(Proverbs 21:5) Haste leads to poverty.
Proverbs 21:5 warns us about the destructive consequences of reckless haste.
Acting with haste means acting impulsively and impatiently
(Proverbs 14:30) Envy (jealousy) rots the bones.
Many people in our world are consumed by envy and jealousy.
Poison!
Envy is the twisted desire to covet the
(Proverbs 12:10) The righteous care for the needs of their animals.
When discussing Christian wisdom and living, we rarely emphasize the importance of caring for the needs of animals.
How many
(Hebrews 13:15) Continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God.
Throughout the Old Testament, the worship of Israel included many different kinds of sacrifices at the Jerusalem Temple.
It was
Hebrews 11:6 “God rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Christians often think they can approach God casually and without passion, yet still experience His presence in their lives.
Hebrews
(James 2:23) A friend of God.
I have been reflecting recently on the wonderful truth that we can have a deep, personal friendship with God.
In
(Hebrews 11:19) God has the power to raise the dead.
Many philosophies and religions may help bad people become a little better, but God alone has the power to transfer
(1 Timothy 1:18) Fight the battle well.
Every day is a spiritual battle for Christians.
A daily spiritual battle is not some obscure or strange teaching.
We
(1 Thessalonians 5:14) Help the weak.
In 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Paul exhorts us to help those who are "weak" in the church—for
(2 Thessalonians 3:13) Never get tired of doing what is good.
Why would Paul exhort the Christians in Thessalonica not to grow tired or weary of doing what is good and
