Daniel, an Ambassador of Heaven Daniel and his companions in Babylon were, in their youth, apparently more favored of fortune than was Joseph in the earlier years of his life in Egypt; yet they were subjected to tests of character scarcely less severe. From the comparative simplicity of their Judean home these youth of royalContinue reading “It Might Not Be What You Think! True Education.1 #9”
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Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 6
“Strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life.”—Matthew 7:14. In the time of Christ the people of Palestine lived in walled towns, which were mostly situated upon hills or mountains. The gates, which were closed at sunset, were approached by steep, rocky roads, and the traveler journeying homeward at theContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 6”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 5
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.”—Matthew 7:12. On the assurance of the love of God toward us, Jesus enjoins love to one another, in one comprehensive principle covering all the relations of human fellowship. The Jews had been concerned about what they shouldContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 5”
Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”—Matthew 7:7. To leave no chance for unbelief, misunderstanding, or misinterpretation of His words, the Lord repeats the thrice-given promise. He longs to have those who would seek after God believe in Him who is ableContinue reading “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing: Not Judging, but Doing, Part 4”
Destiny of the Divided Heart
“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon” (Matthew 6:24 KJV). “No man can serve two masters.” We cannot serve God with a divided heart. Bible religion isContinue reading “Destiny of the Divided Heart”
Words to the Chosen Under Fire
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing” (James 1:2-4 KJV). “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness.” The sense of unworthiness will leadContinue reading “Words to the Chosen Under Fire”