lives is something we should not esteem lightly. He guides and directs in our lives each and every day. The Lord brings things about in our lives…
John 21:22 – Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me. Mind Your Own Business We often hear people say, “Why don’t you mind your own business.” Jesus is saying to Peter, you need to be more concerned about your own walk with…
1 Peter 1:19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. The…
Proverbs 17:9 – He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. Forgiveness in Friendship Having forgiveness is important to maintaining a good friendship. Like this verse in Proverbs says, it is important that we cover, conceal, or hide a transgression that may be done against us by…
2 Corinthians 6:14 – Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Ezra 10:11 – Now therefore make confession unto the Lord God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the…
Giving thanks always for all things unto God. – Eph. 5:20 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. – Rom. 8:28 Notwithstanding all that I have suffered, notwithstanding all the pain and weariness and anxiety and sorrow…
These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. Peace I leave with you, my peace I…
Lam 3:31-32 – For the Lord will not cast off for ever: But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. Psalms 30:5 – For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Going Through…