When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. (Pro. 10:19) Jim Bordwine comments: This is such an interesting verse. It is a verse that serves as one of the foundational principles when it comes to understanding the Biblical doctrine of language, in general, and the use of … More Unavoidable Outcome
John Piper, in a sermon, “Camaraderie in the Fight of Faith”- Let me suggest five reasons why the fight of faith is a good fight and not a bad one. Because the Enemy Is Evil First, it is a good fight because the enemy is evil. The enemy is unbelief and the Satanic forces behind … More Fight the GOOD Fight!
Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” J.C. Ryle comments: Thousands on every side are continually trying to do the thing which Christ pronounces impossible. They … More Trying to Do the Impossible?
John Piper on Proverbs 10:11 (entire sermon text included here) Several things are clear and lie right on the surface of today’s text. The first obvious thing is that God is a lover of life; he likes to promote life, not violence and death. “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of LIFE.” The … More The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of LIFE.”
C. H. Spurgeon, Morning and Evening, on Nehemiah 3: The broad wall afforded a pleasant place of resort for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, from which they could command prospects of the surrounding country. This reminds us of the Lord’s exceeding broad commandments, in which we walk at liberty in communion with Jesus, overlooking the scenes of … More Spurgeon: Walk with God
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 6 Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions. 8 Now … More Use the Law Lawfully
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