• Proverbs
    Chapter 10

    1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

    2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

    3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

    4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

    5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

    6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

    7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

    8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

    9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

    10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

    11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

    12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

    13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

    14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

    15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

    16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

    17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

    18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

    19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

    20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

    22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

    23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

    24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

    25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

    26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

    27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

    28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

    29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

    30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

    31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

    32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
    Proverbs Chapter 10 1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. 9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. 13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. 14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. 15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. 17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. 18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. 19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. 22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. 23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. 26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. 29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. 31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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    The Sin of Silence: When You Forget the Image You Bear
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  • WOMAN OF NIGHTFALL

    She stands where the river drinks the moon,
    where sky unrolls its trembling green —
    a Native daughter carved in quiet,
    strong the way still water is strong.

    A raven cuts the northern light,
    its wings like an old prophecy —
    remember, remember,
    it seems to say.

    She does not kneel before the world,
    she listens to it —
    to ancestors folded in aurora silk,
    to name the wind still pronounces.

    Her silence is not absence —
    It is a vow held between ribs:
    that her people will not fade
    while even one woman remains
    to face the night
    without closing her eyes.

    Artist and narrator: Elvis Becker
    WOMAN OF NIGHTFALL She stands where the river drinks the moon, where sky unrolls its trembling green — a Native daughter carved in quiet, strong the way still water is strong. A raven cuts the northern light, its wings like an old prophecy — remember, remember, it seems to say. She does not kneel before the world, she listens to it — to ancestors folded in aurora silk, to name the wind still pronounces. Her silence is not absence — It is a vow held between ribs: that her people will not fade while even one woman remains to face the night without closing her eyes. 🎨Artist and narrator: Elvis Becker
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  • #Bible / #Scripture / #Doctrine Study Topic: #Racism is #SIN!!
    Plain and Simple! The #Scriptures Says!
    Racism is SIN!

    #Genesis 1:27 So #God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; #male and #female created He them.

    #1Samuel 16:7c the LORD looketh on the heart.

    #Acts 10:34 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

    #Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

    Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth

    #James 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the #law as transgressors.
    #Bible / #Scripture / #Doctrine Study Topic: #Racism is #SIN!! Plain and Simple! The #Scriptures Says! Racism is SIN! #Genesis 1:27 So #God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; #male and #female created He them. #1Samuel 16:7c the LORD looketh on the heart. #Acts 10:34 34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: #Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth #James 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the #law as transgressors.
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  • When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, Jesus began, “Our Father who is in heaven…” (Mt. 6:9). Brethren, this wasn’t a prescription for repetition. While there is certainly nothing wrong with reciting Jesus’ specific prayer on occasion, that was not Jesus purpose in those words.

    Prayer is not supposed to be long-winded or repetitive. For such are vanity (Mt. 6:7). God is omniscient. He knows every word before it is on your lips (Ps. 139:4). Do you not realize then that He also knows your every need? (Mt. 6:8)

    Jesus gave His followers a model for prayer. It begins with recognition of God’s holiness (M6. 6:9). Adoration, recognition of God’s surpassing glory, and a desire for His kingdom, and to see His will (not ours) done, is primary in this pattern (Mt. 6:10). Are you seeking His kingdom first (Mt. 6:33), or are you busy building your own?

    Next comes requests to have our needs met, to receive “our daily bread” (Mt. 6:11). Notice Jesus here is focused on daily requirements, not our greatest desires. This harkens back to Israel wandering in the wilderness, when God provided manna that they collected each day for use that day alone. We need not worry about the future (Mt. 6:34). Are you concerned for tomorrow, or learning to depend on God for your needs today?

    After our physical needs comes our spiritual need, that of forgiveness (Mt. 6:12), and notice Jesus connects God forgiving us with our forgiving others. Jesus reiterates this specifically in verse 15, where He exhorts that, if we do not forgive, God will not forgive us. Are you harboring anger? Bitterness? Unforgiveness? I tell you, fostering any of these does not hurt the one against whom you hold them - it only hurts you.

    Lastly, Jesus teaches us to pray for strength, spiritual strength to withstand temptation and resist evil (Mt. 6:13). We need such strength from His indwelling Spirit, because our flesh is constantly making war with it (Gal. 5:16-17). Therefore, we must be always seeking to walk in the Spirit, donning our armor (Eph. 6:14-18), and trusting God for the victory in the spiritual battles we face daily.

    Christian, if you are not praying such things regularly, I urge you, take time today, and every day, to do so. For this is part and parcel of taking up our cross daily and following Jesus (Lk. 9:23).

