Proverbs 13 Various moral sentences; the wise child; continence of speech; of the poor rich man and the rich poor man; ill-gotten wealth; delay of what is hoped for; the bad consequences of refusing instruction; providing for one’s children; the nece
Read more…Psalm 13 This Psalm contains the sentiments of an afflicted soul that earnestly desires succor from the Lord. The psalmist complains of delay, vv. 1-3; prays for light and comfort, because he finds himself on the brink of death, v. 3; dreads the revi
Read more…Job 13 Job defends himself against the accusations of his friends, and accuses them of endeavoring to pervert truth, vv. 1-8. Threatens them with God’s judgments, vv. 9-12. Begs some respite, and expresses strong confidence in God, vv. 13-19. He plea
Read more…Self-Love is the Greatest Hindrance to the Highest Good
The Voice of Christ
MY CHILD, you should give all for all, and in no way belong to yourself. You must know that self-love is more harmful to you than anything else in the world. In proportion to t
Proverbs 12 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. 2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a crafty man. 3 A man cannot be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot
Read more…Psalm 12 For the director of music. According to sheminith . A psalm of David. [a] 1 Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. 2 Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. 3 May
Read more…Put Your Ear to the Earth Job answered: “I’m sure you speak for all the experts, and when you die there’ll be no one left to tell us how to live. But don’t forget that I also have a brain— I don’t intend to play second fiddle to you. It doesn’t take
Read more…The Desire of Eternal Life; the Great Rewards Promised to Those Who Struggle The Voice of Christ MY CHILD, when you feel the desire for everlasting happiness poured out upon you from above, and when you long to depart out of the tabernacle of the
Read more…Promises for when you feel Dissatisfied Psal 34:10 (KJS) The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good [thing]. Isai 44:3 (KJS) For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry
Read more…Building Our Lives on His Mission Luke 4:14-30 Introduction Jesus Christ was not fuzzy on His mission. He was entirely focused. He knew what He had to be about. Our lives will be the more successful as we learn from Him what directed and dictated His
Read more…September 11 Morning Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Rom. 12:2)
Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil. (Exo. 23:2) Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?
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Read more…A Praying Pulpit Makes a Praying Pew I judge that my prayer is more than the devil himself; if it were otherwise, Luther would have fared differently long before this. Yet men will not see and acknowledge the great wonders or miracles God works in m
Read more…Proverbs 8 Wisdom's Call 1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: 4 "
Read more…Ecclesiastes 11 Bread Upon the Waters 1 Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again. 2 Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. 3 If clouds are full of water, the
Read more…Proverbs 11 1 The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight. 2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their dup
Read more…Psalm 11 For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: "Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at
Read more…Job 11 Zophar 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: 2 "Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated? 3 Will your idle talk reduce men to silence? Will no one rebuke you when you mock? 4 You say to God, 'My beliefs are flawl
Read more…Wanted: True Worshipers John 4:16-26 Introduction Mission statements are everywhere. Schools have them, hospitals have them, restaurants have them, and even the license bureau has one. It might not be wide of the mark to suggest that the chief missio
Read more…Promises for when you Feel Tempted 1Cor 10:12 (KJS) Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted a
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