So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. James 1:19-20 I don’t know about you, but my natural tendency is to be slow to hear, swift to speak, and swift to wrath. These…
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A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter. Proverbs 11:13 Have you ever noticed that in a crowded, noisy room, when someone goes to say something juicy and lowers their voice, instantly the entire room gets quiet? Everyone wants to hear what that person should be keeping to…
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Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox. Proverbs 14:4 This is an unusual verse, but it makes a good point. Most of us like to have an ordered, structured life where nothing goes wrong. We pray that the Lord would just get us through…
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This persuasion does not come from Him who calls you. A little leaven leavens the whole lump.Galatians 5:8-9 When Paul spoke to the churches in Galatia, he was surprised to find how quickly they had returned to their former ways. Indeed, they professed to be Christians but preached that it came with an entry fee.…
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Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day; For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 23:17-18 There is an implicit juxtaposition between the temporal and eternal in these two verses. As Christians, our citizenship is in…
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And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19 This life is not an easy one, in case you didn’t notice! There are responsibilities we all have in life, and sometimes we are not sure how things will work out. I remember being a young man…
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Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread. But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:12-13 Paul says to those in the church who were lazy as they waited for Christ’s return,…
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Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen. Jude 1:24-25 Having written to the church that the last…
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And they all cried out at once, saying, “Away with this Man, and release to us Barabbas.” Luke 23:18 Barabbas was set to be crucified on the middle cross next to two thieves. But instead, Jesus took His place. And Barabbas, guilty and sentenced to death, was released. He perfectly illustrates how Christ paid our…
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For we have become partakers of Christ if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end, while it is said: “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” Hebrews 3:14-15 We are not meant to be spectators but participants in the arena of Christian…
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