II Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: People who consider themselves “fundamental believers” will quickly state that they believe the Bible. Some say, “I believe the Bible is true for me.” The Bible is true whether we believe …
In reading Matthew 6:19-21 some conclude that anytime we “lay up for ourselves” it reveals a selfish life. But look more closely at the passage. Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where …
Romans 8:28 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. “God will not permit any trouble to come upon us, unless he has a specific plan by which great blessing can come out of the difficulty.” Peter Marshall. …
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:8 By faith …
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I read the following section from the book “How People Change” by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp: Never a day goes by when we do not fail to …
Genesis 18:22-23 Abraham stood yet before the LORD. And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked? Judgment had been determined on Sodom, but Abraham prayed. In answer to the prayer of Abraham God said, “If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare …
Exodus 5:2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go. The attitude of Pharaoh reflects the growing problem in our world and especially in America. We know not the Lord God and we do not …
Most people imagine themselves to be someone they are not. We call this an alternative ego (alternative personality). We like to dream of ourselves being someone beyond reality. Most of the time, it is a harmless imagination and usually passes with time. In a similar way people think God to be someone of their own …
In Acts 20:35 we read the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Recently I read about a successful businessman spent the last few decades of his life doing all he could to give away his fortune. A multibillionaire, he donated cash to a variety …
Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. No matter what our position in life or level of spirituality, this is good advice. Consider some other scriptures which address the same principle: Psalms 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the …
