In return for my love they are my accusers, but I give myself to prayer. Thus they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for love. Psalm 109:4-5 Everyday people are harmed or falsely accused by others. When this occurs, most, out of extreme anger, like to seek out revenge against the one who... Continue Reading →
Esther 3:8 Out To Destroy
Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered and dispersed among the people in all the provinces of your kingdom; their laws are different from all other people's, and they do not keep the king's laws. Therefore it is not fitting for the king to let them remain." Esther 3:8 Criminals... Continue Reading →
2 Samuel 13:15 Immorality Brings Hatred, Not Pleasure
Then Amnon hated her with intense hatred. In fact, he hated her more than he loved her. Amnon said to her, "Get up and get out!" 2 Samuel 13:15 Immediate and instant pleasure is the desire of the world. The faster one can be pleased the happier he is, in the moment. People look to... Continue Reading →
Genesis 43:16 Treat Your Enemies With Love
When Joseph saw Benjamin with them, he said to the steward of his house, "Take these men to my house, slaughter an animal and prepare a meal; they are to eat with me at noon." Genesis 43:16 Every person has someone who is an enemy to them, someone who is out to harm them in... Continue Reading →
Fruit Of The Spirit: Love
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 In the book of Galatians, Paul is talking to the church in Corinth. He is looking at a church that is being divided in what it means to be... Continue Reading →