"Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; that useth his neighbour's service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; that saith, 'I will build me a wide house and large chambers, and cutteth him out windows;' and it is cieled with cedar, and painted with vermilion. …
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The Word For Today – December 13, 2024, Friday
Money and Evil Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed. And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful …
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The Ten Commandments
Reading for today in Exodus and chapters 17 through 20 we read of the LORD providing water miraculously. That is the work of the Almighty. We dare not think these commandments do not apply to the Christian today; but do know that if we know Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior they are written …
The Lord Knows How To Deliver The Godly
We must keep in mind that there is none righteous by our own doing; not one. It is through and by Jesus Christ alone that God declares one righteous, just, godly. It is God's declaration not ours. In today's reading of 2 Peter chapters 1 through 3 you will read the following: But there were …
God’s People Do Not Know His Judgment
If you are following the schedule we have; today's reading is Jeremiah 7 through 9. We pray you attended worship services in your local church yesterday and blessed the name of the Lord. "At that time," saith the LORD, "they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his …
No Peace to the Wicked
And shall say, "Cast ye up, cast ye up, prepare the way, take up the stumblingblock out of the way of My people." For thus saith the High and Lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble …
To Be a Pastor…
This is a true saying, "If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work." A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a …
A Roaring Lion and the Prince
As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. Proverbs 28:15-16 For today's Bible reading read Proverbs 28 through 29 and New Testament 1 Timothy 1 We pray …
The Ten Commandments
"And God spake all these words, saying, 'I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness that is in heaven above, or …
Set Your Main Interest On Things Above – Colossians 3:1-8
"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall …
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Solely for the Gospel of Christ
"For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness: nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ." 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6 (KJV) In Thessalonica the apostles could have used …
Revive Me in Your Way
"Incline my heart to Your testimonies, and not to covetousness. Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things, and revive me in Your way." Psalm 119:36-37 (NKJV) As I read Psalms 116-120 this morning, and came to Psalm 119 I noticed several verses saying "Revive me" or something to do with reviving. The KJV …
Scripture Of The Day 122510
"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be …
Scripture Of The Day 121710
"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; …
Wednesday Evening Bible Study 03/17/10
FROM DELIVERANCE TO GLORY God And His People Too - Exodus 20:12-17 In our world there are many problems. There have been for thousands of years. There has been problems in families, extended families, communities, States, and nations of the world. It will continue that way until people heed the message of the Word of …
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