C.H. Spurgeon, comments in Morning and Evening: “He that watereth shall be watered also himself.”—Proverbs 11:25 We are here taught the great lesson, that to get, we must give; that to accumulate, we must scatter; that to make ourselves happy, we must make others happy; and that in order to become spiritually vigorous, we must … More Watering others makes us humble
Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem, for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man than many. And I said … More Standing Guard
August 13 2 Timothy 2:1-13 (ESV) A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2:1 You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 3 Share in suffering … More August 13 2 Timothy 2:1-13
August 13 Luke 17:11-19 (ESV) Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, [1]who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw … More August 13 Luke 17:11-19
August 13 Proverbs 11:16-31 (ESV) 16 A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches. 17 A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself. 18 The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward. 19 Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he … More August 13 Proverbs 11:16-31
August 13 Nehemiah 7 (ESV) 7:1 Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed, 2 I gave my brother Hanani and Hananiah the governor of the castle charge over Jerusalem, for he was a more faithful and God-fearing man … More August 13 Nehemiah 7
Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything. 2 Timothy 2:7 ESV Here are insights on today’s Bible reading passage from John Piper, in “Brothers, Let Us Query the Text“— In 2 Timothy 2:7 Paul gave us a command and a promise. He commanded, “Think over what I say.” … More A reward for thinkers
The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” —Luke 17:5 Here are insights on today’s passage from J.C. Ryle: Faith is a grace which admits of degrees. It does not come to full strength and perfection as soon as it is planted in the heart by the Holy Spirit. There is “little” faith and … More J. C. Ryle: Faith is a grace which admits of degrees.
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. Proverbs 11:1 Here are insights on today’s Bible reading passage from John Piper, in a 1987 sermon, “The Pleasure of God in Public Justice” The implications here are very far-reaching. But let’s get the specific picture clear in our … More Piper: God’s Interest in All Our Non-Religious Life
Nehemiah 6 tells of a tough situation in Nehemiah’s life. He and the people were just about finished building the wall, but his enemies were out to get him. they intended to do Nehemiah harm (v 2) they were spreading false rumors, “invented in their own mind” v8 (that Nehemiah and the people were intending … More We get His strength and He gets the glory
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