Many religions place importance on doing something to gain God's favor. Let me at the beginning just say; there is nothing you or I can do to gain God's favor. There is no sacrifice, there is no sacrament, there is no good deed to your neighbor or the world which will gain you or me …
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Just saying, Lord, Does not Get It
If you are born in a hospital, does not make you a doctor, nurse, or even a hospital bed. Neither, if you are born in a garage does that make you a car, truck or motorcycle. Those may seem to be somewhat pathetic thoughts, but the point will be made in a moment. Hear the …
What the LORD Requires
Many people spend much of their time trying to perform religious duties. Religious duties that help them feel as though they are doing something that really obligates God to bless them, or to save them. They may have it in their mind or heart; If I just help this neighbor build that fence, then God …
Envy, The Oppressor, and Righteousness
"Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but His secret is with the righteous." Proverbs 3:31-32 (KJV) To regret living a life of good, and righteousness, due to the ill gotten, illegally gotten wealth of the "oppressor", the "froward" or perverse individual is …
Happiness is the LORD
"Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD." Psalm 144:15 (KJV) Just recently I seen a news item, I believe, was on NBC news doing a study on Happiness, and where to find it. I never watched the series, or the study, but …
When the Law of GOD is Voided by Humanity
"It is time for Thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void Thy law. Therefore I love Thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. Therefore I esteem all Thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way." Psalm 119:126-128 (KJV) The heart of the Psalmist is for the …
121011 In the latter times some shall depart from the faith
"Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving …
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112711 There shall be holiness
"But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions." Obadiah 17 (KJV) Today's Bible Reading - Obadiah 1
102911 All of them mourning, Every one for his iniquity
"But they that escape of them shall escape, and shall be on the mountains like doves of the valleys, all of them mourning, every one for his iniquity. All hands shall be feeble, and all knees shall be weak as water. They shall also gird themselves with sackcloth, and horror shall cover them; and shame …
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VOM Prayer Update 102111
VOM-USA Prayer Update for October 21, 2011 The Voice of the Martyrs USA: http://www.persecution.com For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Iran—Crackdown on Satellite Dishes—Mohabat News Luke 12:26If you then are not able to do the least, why are you …
VOM Prayer Update 101411
Let's remember to pray for all our brothers and sisters in Christ; and especially for those who are being persecuted and giving their lives for Jesus Christ. VOM-USA Prayer Update for October 14, 2011 The Voice of the Martyrs USA: http://www.persecution.com Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind …
VOM Prayer Update 100711
VOM-USA Prayer Update for October 7, 2011 The Voice of the Martyrs USA: http://www.persecution.com Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:10 Laos—Officials Seize Church Buildings—VOM Contacts, ASSIST News Service, Compass Direct News Proverbs 18:10The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run …
100111 In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt
"In that day shall there be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar at the border thereof to the LORD. And it shall be for a sign and for a witness unto the LORD of hosts in the land of Egypt: for they shall cry unto …
092911 Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass
"The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, 'Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: that I will break the Assyrian in My land, and upon My mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden …
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092811 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples
"For the LORD spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, 'Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid. Sanctify the LORD of hosts …
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