Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond…
Read MoreHere is a link to my article at Light for Dark Times entitled "Oh, How Forgiving the Hypocrite is - A Picture from Mr. Pecksniff." Pecksniff is a character in Charles Dickens' great novel - Martin Chuzzelwit. Pecksniff's name is synonymous with "hypocrite." One of Pecksniff's tactics is to pronounce…
Read MoreRom 16:18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. Why would someone use "smooth talk and flattery" on you? Deceiving words? Why? Paul warns us that it is because they are…
Read MoreThis Psalm (121) is short, but it contains some of the most encouraging and powerful promises to be found in Scripture for Christ's people. Here it is: A Song of Ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the…
Read MoreRejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.(Rom 12:12) Many of you have written to me and shared your stories of past and present suffering at the hands of an abuser. I greatly appreciate the privilege of being someone with whom you can share. Often, when I…
Read MoreRom 16:17-18 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. (18) For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they…
Read MoreJoh 8:31-32 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; (32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." This is a topic I have written about before, but…
Read MorePsa 26:5 I hate the assembly of evildoers, and I will not sit with the wicked. Does that statement seem harsh to you? Like overkill? I hate evildoers. They are wicked. Overboard, perhaps? But then, this is the Word of God. God Himself hates evildoers and the wicked. Have you…
Read MoreGo Here to read my latest post by this title at Light for Dark Times - Bribery, The Magic Stone
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