All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 It can be easily seen that hard work will usually bring about a profit for a person. Being dedicated to the job and getting the job done in the best way possible, will allow a person to get promoted to... Continue Reading →
2 Thessalonians 1:12 Is Jesus Glorified In You?
"We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 1:12 Paul had just finished telling the people that he was praying that God would make them worthy of His calling.... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 4:29 Speaking Correctly
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29 Paul had just finished talking about renewing the mind to be like Jesus, speaking truth, not being angry, and not stealing. Now... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 13:11 Growing Up
"When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me." 1 Corinthians 13:11 This is an interesting statement that Paul makes near the end of a chapter talking all about love. At... Continue Reading →
1 Corinthians 4:20 More Than Talk
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." 1 Corinthians 4:20 Paul had just finished talking about how the apostles had to go through a lot of garbage and suffering to bring the gospel message to the people. Some of the people were talking about Paul as though he... Continue Reading →
