In our Bible reading plan today, 1 Timothy 6:6-11 says, But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into … More The fight for faith
Luke 16:1-9 is our passage for today. He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account … More Lessons from the dishonest manager
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 9: 10 As we read Proverbs 9 in our Bible reading plan, here are insights from Randy Alcorn, of Eternal Perspective Ministries: In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, volume I of The Chronicles … More We all must fear. But if you fear God, you need fear no one and nothing else.
Today in our reading plan, we begin reading Nehemiah. Here is 1:4-11: As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven. And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and … More Prayer from a deep reservoir of faith
August 9 1 Timothy 6:1-10 (ESV) 6:1 Let all who are under a yoke as slaves [1] regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. 2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they … More August 9 1 Timothy 6:1-10
August 9 Luke 16:1-9(ESV) The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16:1 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is this that I hear about you? Turn … More August 9 Luke 16:1-9
The Way of Wisdom 9:1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2 She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her young women to call from the highest places in the town, 4 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” … More August 9 Proverbs 9
August 9 Nehemiah 1-2 (ESV) Report from Jerusalem 1:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Susa the capital, [1] 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, came with certain men from Judah. And I asked them concerning the Jews … More August 9 Nehemiah 1-2
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:17-18, in our Bible reading plan today. Ray Stedman, in a … More Elders and Oxen
Today we read Luke 15:11-32 in our Bible reading plan. In this parable, the older son says, “Look! [He says to his father] For so many years I have been serving you, and I have never neglected a command of yours; and yet you have never given me a kid, that I might be merry … More This is a passage for people who tend to think of other people who need this passage.
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