Faith and Christianity, Heart, Mind, Soul and Strength

Loving God

Mike makes a very good point, “In Homer’s time (eighth century BC) and onward, however, it took on the even more significant meaning of both spiritual and intellectual life, including man’s will and decision-making. These meanings flowed naturally into NT usage and provide us with striking applications.” Similarly Old John Gill started his commentary with… Continue reading Loving God

Devotional Readings, Heart, Mind, Soul, Strength

Proverbs 16 – This captures them all…

Ok, I'm over posting today, but I am refining my efforts to perceive...Mar 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Direction concerning all of these elements are contain in this… Continue reading Proverbs 16 – This captures them all…

Devotional Readings, Mind

John 7:16 – …My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.

Joh 7:16  Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.Joh 7:17  If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.I will classify this couplet on doctrine under the category of the Mind. We are called to understand all… Continue reading John 7:16 – …My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.