Heart Knowledge of God

“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3 KJV). “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at theContinue reading “Heart Knowledge of God”

Blessed are they whose God is the Lord

“Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: For praise is comely for the upright. Praise the LORD with harp: Sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings. Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise. For the word of the LORD is right; And all his worksContinue reading “Blessed are they whose God is the Lord”

Please, Stop!

“And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it isContinue reading “Please, Stop!”

No More Sin!

“And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life” (Revelation 21:27 KJV). Jesus . . .points out the need of purity of heart. The wisdom that is from above “is first pure.”Continue reading “No More Sin!”

No Time to Waste

“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time, because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15, 16, KJV). Our time belongs to God. Every moment is His, and we are under the most solemn obligation to improve it to His glory. Of no talent He has given will He requireContinue reading “No Time to Waste”

Your Influence: Is it for good or evil?

“And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour” (Ephesians 5:2, KJV). The life of Christ was an ever-widening, shoreless influence, an influence that bound Him to God and to the whole human family. Through Christ, GodContinue reading “Your Influence: Is it for good or evil?”

Talents: What are you doing?

This chapter is based on Matthew 25:13-30. Christ on the Mount of Olives had spoken to His disciples of His second advent to the world. He had specified certain signs that were to show when His coming was near, and had bidden His disciples watch and be ready. Again He repeated the warning, “Watch therefore; forContinue reading “Talents: What are you doing?”