    ——————
    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, October 29

    "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, etc." Matthew 6:9

    This prayer begins where all true prayer must commence, with the spirit of adoption, "Our Father." There is no acceptable prayer until we can say, "I will arise, and go unto my Father." This child-like spirit soon perceives the grandeur of the Father "in heaven," and ascends to devout adoration, "Hallowed be Thy name." The child lisping, "Abba, Father," grows into the cherub crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy." There is but a step from rapturous worship to the glowing missionary spirit, which is a sure outgrowth of filial love and reverent adoration- "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Next follows the heartfelt expression of dependence upon God- "Give us this day our daily bread." Being further illuminated by the Spirit, he discovers that he is not only dependent, but sinful, hence he entreats for mercy, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" and being pardoned, having the righteousness of Christ imputed, and knowing his acceptance with God, he humbly supplicates for holy perseverance, "Lead us not into temptation." The man who is really forgiven, is anxious not to offend again; the possession of justification leads to an anxious desire for sanctification. "Forgive us our debts," that is justification; "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," that is sanctification in its negative and positive forms. As the result of all this, there follows a triumphant ascription of praise, "Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever, Amen." We rejoice that our King reigns in providence and shall reign in grace, from the river even to the ends of the earth, and of His dominion there shall be no end. Thus from a sense of adoption, up to fellowship with our reigning Lord, this short model of prayer conducts the soul. Lord, teach us thus to pray.
    When Jesus’ disciples asked Him how to pray, Jesus began, “Our Father who is in heaven…” (Mt. 6:9). Brethren, this wasn’t a prescription for repetition. While there is certainly nothing wrong with reciting Jesus’ specific prayer on occasion, that was not Jesus purpose in those words. Prayer is not supposed to be long-winded or repetitive. For such are vanity (Mt. 6:7). God is omniscient. He knows every word before it is on your lips (Ps. 139:4). Do you not realize then that He also knows your every need? (Mt. 6:8) Jesus gave His followers a model for prayer. It begins with recognition of God’s holiness (M6. 6:9). Adoration, recognition of God’s surpassing glory, and a desire for His kingdom, and to see His will (not ours) done, is primary in this pattern (Mt. 6:10). Are you seeking His kingdom first (Mt. 6:33), or are you busy building your own? Next comes requests to have our needs met, to receive “our daily bread” (Mt. 6:11). Notice Jesus here is focused on daily requirements, not our greatest desires. This harkens back to Israel wandering in the wilderness, when God provided manna that they collected each day for use that day alone. We need not worry about the future (Mt. 6:34). Are you concerned for tomorrow, or learning to depend on God for your needs today? After our physical needs comes our spiritual need, that of forgiveness (Mt. 6:12), and notice Jesus connects God forgiving us with our forgiving others. Jesus reiterates this specifically in verse 15, where He exhorts that, if we do not forgive, God will not forgive us. Are you harboring anger? Bitterness? Unforgiveness? I tell you, fostering any of these does not hurt the one against whom you hold them - it only hurts you. Lastly, Jesus teaches us to pray for strength, spiritual strength to withstand temptation and resist evil (Mt. 6:13). We need such strength from His indwelling Spirit, because our flesh is constantly making war with it (Gal. 5:16-17). Therefore, we must be always seeking to walk in the Spirit, donning our armor (Eph. 6:14-18), and trusting God for the victory in the spiritual battles we face daily. Christian, if you are not praying such things regularly, I urge you, take time today, and every day, to do so. For this is part and parcel of taking up our cross daily and following Jesus (Lk. 9:23). —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, October 29 "After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, etc." Matthew 6:9 This prayer begins where all true prayer must commence, with the spirit of adoption, "Our Father." There is no acceptable prayer until we can say, "I will arise, and go unto my Father." This child-like spirit soon perceives the grandeur of the Father "in heaven," and ascends to devout adoration, "Hallowed be Thy name." The child lisping, "Abba, Father," grows into the cherub crying, "Holy, Holy, Holy." There is but a step from rapturous worship to the glowing missionary spirit, which is a sure outgrowth of filial love and reverent adoration- "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Next follows the heartfelt expression of dependence upon God- "Give us this day our daily bread." Being further illuminated by the Spirit, he discovers that he is not only dependent, but sinful, hence he entreats for mercy, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors:" and being pardoned, having the righteousness of Christ imputed, and knowing his acceptance with God, he humbly supplicates for holy perseverance, "Lead us not into temptation." The man who is really forgiven, is anxious not to offend again; the possession of justification leads to an anxious desire for sanctification. "Forgive us our debts," that is justification; "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," that is sanctification in its negative and positive forms. As the result of all this, there follows a triumphant ascription of praise, "Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever and ever, Amen." We rejoice that our King reigns in providence and shall reign in grace, from the river even to the ends of the earth, and of His dominion there shall be no end. Thus from a sense of adoption, up to fellowship with our reigning Lord, this short model of prayer conducts the soul. Lord, teach us thus to pray.
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  • Scripture informs us of our Lord’s life in the flesh that He had “no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him (Isa. 53:2). There was nothing particularly attractive about Him physically. There was no worldly reason for people to be drawn to Him. Yet Solomon, in allegorical fashion, describes Him as having a head of pure gold and flowing locks, black like a raven (Song of Solomon 511).

    No, he was not beautiful by earthly standards, yet he was and is more valuable than pure gold. Is anyone more valuable than our Lord? May it never be!

    Likewise, Solomon paints a picture of an incomparable crown of hair, in ways harkening to that which gave Samson his strength. Though we read nought of the Jesus’ earthly strength, et does anyone’s might compare His? Or does anyone deserve so great a crown as Christ Himself? Never shall it be so!

