Commandment #1 – Exodus 20:3 “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” Each of the Ten Commandments are plain, but people often fail to understand what they say. Some people think they can be saved by keeping the Ten Commandments, yet if you asked them to name five of them, they probably could not… Read More »
Matthew 6:25,26 “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither… Read More »
Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Attitudes everywhere seem to be changing. Things that were once highly respected are now disdained and rejected. Some people are said to be “woke.” The current generation shows little respect for anything – even themselves. Pleasure has… Read More »
Psalm 34:9,10 “O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good thing.” There are many things in our world that could be a source of anxiety today. Just… Read More »
I John 3:22 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.” In my last post, I gave three reasons why prayers sometimes go unanswered. Here is another reason why some prayers are not answered. Even though God is more than… Read More »
Psalm 116:1,2 “I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.” The above verse testifies of a principle of Christian growth. It reveals that there is a strong connection between prayer and… Read More »
Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” In a world such as we live in now, it is easy to understand… Read More »
II Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.” Every now and then, we, as believers need a reality check. It is easy to slow down and possibly… Read More »
Psalms 37:4 “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Many people are aware that God blesses some people. It is also evident that some people seem to be more blessings than others. It is only natural that believers would want Him to bless them, too. Christians… Read More »
Psalm 146:8 “the LORD loveth the righteous” Psalm 146 talks about how the Lord delights in helping people. This was especially seen when Christ was on earth in His many miracles. The chapter reveals many things that He does often. The Lord also delights in some people and shows them special favor and blessing. It… Read More »