Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. This is the first of the beatitudes given in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In case you are wondering where the term ‘beatitudes’ originates, I’ll give a quick history. The eight attitudes given are all precluded with the word [...]
Psalm 119:9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. When the apostles taught the church, they held out the fact that the scriptures teach us the truths of God (doctrine), reveal to us what is wrong in our lives (reprove), correct what is wrong, and instruct [...]
John 3:30-31 30 "He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 "He who comes from above is above all; he who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all. These are the words of John the Baptist, and they echo the truth of [...]
Lamentations 3:22-26 22 Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!" 25 The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who [...]
Today’s reflection arises from an email asking how to answer questions about a supposed contradiction in Genesis. Apologetics can be a distraction from the truth of scripture. I know that may sound like an odd statement, but it’s an accurate one. What is the purpose of scripture? It’s given by inspiration from God for the [...]
Let’s look at two styles of prayer, and reflect on why one is praised by the Lord, and the other is meaningless. Begin with Matthew 6:7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. Now compare this [...]
Isaiah 62:6-7 6 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent, 7 And give Him no rest till He establishes And till He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth. Doug Platt mentioned [...]
1 John 5:14-15 14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. Unless we are [...]
1 Peter 3:15-16 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good [...]
James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment. One of the clear themes of scripture is that God requires us to show the same compassion toward others that we need of Him. When I’m uncompassionate toward another person, it’s a testimony of pride [...]
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