“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when heContinue reading “Keep yourself – Part 2”
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Keep yourself – Part 1
“Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that weContinue reading “Keep yourself – Part 1”
Believe or not?
“Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. If I haveContinue reading “Believe or not?”
Faith: Not What You Might Think It Is
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6 KJV). But faith is in no sense allied to presumption. Only he who has true faith is secure against presumption. ForContinue reading “Faith: Not What You Might Think It Is”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 15 “Be not thou envious against evil men, Neither desire to be with them. For their heart studieth destruction, And their lips talk of mischief. Through wisdom is an house builded; And by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled WithContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked. Part 14 “When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently what is before thee: And put a knife to thy throat, If thou be a man given to appetite. Be not desirous of his dainties: For they are deceitful meat. Labour not to be rich:Continue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”
Moral virtues and contrary vices
The contrast of the godly, and the wicked: Part 13 “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold. The rich and poor meet together: The LORD is the maker of them all. A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: But the simpleContinue reading “Moral virtues and contrary vices”