The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit (Proverbs 12:12). Sometimes the ways of sin seem attractive to us. We look at how the wicked conduct themselves brazenly without shame, and how they prosper because of it. In our weakness, we might envy them and feel temptedContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:12”
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Considering Proverbs 12:11
He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain persons is void of understanding (Proverbs 12:11). Life is hard work, and God said it would be so. When Adam and Even disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden, God said to Adam, “In the sweat of thy face shaltContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:11”
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, also called The Parable of the Weeds Among Wheat, is found in Matthew 13. This is one of Jesus’s parables of the kingdom of heaven, and this comes after the Parable of the Sower. This is one of the parables for which Jesus provides an explanation. BothContinue reading “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares”
Considering Proverbs 12:5-7
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand (Proverbs 12:5-7). These threeContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 12:5-7”
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”
Considering Proverbs 11:23
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. – Proverbs 11:23 I’m not sure how to read this proverb. Is it saying that the righteous should expect to receive good, or is it saying that the righteous focus on that which is good? Is it saying thatContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:23”
Psalm 56: In God We Trust
In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. Psalm 56 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me. 2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou mostContinue reading “Psalm 56: In God We Trust”
What is a Tree?
I love exploring nature with my toddler. He reminds me of how easily we forget to appreciate the simple things in life. The beauty of the mundane is lost as the years speed by, faster and faster it seems. I hope the grace of God will keep me in awe of Him. How terrible itContinue reading “What is a Tree?”
Considering Proverbs 10:13-14
13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. When I read these verses, I’m thankful that we serve a patient God. How often haveContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 10:13-14”
Chastisement and Suffering Part 1: Introduction
Do Christians experience chastisement from God? What about suffering? There are different ideas about these topics, and I expect these ideas to come up in the future, so I think it is worth looking into. There are multiple perspectives and teachings about the chastisement of God and suffering in the life of a Christian. IContinue reading “Chastisement and Suffering Part 1: Introduction”
Jesus Alone 