“Swear not at all.”—Matthew 5:34. The reason for this command is given: We are not to swear “by the heaven, for it is the throne of God; nor by the earth, for it is the footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swearContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 9”
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8
“Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife?”—Matthew 19:3. Among the Jews a man was permitted to put away his wife for the most trivial offenses, and the woman was then at liberty to marry again. This practice led to great wretchedness and sin. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus declaredContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: The Spirituality of the Law, Part 8”
When Bad Things Happen…
What do you believe? Do you feel like God is punishing you when bad things happen to you? Are you suffering without cause? Do you feel stripped of everything? Do you feel like God is treating you like His enemy? Do you feel cursed? Do you feel abandoned? Hear this (beginning at 2:59:00): http://www.youtube.com/live/hvLG4V_Isyw DearContinue reading “When Bad Things Happen…”
Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 3
Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears before God. You cannot burden Him; you cannot weary Him. He who numbers the hairs of your head is not indifferent to the wants of His children. “The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.” James 5:11. His heart of love is touchedContinue reading “Steps to Christ: The Privilege of Prayer—Chapter 11, Part 3”
The Pearl
Do you frequently sacrifice for someone you love? Afterward, however, just as often as you do, do they complain and ask where is the evidence of your love? Do you see yourself seeming helplessly doing wrong again and again? Afterward, however, do you find yourself blaming someone else for your actions? Do you wonder whereContinue reading “The Pearl”
Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 2
Jesus said, “Therefore doth My Father love Me, because I lay down My life, that I might take it again.” John 10:17. That is, “My Father has so loved you that He even loves Me more for giving My life to redeem you. In becoming your Substitute and Surety, by surrendering My life, by taking yourContinue reading “Steps to Christ: God’s Love for Man—Chapter 1, Part 2”
The Great Controversy: The Controversy Ended—Chapter 42, Part 4
Satan’s work of ruin is forever ended. For six thousand years he has wrought his will, filling the earth with woe and causing grief throughout the universe. The whole creation has groaned and travailed together in pain. Now God’s creatures are forever delivered from his presence and temptations. “The whole earth is at rest, andContinue reading “The Great Controversy: The Controversy Ended—Chapter 42, Part 4”