    Though our Lord came in humility, appearing in the likeness of sinful human flesh (Rom. 8:3; Phil. 2:5-8), that flesh masked the glory which He had with the father before the world was created (Jn. 17:5).

    Three of Lord’s apostles (Peter, James, and John) were blessed to see even a hint of this glory when they went up the mountain with Jesus (Mt. 17:1-2). Just imagine the day when we will see His glory in its fullness and be glorified along with Him (Rom. 8:17)!

    While we await that day, let us continue to look to Him now, to see in what limited fashion we may (1 Cor. 3:12) the glory He allows, and to live in such a way as to show that we seek to enter into that glory with Him.

    ——————
    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Evening, October 28

    "His head is as the most fine gold, His locks are bushy, and black as a raven." Song of Solomon 5:11

    Comparisons all fail to set forth the Lord Jesus, but the spouse uses the best within her reach. By the head of Jesus we may understand His deity, "for the head of Christ is God" and then the ingot of purest gold is the best conceivable metaphor, but all too poor to describe one so precious, so pure, so dear, so glorious. Jesus is not a grain of gold, but a vast globe of it, a priceless mass of treasure such as earth and heaven cannot excel. The creatures are mere iron and clay, they all shall perish like wood, hay, and stubble, but the everliving Head of the creation of God shall shine on for ever and ever. In Him is no mixture, nor smallest taint of alloy. He is for ever infinitely holy and altogether divine. The bushy locks depict His manly vigour. There is nothing effeminate in our Beloved. He is the manliest of men. Bold as a lion, laborious as an ox, swift as an eagle. Every conceivable and inconceivable beauty is to be found in Him, though once He was despised and rejected of men.

    His head the finest gold;
    With secret sweet perfume,
    His curled locks hang all as black
    As any raven's plume.

    The glory of His head is not shorn away, He is eternally crowned with peerless majesty. The black hair indicates youthful freshness, for Jesus has the dew of His youth upon Him. Others grow languid with age, but He is for ever a Priest as was Melchisedek; others come and go, but He abides as God upon His throne, world without end. We will behold Him tonight and adore Him. Angels are gazing upon Him- His redeemed must not turn away their eyes from Him. Where else is there such a Beloved? O for an hour's fellowship with Him! Away, ye intruding cares! Jesus draws me, and I run after Him.
    Scripture informs us of our Lord’s life in the flesh that He had “no stately form or majesty that we should look upon Him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him (Isa. 53:2). There was nothing particularly attractive about Him physically. There was no worldly reason for people to be drawn to Him. Yet Solomon, in allegorical fashion, describes Him as having a head of pure gold and flowing locks, black like a raven (Song of Solomon 511). No, he was not beautiful by earthly standards, yet he was and is more valuable than pure gold. Is anyone more valuable than our Lord? May it never be! Likewise, Solomon paints a picture of an incomparable crown of hair, in ways harkening to that which gave Samson his strength. Though we read nought of the Jesus’ earthly strength, et does anyone’s might compare His? Or does anyone deserve so great a crown as Christ Himself? Never shall it be so! Though our Lord came in humility, appearing in the likeness of sinful human flesh (Rom. 8:3; Phil. 2:5-8), that flesh masked the glory which He had with the father before the world was created (Jn. 17:5). Three of Lord’s apostles (Peter, James, and John) were blessed to see even a hint of this glory when they went up the mountain with Jesus (Mt. 17:1-2). Just imagine the day when we will see His glory in its fullness and be glorified along with Him (Rom. 8:17)! While we await that day, let us continue to look to Him now, to see in what limited fashion we may (1 Cor. 3:12) the glory He allows, and to live in such a way as to show that we seek to enter into that glory with Him. —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Evening, October 28 "His head is as the most fine gold, His locks are bushy, and black as a raven." Song of Solomon 5:11 Comparisons all fail to set forth the Lord Jesus, but the spouse uses the best within her reach. By the head of Jesus we may understand His deity, "for the head of Christ is God" and then the ingot of purest gold is the best conceivable metaphor, but all too poor to describe one so precious, so pure, so dear, so glorious. Jesus is not a grain of gold, but a vast globe of it, a priceless mass of treasure such as earth and heaven cannot excel. The creatures are mere iron and clay, they all shall perish like wood, hay, and stubble, but the everliving Head of the creation of God shall shine on for ever and ever. In Him is no mixture, nor smallest taint of alloy. He is for ever infinitely holy and altogether divine. The bushy locks depict His manly vigour. There is nothing effeminate in our Beloved. He is the manliest of men. Bold as a lion, laborious as an ox, swift as an eagle. Every conceivable and inconceivable beauty is to be found in Him, though once He was despised and rejected of men. His head the finest gold; With secret sweet perfume, His curled locks hang all as black As any raven's plume. The glory of His head is not shorn away, He is eternally crowned with peerless majesty. The black hair indicates youthful freshness, for Jesus has the dew of His youth upon Him. Others grow languid with age, but He is for ever a Priest as was Melchisedek; others come and go, but He abides as God upon His throne, world without end. We will behold Him tonight and adore Him. Angels are gazing upon Him- His redeemed must not turn away their eyes from Him. Where else is there such a Beloved? O for an hour's fellowship with Him! Away, ye intruding cares! Jesus draws me, and I run after Him.
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  • Trump's NEW Map Flips the Globalist Chessboard: Is it Why JFK Was Assassinated?
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  • Brothers and sisters in Christ, there is no room for pride in our lives. For what have we that we did not receive (1 Cor. 4:7)? What have we contributed to our salvation other than the sin that made it necessary?

