Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is his delight. 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 minds. Suppose you were a merchant in the Old … More False Balances
Ray C. Stedman on Nehemiah 6, in a message “DON’T VACILLATE — PERPETUATE!” One thing that clearly emerges from this book is that life is a battle from beginning to end. Nehemiah ran into opposition the moment he set his heart to obey God’s command to rebuild the walls and gates of Jerusalem. He faced … More Life is a battle…
2 Timothy 1:8 Do not be ashamed then of testifying to our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but take your share of suffering for the gospel in the power of God. John Piper, in a sermon, “Battling the Unbelief of Misplaced Shame” What this text says is that if you feel shame for testifying … More Battling the Unbelief of Misplaced Shame
John Piper, in a sermon, “Preparing to Receive Christ: Hearing Moses and the Prophets”, comments on the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16: So the rich man in the parable is one of those who presumed to say, “I am secure as a child of Abraham.” But he bore no fruit that befits repentance, … More Cheap grace, true faith and eternal destiny
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.”
August 9 Proverbs 9 (ESV) 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, … More August 9 Proverbs 9
Part 3 of a commentary on Psalm 148-150 by Sam Storms, of Enjoying God Ministries: Fourth, and finally, there can be no mistaking the extravagant and exuberant nature of godly worship of God. It involves not only singing (149:1,5) but also dancing (149:3; 150:4) and a wide array of musical instrumentation (149:3; 150:3-5). Said Spurgeon: … More Sam Storms: “…the extravagant and exuberant nature of godly worship of God”
