A haughty look, a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked are sin. Proverbs 21:4 Being proud is something that the world takes great pride in. People are told to be proud of who they are and what they can do. It is about building up one's own self, rather than lowering oneself. It... Continue Reading →
Psalm 132:4-5 Making A Place For God
I will not give sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, until I find a place for the Lord, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob. Psalm 132:4-5 There are certain tasks that people may have to accomplish that they will do whatever it takes to finish it. People will skip... Continue Reading →
Ezra 5:8 Working With Diligence
The king should know that we went to the district of Judah, to the temple of the great God. The people are building it with large stones and placing timbers in the walls. The work is being carried on with diligence and is making rapid progress under their direction. Ezra 5:8 No matter where one... Continue Reading →
Genesis 39:20b-21 Favor Even In Wrongful Imprisonment
But while Joseph was there in prison, the Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. Genesis 39:20b-21 Going through difficulties is very challenging and even more so when one is completely innocent of doing anything wrong. Generally, people focus on what is going... Continue Reading →