Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16 There are people who like to throw out insults at others all the time. Sometimes they are just trying to be funny, but often are being rude and attempting to harm someone. Getting insulted is something that is not just something that... Continue Reading →
Leviticus 5:1 Public Responsibility
"If anyone sins because they do not speak up when they hear a public charge to testify regarding something they have seen or learned about, they will be responsible." Leviticus 5:1 God now lays down a responsibility for people to speak up when they have seen something done wrong. They are not to keep quiet... Continue Reading →
2 John 8 Watch Out Or Lose
"Watch out that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully." 2 John 8 John's second letter is to a lady. He starts out with emphasizing that she continue to love others and obey God's commands. Then he points out that many are deceivers and giving the... Continue Reading →
1 John 5:3 Not Hard Commands
"In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome," 1 John 5:3 As John is bringing his letter to a close, he talked again about loving God. He first stated that if one loves God, he will do what God commands. Now he states that the commands... Continue Reading →
1 John 4:8 Do You Know God?
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4:8 Many people claim to know God. Most of them are found in the church, while a few are outside the church. When a person claims to know God it can be difficult to know the truth of their statement without... Continue Reading →
