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Pursuing Wisdom: The Power of Listening and Learning
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.” Proverbs 19:20 The central theme of the book of Proverbs is wisdom. The father urges his son to pursue wisdom and gain understanding. He encourages the son to treasure wisdom in his heart, promising that it will protect and sustain him (Proverbs 2:10; 4:5-9). Listening, receiving counsel and instruction results…
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The Biblical Truth: Don't Join, Be Added to the Church
Over the course of life, many will choose to join a specific church. This decision may be influenced by various factors. Some will base their decision on family tradition, saying, “This is what my parents believed, so I believe it too,” or “This is where my grandfather attended, so I will attend here as well.” However, basing faith solely on tradition or circumstance is to choose without…
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Faithful Is He
“Faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it.” (1st Thessalonians 5:24) “…the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” (2nd Thessalonians 3:3) It is remarkable that when Paul wrote these words, he faced severe persecution and was surrounded by evil men. How, then, did the Lord protect him from evil? Our deliverance from evil does not depend on our physical…
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Trusting God in Times of Temptation
He provides and way of escape (KJV) “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1st Corinthians 10:13) God is faithful and never abandons us in moments of temptation. Instead, He provides a way of…
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Overcoming Temptation: God's Promise of Support
(KJV) “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” (1st Corinthians 10:13) No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. Paul emphasizes that while everyone encounters temptation, the…
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The Call to Serve After Deliverance
God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered and having been set free from sin, you became slaves (servants) of righteousness.” Romans 6:17-18 It is incorrect to suggest that no responsibility or action is expected of us following our deliverance. It begins with serving God and naturally extends to serving one…
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God's Faithfulness and Our Response
2nd Timothy 2:11-13 “It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him, if we suffer, we shall also reign with him…” That is wonderful news! If we remain faithful to our LORD, we have the assurance of eternal life because He is faithful. He is trustworthy and loyal to His promises. Yet His faithfulness becomes sad news for those who reject Him. “…if we deny Him,…
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Born Again: The Hope of Eternal Life in Christ
Death is the price for sin (Romans 6:23). My sin deserved death, but Jesus paid that price so I could live (Romans 3:21-26). He accomplished this by dying and rising again, offering all of humanity the privilege to be born again. 1 Peter 1:3-5, reminds Christians that they have been born again unto a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This second birth allows us…
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God’s Promise to Joshua: Assurance and Accountability
In Joshua 1:5, God assured Joshua of His support. Just as He had been with Moses, GOD promised to never leave or forsake Joshua. Joshua witnessed the challenges Moses and Aaron faced in leading the people, including the complaints and doubts from the ancestors of those Joshua was now entrusted to guide to the promised land. Yet, God reassured him of His steadfast support and guidance.God declared…
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Relying on God: A Personal Reflection
The more I reflect on life, the grace of God, and my own ability to be good enough, the more I recognize my profound need for God in my life. On my best days, I struggle and make mistakes. Yet, whether it is my best or worst day, my need for GOD is the same. I am entirely incapable of saving myself or being enough to earn a place in heaven. Salvation cannot be achieved through my own efforts; I…
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"Put your hand over your mouth..."
Our words can get us into a lot of trouble. Emotion sometimes can drive us in the wrong direction causing us to drift further off course. Proverbs 30:32 says, “If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.” The phrase “put your hand on your mouth” offers great advice, meaning, to just stop talking. Cover up the exit where the foolishness…
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Reevaluation of our Motivation
Self-praise reveals a lack of humility. It can be challenging to feel overlooked or unacknowledged for a good deed. However, it is important to remember that God sees all. Likewise, the value of the act of kindness remains intact regardless of who receives the credit, as the recipient of the kind act still benefits. If our motivation for doing good is solely to gain recognition, then a…
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The Power of the Gospel: A Call to Action
“All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Matthew 28:18-20 Throughout the book of Acts, the disciples demonstrated great diligence in…
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The Importance of Thankfulness in Relationships
As Moses fled for his life from the face of Pharaoh, his flight led him to Midian where he encountered the seven daughters of the priest of Midian. The priest’s daughters were watering their fathers flock when other shepherds began to drive them away. Moses stepped in, protected them and assisted with their work resulting in them finishing earlier than expected. This caused Jethro, the priest of…
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Divine Warnings and Human Choices #2
Jeremiah’s courage to tell the truth led to his life being threatened. Although threatened, Jeremiah bravely responded saying, “…amend your ways and your doings and obey the voice of the LORD your God; then the LORD will relent concerning the doom that He has pronounced against you.” Jeremiah 26:13 “As for me, here I am, in your hand; do with me as seems good and proper to you. But know for…
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Divine Warnings and Human Choices
Despite Israel’s irreverence, it was never GOD’s desire that His people die. Jeremiah the prophet was given a message from GOD in Jeremiah 26 and instructed to not diminish a word. The intent of the message was that they may listen, change their minds and obey. If they would, GOD would relent in enforcing the consequences of their evil ways. But, if they refused to listen, GOD vowed to make their…
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