    Believer, God called you and chose you out of the world (Jn. 15:19). This is the essence of the Greek word translated “church” in the Scriptures. This word, ἐκκλησία (ekklesia), is a combination of two words: ἐκ (ek), meaning “out” or “out of”, and καλέω (kaleo), meaning “to call.” We are those who have been called out of the world.

    As such, we shall be hated by the world, because we are no longer of the world (Jn. 15:19). Why are we no longer of the world? Because he chose us out of the world (Jn. 15:19). This was not our doing - it was His.

    As we’re told in Titus 3:5, it was not on the basis of any deeds which we have done in righteousness that He saved us, but because of His mercy. Ephesians 2:8-9 confirms this, telling us that our salvation is not a result of our works, which is why we have no room to boast. Paul reaffirms this in Rom. 3:27 where he tells us that boasting is excluded by the law of faith.

    Brethren, let us always be humble and sober-minded regarding ourselves, and consider others more important (Phil. 2:3-4). This is the attitude of Christ (Phil. 2:5), the one who called us and chose us, and so it should be our attitude as well.

    The world may hate us because we were chosen out of it, but the God who chose us loves us. Therefore, let us live in, by, and exemplifying that love as we live in this world from which we’ve been redeemed.

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    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, October 28

    "I have chosen you out of the world." John 15:19

    Here is distinguishing grace and discriminating regard; for some are made the special objects of divine affection. Do not be afraid to dwell upon this high doctrine of election. When your mind is most heavy and depressed, you will find it to be a bottle of richest cordial. Those who doubt the doctrines of grace, or who cast them into the shade, miss the richest clusters of Eshcol; they lose the wines on the lees well refined, the fat things full of marrow. There is no balm in Gilead comparable to it. If the honey in Jonathan's wood when but touched enlightened the eyes, this is honey which will enlighten your heart to love and learn the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Eat, and fear not a surfeit; live upon this choice dainty, and fear not that it will be too delicate a diet. Meat from the King's table will hurt none of His courtiers. Desire to have your mind enlarged, that you may comprehend more and more the eternal, everlasting, discriminating love of God. When you have mounted as high as election, tarry on its sister mount, the covenant of grace. Covenant engagements are the munitions of stupendous rock behind which we lie entrenched; covenant engagements with the surety, Christ Jesus, are the quiet resting-places of trembling spirits.

    "His oath, His covenant, His blood,
    Support me in the raging flood;
    When every earthly prop gives way,
    This still is all my strength and stay."

    If Jesus undertook to bring me to glory, and if the Father promised that He would give me to the Son to be a part of the infinite reward of the travail of His soul; then, my soul, till God Himself shall be unfaithful, till Jesus shall cease to be the truth, thou art safe. When David danced before the ark, he told Michal that election made him do so. Come, my soul, exult before the God of grace and leap for joy of heart.
    Brothers and sisters in Christ, there is no room for pride in our lives. For what have we that we did not receive (1 Cor. 4:7)? What have we contributed to our salvation other than the sin that made it necessary? Believer, God called you and chose you out of the world (Jn. 15:19). This is the essence of the Greek word translated “church” in the Scriptures. This word, ἐκκλησία (ekklesia), is a combination of two words: ἐκ (ek), meaning “out” or “out of”, and καλέω (kaleo), meaning “to call.” We are those who have been called out of the world. As such, we shall be hated by the world, because we are no longer of the world (Jn. 15:19). Why are we no longer of the world? Because he chose us out of the world (Jn. 15:19). This was not our doing - it was His. As we’re told in Titus 3:5, it was not on the basis of any deeds which we have done in righteousness that He saved us, but because of His mercy. Ephesians 2:8-9 confirms this, telling us that our salvation is not a result of our works, which is why we have no room to boast. Paul reaffirms this in Rom. 3:27 where he tells us that boasting is excluded by the law of faith. Brethren, let us always be humble and sober-minded regarding ourselves, and consider others more important (Phil. 2:3-4). This is the attitude of Christ (Phil. 2:5), the one who called us and chose us, and so it should be our attitude as well. The world may hate us because we were chosen out of it, but the God who chose us loves us. Therefore, let us live in, by, and exemplifying that love as we live in this world from which we’ve been redeemed. —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, October 28 "I have chosen you out of the world." John 15:19 Here is distinguishing grace and discriminating regard; for some are made the special objects of divine affection. Do not be afraid to dwell upon this high doctrine of election. When your mind is most heavy and depressed, you will find it to be a bottle of richest cordial. Those who doubt the doctrines of grace, or who cast them into the shade, miss the richest clusters of Eshcol; they lose the wines on the lees well refined, the fat things full of marrow. There is no balm in Gilead comparable to it. If the honey in Jonathan's wood when but touched enlightened the eyes, this is honey which will enlighten your heart to love and learn the mysteries of the kingdom of God. Eat, and fear not a surfeit; live upon this choice dainty, and fear not that it will be too delicate a diet. Meat from the King's table will hurt none of His courtiers. Desire to have your mind enlarged, that you may comprehend more and more the eternal, everlasting, discriminating love of God. When you have mounted as high as election, tarry on its sister mount, the covenant of grace. Covenant engagements are the munitions of stupendous rock behind which we lie entrenched; covenant engagements with the surety, Christ Jesus, are the quiet resting-places of trembling spirits. "His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the raging flood; When every earthly prop gives way, This still is all my strength and stay." If Jesus undertook to bring me to glory, and if the Father promised that He would give me to the Son to be a part of the infinite reward of the travail of His soul; then, my soul, till God Himself shall be unfaithful, till Jesus shall cease to be the truth, thou art safe. When David danced before the ark, he told Michal that election made him do so. Come, my soul, exult before the God of grace and leap for joy of heart.
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  • Beloved brethren, before we were called, we were “all as an unclean thing” (Isa.64.6). Isaiah uses an even more graphic description even for our “righteous” deeds, which are not righteous at all before we are created anew.

