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There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 HCSB This Scripture passage goes on to talk about how there is a time to give birth and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot a time to tear down, and a time…
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6 KJV Our Scripture passage for today is the last verse of the 23rd Psalm. This Psalm was written by David. David began his life as a young shepherd boy.…
As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for You, God. I thirst for God, the living God. When can I come and appear before God? Psalms 42:1 HCSB Here in Southeast Louisiana, we have been experiencing a severe drought. First, the first time I can ever recall in my life,…
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s decree will prevail. Proverbs 19:21 HCSB The heart of a man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9 HCSB Our lives are a lot like a movie being played out on a DVR. We have those moments where we…
By Myself I have sworn; Truth has gone from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow to Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. Isaiah 45:23 HCSB There will come a day when everyone will bow down and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Romans 14:11 says, “For it is…
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16 NKJV I can remember memorizing this verse in Sunday School as a child. It’s probably one of the first verses I could recite. We often recite it.…
But if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:20-21 HCSB Today, we conclude our discussion on Christian Ethics. In these verses,…
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. Friends do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay. Romans 12:17-19 HCSB These Christian ethics get…
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Be in agreement with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. Romans 12:14-16 HCSB As we continue our discussion on Christian ethics…
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction, be persistent in prayer. Share with the saints in their needs; pursue hospitality. Romans 12:12-13 HCSB Yesterday we spoke of Christian ethics or how a Christian should behave. We talked about loving without hypocrisy and detesting evil and clinging to what is good. Today we will continue on…