Today’s Word
The Consequences of Indecision
I hate those who are double-minded, but I love Your law. Psalm 119:113 NASB Double-minded – Who is the double-minded man? You might think that it is the person who just can’t decide, the one who seems constantly torn between alternatives. Years ago a friend of mine called this person (referring to me, by the…
The Necessity of Desire
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. Genesis 3:6 NASB When – Suppose…
What Kind of Fool?
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel. Proverbs 20:3 NASB Fool – Proverbs employs several different words for the English “fool.” Knowing which one makes a big difference. “Fool” can be the translation of ‘ewil (as it is here), or kesil or nabal. Sometimes it is even…
To the Winner Belongs . . .
Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, but any fool will quarrel. Proverbs 20:3 NASB Keeping away – What does it mean to “keep away” from strife? Does it mean to turn the other cheek? Does it mean to walk away? Does it mean to never press for the truth? When you…
A Terrifying Calm
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; he who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life. Proverbs 20:2 NASB Provokes – At 3AM I got out of my sleeping bag and unzipped the tent door. There was just enough moonlight to see around the campsite. Everyone else in the…
A Covenant of Purpose
The LORD God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. Genesis 2:22 NASB Fashioned – If you read the Genesis account of creation within the framework of covenant commitments, you might notice the following pattern. God makes a covenant of power with male…
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