Proverbs 11:2 (NKJV) 2 When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom. Pride is a destroyer. Contrary to what most people are taught these days, it is not good to be proud. Yes, we should take pride in our work with regard to doing it to the best of our ability, … Read more
(Proverbs 29:25 NKJV) The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe. The definition of safe is: not able or likely to be hurt or harmed in any way: not in danger, not able or likely to be lost, taken away, or given away. We can all agree … Read more
Psalm 51:17 (NKJV) 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart – These, O God, You will not despise. This is such an important statement. Having a contrite heart is critical to our salvation. CONTRITE: feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for a sin or shortcoming Until we … Read more
Ecclesiastes 8:12 (NKJV) 12 Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days are prolonged, yet I surely know that it will be well with those who fear God, who fear before Him. Every day we see and hear more and more about the evil that’s pervading the world we live in. Some … Read more
(Psalm 30:12 NKJV) To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever. Being thankful is something we have to be conscious of every day. Have you ever gotten preoccupied with something that you are determined to get done, … Read more
Matthew 5:27-28 (NKJV) 27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery’.28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Lust has been around since man began to populate the earth. … Read more
(Psalm 20:6-7 NKJV) Now I know that the LORD saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand. {7} Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the LORD our God. Prayer should be the way of life … Read more
Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” It seems that we always hear about how the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. But we never hear about the last half of this verse. Knowledge of the Holy … Read more
(Galatians 4:16 NKJV) Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth? Have we ever had this happen when telling someone the truth? Are we now enemies because we spoke up and told them how we felt, only to protect them or out of concern? Sometimes this happens when we speak the … Read more
(Luke 6:35 NKJV) “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Learning how to love our enemies is completely opposite of what our flesh wants to … Read more
James 5:16 (NKJV) Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. We, followers of Christ, form a body. We are many different parts, operating as one unit. Or at least that’s how God intends for us to … Read more