    But thanks be to God, we have received the new birth! Having been born first of flesh, we have now been born of the Spirit (Jn. 3:6), and we are now new creatures (2 Cor. 5:17).

    How beautiful the gift we’ve been given that, though we were, by nature, children of wrath, walking according to the ways of this world, indulging our flesh (Eph. 2:1-3), God in His mercy and His love for us saved us, while we were yet dead in sin, made us alive together with Christ (Eph. 2:4-5).

    While we yet wrestle with temptation, we now have the power instead to obey God, to live not as slaves to sin, but as servants of righteousness (Rom. 6:17-18).

    Let us be humbled by this grace shown us, and let us rejoice in Christ who sets us free from the body of this death! (Rom. 7:24).

    ——————
    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Evening, October 27

    "We are all as an unclean thing." Isaiah 64:6

    The believer is a new creature, he belongs to a holy generation and a peculiar people- the Spirit of God is in him, and in all respects he is far removed from the natural man; but for all that the Christian is a sinner still. He is so from the imperfection of his nature, and will continue so to the end of his earthly life. The black fingers of sin leave smuts upon our fairest robes. Sin mars our repentance, ere the great Potter has finished it, upon the wheel. Selfishness defiles our tears, and unbelief tampers with our faith. The best thing we ever did apart from the merit of Jesus only swelled the number of our sins; for when we have been most pure in our own sight, yet, like the heavens, we are not pure in God's sight; and as He charged His angels with folly, much more must He charge us with it, even in our most angelic frames of mind. The song which thrills to heaven, and seeks to emulate seraphic strains, hath human discords in it. The prayer which moves the arm of God is still a bruised and battered prayer, and only moves that arm because the sinless One, the great Mediator, has stepped in to take away the sin of our supplication. The most golden faith or the purest degree of sanctification to which a Christian ever attained on earth, has still so much alloy in it as to be only worthy of the flames, in itself considered. Every night we look in the glass we see a sinner, and had need confess, "We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags." Oh, how precious the blood of Christ to such hearts as ours! How priceless a gift is His perfect righteousness! And how bright the hope of perfect holiness hereafter! Even now, though sin dwells in us, its power is broken. It has no dominion; it is a broken-backed snake; we are in bitter conflict with it, but it is with a vanquished foe that we have to deal. Yet a little while and we shall enter victoriously into the city where nothing defileth.
    Beloved brethren, before we were called, we were “all as an unclean thing” (Isa.64.6). Isaiah uses an even more graphic description even for our “righteous” deeds, which are not righteous at all before we are created anew. But thanks be to God, we have received the new birth! Having been born first of flesh, we have now been born of the Spirit (Jn. 3:6), and we are now new creatures (2 Cor. 5:17). How beautiful the gift we’ve been given that, though we were, by nature, children of wrath, walking according to the ways of this world, indulging our flesh (Eph. 2:1-3), God in His mercy and His love for us saved us, while we were yet dead in sin, made us alive together with Christ (Eph. 2:4-5). While we yet wrestle with temptation, we now have the power instead to obey God, to live not as slaves to sin, but as servants of righteousness (Rom. 6:17-18). Let us be humbled by this grace shown us, and let us rejoice in Christ who sets us free from the body of this death! (Rom. 7:24). —————— Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Evening, October 27 "We are all as an unclean thing." Isaiah 64:6 The believer is a new creature, he belongs to a holy generation and a peculiar people- the Spirit of God is in him, and in all respects he is far removed from the natural man; but for all that the Christian is a sinner still. He is so from the imperfection of his nature, and will continue so to the end of his earthly life. The black fingers of sin leave smuts upon our fairest robes. Sin mars our repentance, ere the great Potter has finished it, upon the wheel. Selfishness defiles our tears, and unbelief tampers with our faith. The best thing we ever did apart from the merit of Jesus only swelled the number of our sins; for when we have been most pure in our own sight, yet, like the heavens, we are not pure in God's sight; and as He charged His angels with folly, much more must He charge us with it, even in our most angelic frames of mind. The song which thrills to heaven, and seeks to emulate seraphic strains, hath human discords in it. The prayer which moves the arm of God is still a bruised and battered prayer, and only moves that arm because the sinless One, the great Mediator, has stepped in to take away the sin of our supplication. The most golden faith or the purest degree of sanctification to which a Christian ever attained on earth, has still so much alloy in it as to be only worthy of the flames, in itself considered. Every night we look in the glass we see a sinner, and had need confess, "We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags." Oh, how precious the blood of Christ to such hearts as ours! How priceless a gift is His perfect righteousness! And how bright the hope of perfect holiness hereafter! Even now, though sin dwells in us, its power is broken. It has no dominion; it is a broken-backed snake; we are in bitter conflict with it, but it is with a vanquished foe that we have to deal. Yet a little while and we shall enter victoriously into the city where nothing defileth.
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  • Proverbs
    Chapter 7

