There is more bad news in this passage, both to Jeroboam and Israel, and unfortunately to the "man of God out of Judah".God tested him in verse 18 with a lie, this time using the "old prophet".This reminds me of the garden incident ..Gen 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the… Continue reading Consequences of Sin
Category: Faith and Christianity
2 John 1 – Words of Warning
This passage serves to further define what John means by love.Deu 26:16 This day the LORD thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.Deu 6:5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and… Continue reading 2 John 1 – Words of Warning
Matthew 10 …..but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
Mat 10:13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.I've heard this verse being quoted often.This is a good thought but I would caution those who use this verse to be sure they have read all of chapter 10.Mat 10:14 And… Continue reading Matthew 10 …..but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
The conclusion of the whole matter…..
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.Reading this, this morning and reflecting on the blessings of my daughters, son-in-law, wife and mother-in-law....I could not help but think what a deep and timeless message is given to us in the… Continue reading The conclusion of the whole matter…..