I tore the kingdom away from the house of David and gave it to you, but you have not been like my servant David, who kept my commands and followed me with all his heart, doing only what was right in my eyes. 1 Kings 14:8 When a person is given something by someone else,... Continue Reading →
Judges 5:3 Sing To The Lord
Here this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song. Judges 5:3 People will often sing praises to or about others whom they want to honor. These praises may be in physical song, or they may just be lots... Continue Reading →
Deuteronomy 16:17 Bring A Gift To God
Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you. Deuteronomy 16:17 It is common that when a person goes to someone's celebration party that he brings a gift. This is done to honor the person being celebrated. Some people will bring a gift when visiting... Continue Reading →
Numbers 27:13-14 Sin Can Have Severe Consequences
After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was, for when the community rebelled at the waters of the Desert of Zin, both of you disobeyed my command to honor me as holy before their eyes. Numbers 27:13-14 No one really wants to miss out on... Continue Reading →
Leviticus 10:3 God Is To Be Honored
Moses then said to Aaron, "This is what the Lord spoke of when he said: Among those who approach me I will be proved holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored." Aaron remained silent. Leviticus 10:3 When a person meets with certain high-level people, there are often certain protocols to... Continue Reading →