Category: Faith and Christianity

I was surprised to note that John ended his letter with this word of exhortation. I couldn't find his use of the word "idol(s)" anywhere else. Others yes, but not John.Gill writes:1 John 5:21Little children, keep yourselves from idols, Amen. From Heathen idols and idolatry, into which the saints in those times might be liable to… Continue reading 1 John 5:21 – Idols, where are yours?

Often times today, words of truth are looked upon as bring judgmental, unloving and not pragmatic to the growth of the church. Therefore those who say them are silenced or condemned.As you read below this has gone on a long time.Looking at Stephen's example.Act 6:11  Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak… Continue reading Acts 7 – How to Speak the Truth in Love

Perhaps a daily reminder of these verses would be of great benefit to the world. Some things are just neglected, others forgotten, others outright rejected, but there is much wisdom into today's issues to be found here.https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/Prov.13Pro 13:1  A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.Pro 13:2  A man shall eat good by the… Continue reading Proverbs 13 – Forgotten Wisdom

I posted on Job 13 earlier today.As you listen to this Psalm think of the themes that David and Job share.https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/Ps.69