    1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.

    2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.

    3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.

    4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

    5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.

    6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement,

    7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

    8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house,

    9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night:

    10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart.

    11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house:

    12 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.)

    13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,

    14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows.

    15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee.

    16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt.

    17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

    18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves.

    19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey:

    20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed.

    21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him.

    22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks;

    23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.

    24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth.

    25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths.

    26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her.

    27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
    Proverbs Chapter 7 1 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman: 5 That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words. 6 For at the window of my house I looked through my casement, 7 And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding, 8 Passing through the street near her corner; and he went the way to her house, 9 In the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night: 10 And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. 11 (She is loud and stubborn; her feet abide not in her house: 12 Now is she without, now in the streets, and lieth in wait at every corner.) 13 So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him, 14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. 15 Therefore came I forth to meet thee, diligently to seek thy face, and I have found thee. 16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until the morning: let us solace ourselves with loves. 19 For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: 20 He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed. 21 With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced him. 22 He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; 23 Till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life. 24 Hearken unto me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of my mouth. 25 Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. 26 For she hath cast down many wounded: yea, many strong men have been slain by her. 27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
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  • If you doubt your sins have been forgiven, that in itself is sin.
    ~Martyn Lloyd-Jones
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    If you doubt your sins have been forgiven, that in itself is sin. ~Martyn Lloyd-Jones #TuesdayTidbit
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  • There are no small sins against a great God.
    ~J. I. Packer
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    There are no small sins against a great God. ~J. I. Packer #TuesdayTidbit
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  • The purpose of our holy and righteous God was to save his church, but their sin could not go unpunished. It was, therefore, necessary that the punishment for that sin be transferred from those who deserved it but could not bear it, to one who did not deserve it but was able to bear it.
    ~John Owen
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    The purpose of our holy and righteous God was to save his church, but their sin could not go unpunished. It was, therefore, necessary that the punishment for that sin be transferred from those who deserved it but could not bear it, to one who did not deserve it but was able to bear it. ~John Owen #TuesdayTidbit
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  • The nature of Christ's salvation is woefully misrepresented by the present-day evangelist. He announces a Saviour from Hell rather than a Saviour from sin. And that is why so many are fatally deceived, for there are multitudes who wish to escape the Lake of fire who have no desire to be delivered from their carnality and worldliness.
    ~AW Pink
    #TuesdayTidbit
    The nature of Christ's salvation is woefully misrepresented by the present-day evangelist. He announces a Saviour from Hell rather than a Saviour from sin. And that is why so many are fatally deceived, for there are multitudes who wish to escape the Lake of fire who have no desire to be delivered from their carnality and worldliness. ~AW Pink #TuesdayTidbit
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  • How horrible to contemplate a church full of persons who have been pardoned but who still love sin and hate the ways of righteousness. And how much more horrible to think of heaven as filled with sinners who had not repented nor changed their way of living.
    ~AW Tozer
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    How horrible to contemplate a church full of persons who have been pardoned but who still love sin and hate the ways of righteousness. And how much more horrible to think of heaven as filled with sinners who had not repented nor changed their way of living. ~AW Tozer #TuesdayTidbit
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  • Proverbs 10:19
    In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
    Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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  • The NAACP in Virginia has endorsed a white woman for governor over the black woman who is running against her. Let that sink in...
    The NAACP in Virginia has endorsed a white woman for governor over the black woman who is running against her. Let that sink in...
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  • Brethren, Paul said it is a trustworthy statement that, if we died with Christ, we surely shall also love with Him (2 Tim. 2:11). But can Paul be trusted to attest his own teaching?

    Yes! Because He is not alone. Peter attests that what Paul has written was according to the wisdom given him [by God] (2 Pet. 3:15). Peter also then gives Paul’s writings place among the Scriptures (2 Pet. 3:16).

