Wisdom and Prudence March 27, 2012 “At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.” (Matthew 11:25) The attributes of wisdom and prudence are prized very highly by the world […]
Willful Sins December 31, 2011 “For if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.” (Hebrews 10:26-27) This is one of the most controversial passages of Scripture […]
When Christ Ascended October 26, 2011 “Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?)” (Ephesians 4:8-9) This verse has been controversial, but is nonetheless very […]
We Soon Fly Away “For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” (Psalm 90:4) In this unique psalm, Moses is stressing the brevity of even the longest human life with the everlasting nature of God. In the pre-Flood world, men were […]
Who and What to Esteem October 7, 2011 “Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward.” (Hebrews 11:26) We hear much today about the importance of self-esteem, with the implication that lack of self-esteem is the cause of many of the […]
Should a Christian Get Angry? November 8, 2011 “But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment” (Matthew 5:22) There are a number of Scriptures which, taken alone, would indicate that a Christian should never get angry about anything. For example, note […]
Shadows of His Presence February 27, 2012 “And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” (Isaiah 32:2) In the context of this beautiful verse, the “man” […]