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Considering Proverbs 12:4

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones (Proverbs 12:4). What is the meaning of Proverbs 12:4 from a Christian perspective? What does it mean to be a virtuous woman, and how is this as a crown to the head of our spouse?Continue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:4”

Woe to Me if My Faith Depends on Man

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. 4 AndContinue reading “Woe to Me if My Faith Depends on Man”

Parable of the Moneylender and the Two Debtors

The Parable of the Moneylender, also called the Parable of the Moneylender and Two Debtors or The Parable of the Moneylender who Forgives Unequal Debts, is found in Luke 7. The parable is short, only consisting of two verses. Here is the parable and some surrounding context: 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping,Continue reading “Parable of the Moneylender and the Two Debtors”

Considering Proverbs 12:2-3

A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved (Proverbs 12:2-3). What is the meaning of Proverbs 12: 2-3 from a Christian perspective? As Christians, we know that all thingsContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:2-3”

Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins one of Jesus’s parables of the kingdom of heaven. There are a few symbols to look at here. In this article, we are looking at one section at a time and considering what Jesus is teaching us. First, here is the parable in its entirety. The ParableContinue reading “Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins”

These Things Saith He – Churches of Revelation Discussion – Conclusion Part 2

• To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. • To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, whichContinue reading “These Things Saith He – Churches of Revelation Discussion – Conclusion Part 2”

A Lesson from Job

“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned (Matthew 12:36-37).” I have some idle words to apologize for. I want to explain the reasonContinue reading “A Lesson from Job”

Time: The True Peril of the Human Condition.

Children grow up too fast. That’s something every parent feels, and it is true. Time goes by, and before we know it our children are grown. We only have one shot at being a parent of infants, a parent of toddlers, a parent of children. All our life is lived in this manner. Once aContinue reading “Time: The True Peril of the Human Condition.”

The Word of His Patience – Church of Philadelphia Discussion Part 7

“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” These Things Saith He FreeContinue reading “The Word of His Patience – Church of Philadelphia Discussion Part 7”