    And as we know, “all Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Tim. 3:16), and no Scripture came about by men’s own understanding, but by men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke that which is from God (2 Pet. 1:20-21).

    Let us take heed then, when Paul said what he writes is trustworthy, to attend to the teaching given and to have faith in its veracity. For this provides assurance, and there is great hope in the assurance that, if we have died with Christ, we shall surely live with Him (2 Tim. 2:11)!

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    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Morning, October 27

    "It is a faithful saying." 2 Timothy 2:11

    Paul has four of these "faithful sayings." The first occurs in 1 Timothy 1:15, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." The next is in 1 Timothy 4:6, "Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation." The third is in 2 Timothy 2:12, "It is a faithful saying- If we suffer with Him we shall also reign with Him"; and the fourth is in Titus 3:3, "This is a faithful saying, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works." We may trace a connection between these faithful sayings. The first one lays the foundation of our eternal salvation in the free grace of God, as shown to us in the mission of the great Redeemer. The next affirms the double blessedness which we obtain through this salvation- the blessings of the upper and nether springs- of time and of eternity. The third shows one of the duties to which the chosen people are called; we are ordained to suffer for Christ with the promise that "if we suffer, we shall also reign with Him." The last sets forth the active form of Christian service, bidding us diligently to maintain good works. Thus we have the root of salvation in free grace; next, the privileges of that salvation in the life which now is, and in that which is to come; and we have also the two great branches of suffering with Christ and serving with Christ, loaded with the fruits of the Spirit. Treasure up these faithful sayings. Let them be the guides of our life, our comfort, and our instruction. The apostle of the Gentiles proved them to be faithful, they are faithful still, not one word shall fall to the ground; they are worthy of all acceptation, let us accept them now, and prove their faithfulness. Let these four faithful sayings be written on the four corners of my house.
    Brethren, Paul said it is a trustworthy statement that, if we died with Christ, we surely shall also love with Him (2 Tim. 2:11). But can Paul be trusted to attest his own teaching? Yes! Because He is not alone. Peter attests that what Paul has written was according to the wisdom given him [by God] (2 Pet. 3:15). Peter also then gives Paul’s writings place among the Scriptures (2 Pet. 3:16). And as we know, “all Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Tim. 3:16), and no Scripture came about by men’s own understanding, but by men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke that which is from God (2 Pet. 1:20-21). Let us take heed then, when Paul said what he writes is trustworthy, to attend to the teaching given and to have faith in its veracity. For this provides assurance, and there is great hope in the assurance that, if we have died with Christ, we shall surely live with Him (2 Tim. 2:11)! ——————- Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Morning, October 27 "It is a faithful saying." 2 Timothy 2:11 Paul has four of these "faithful sayings." The first occurs in 1 Timothy 1:15, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners." The next is in 1 Timothy 4:6, "Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation." The third is in 2 Timothy 2:12, "It is a faithful saying- If we suffer with Him we shall also reign with Him"; and the fourth is in Titus 3:3, "This is a faithful saying, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works." We may trace a connection between these faithful sayings. The first one lays the foundation of our eternal salvation in the free grace of God, as shown to us in the mission of the great Redeemer. The next affirms the double blessedness which we obtain through this salvation- the blessings of the upper and nether springs- of time and of eternity. The third shows one of the duties to which the chosen people are called; we are ordained to suffer for Christ with the promise that "if we suffer, we shall also reign with Him." The last sets forth the active form of Christian service, bidding us diligently to maintain good works. Thus we have the root of salvation in free grace; next, the privileges of that salvation in the life which now is, and in that which is to come; and we have also the two great branches of suffering with Christ and serving with Christ, loaded with the fruits of the Spirit. Treasure up these faithful sayings. Let them be the guides of our life, our comfort, and our instruction. The apostle of the Gentiles proved them to be faithful, they are faithful still, not one word shall fall to the ground; they are worthy of all acceptation, let us accept them now, and prove their faithfulness. Let these four faithful sayings be written on the four corners of my house.
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  • Christian, People come asks people go, but they cycles of the earth are unstoppable. The rivers run to the sea, yet the sea is never filled and the waters refresh the rivers so they never stop flowing (Ecc. 1:7).

    This is Solomon’s lament, that is nothing new under the sun (1:9). But there is!

    If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17)! And like the rivers that continually flow to the sea, so the Holy Spirit continually fills us and guides us in walking with God. His presence is never ending, and even when filled, we can never have too much of His Spirit. As Jesus exclaimed, the Spirit in us will be like “a well of water springing up to eternal life” (Jn. 4:14).

    “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time” (Eph. 5:16).

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    Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions

    Evening, October 26

    "All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again." Ecclesiastes 1:7

    Everything sublunary is on the move, time knows nothing of rest. The solid earth is a rolling ball, and the great sun himself a star obediently fulfilling its course around some greater luminary. Tides move the sea, winds stir the airy ocean, friction wears the rock: change and death rule everywhere. The sea is not a miser's storehouse for a wealth of waters, for as by one force the waters flow into it, by another they are lifted from it. Men are born but to die: everything is hurry, worry, and vexation of spirit. Friend of the unchanging Jesus, what a joy it is to reflect upon thy changeless heritage; thy sea of bliss which will be for ever full, since God Himself shall pour eternal rivers of pleasure into it. We seek an abiding city beyond the skies, and we shall not be disappointed. The passage before us may well teach us gratitude. Father Ocean is a great receiver, but he is a generous distributor. What the rivers bring him he returns to the earth in the form of clouds and rain. That man is out of joint with the universe who takes all but makes no return. To give to others is but sowing seed for ourselves. He who is so good a steward as to be willing to use his substance for his Lord, shall be entrusted with more. Friend of Jesus, art thou rendering to Him according to the benefit received? Much has been given thee, what is thy fruit? Hast thou done all? Canst thou not do more? To be selfish is to be wicked. Suppose the ocean gave up none of its watery treasure, it would bring ruin upon our race. God forbid that any of us should follow the ungenerous and destructive policy of living unto ourselves. Jesus pleased not Himself. All fulness dwells in Him, but of His fulness have all we received. O for Jesu's spirit, that henceforth we may live not unto ourselves!
    Christian, People come asks people go, but they cycles of the earth are unstoppable. The rivers run to the sea, yet the sea is never filled and the waters refresh the rivers so they never stop flowing (Ecc. 1:7). This is Solomon’s lament, that is nothing new under the sun (1:9). But there is! If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation (2 Cor. 5:17)! And like the rivers that continually flow to the sea, so the Holy Spirit continually fills us and guides us in walking with God. His presence is never ending, and even when filled, we can never have too much of His Spirit. As Jesus exclaimed, the Spirit in us will be like “a well of water springing up to eternal life” (Jn. 4:14). “Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time” (Eph. 5:16). ——————- Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotions Evening, October 26 "All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again." Ecclesiastes 1:7 Everything sublunary is on the move, time knows nothing of rest. The solid earth is a rolling ball, and the great sun himself a star obediently fulfilling its course around some greater luminary. Tides move the sea, winds stir the airy ocean, friction wears the rock: change and death rule everywhere. The sea is not a miser's storehouse for a wealth of waters, for as by one force the waters flow into it, by another they are lifted from it. Men are born but to die: everything is hurry, worry, and vexation of spirit. Friend of the unchanging Jesus, what a joy it is to reflect upon thy changeless heritage; thy sea of bliss which will be for ever full, since God Himself shall pour eternal rivers of pleasure into it. We seek an abiding city beyond the skies, and we shall not be disappointed. The passage before us may well teach us gratitude. Father Ocean is a great receiver, but he is a generous distributor. What the rivers bring him he returns to the earth in the form of clouds and rain. That man is out of joint with the universe who takes all but makes no return. To give to others is but sowing seed for ourselves. He who is so good a steward as to be willing to use his substance for his Lord, shall be entrusted with more. Friend of Jesus, art thou rendering to Him according to the benefit received? Much has been given thee, what is thy fruit? Hast thou done all? Canst thou not do more? To be selfish is to be wicked. Suppose the ocean gave up none of its watery treasure, it would bring ruin upon our race. God forbid that any of us should follow the ungenerous and destructive policy of living unto ourselves. Jesus pleased not Himself. All fulness dwells in Him, but of His fulness have all we received. O for Jesu's spirit, that henceforth we may live not unto ourselves!
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  • Beautiful....very well stated article, thank you, Anonymous...

    “I Can Only Imagine — Choosing the Light Over the Darkness”
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  • The apostasy of the Church of England has brought the threat of a schism within the Anglican Church as a whole; the Anglican branch in Rwanda already threatening to break away from the Church of England over its affirmation of LGBT behavior.
    https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/anglican-bishop-in-rwanda-church-of-englands-same-sex-blessing-decision-the-last-nail-in-the-coffin/?utm_source=onesignal

    And now, that schism has practically taken place with GAFCON, a major Anglican branch practically disavowing the Church of England, of which the Anglican church is a part, for its apostate actions and decisions, but GAFCON stopped just short of officially severing ties with the Church of England despite having largely disassociating itself with them.
    https://gafcon.org/communique-updates/the-future-has-arrived/

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMxOLiS9DOo
    The apostasy of the Church of England has brought the threat of a schism within the Anglican Church as a whole; the Anglican branch in Rwanda already threatening to break away from the Church of England over its affirmation of LGBT behavior. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/anglican-bishop-in-rwanda-church-of-englands-same-sex-blessing-decision-the-last-nail-in-the-coffin/?utm_source=onesignal And now, that schism has practically taken place with GAFCON, a major Anglican branch practically disavowing the Church of England, of which the Anglican church is a part, for its apostate actions and decisions, but GAFCON stopped just short of officially severing ties with the Church of England despite having largely disassociating itself with them. https://gafcon.org/communique-updates/the-future-has-arrived/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMxOLiS9DOo
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    Anglican bishop in Rwanda: Church of England's same-sex blessing decision the 'last nail in the coffin' - LifeSite
    Rwanda’s Archbishop Mbanda joins the other Anglican African archbishops, including from Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, who recently denounced the divisive Chruch of England decision to bless same-sex unions.
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