In his book, Maxims for a Modern Man author Paul Eldridge writes that our envy is "the yeast that swells the fortune of others." People caught up in the sin of envy are always comparing themselves to others. They exaggerate the blessings others have and minimize their own. In other words: Envious people keep score.... Continue Reading →
Better Instructions for Better Living
Ignorance is bliss? Thomas Gray “Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College.” “Alas, regardless of their doom, the little victims play! No sense they have of ills to come, nor care beyond today. Yet ah! why should they know their fate? Since sorrow never comes too late, and happiness too swiftly flies. Thought would... Continue Reading →
A MEDITATION ON THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST
Here beginneth a Meditation on the Incarnation of Christ, according to the testimonies of Holy Writ Here beginneth a Meditation on the Incarnation of Christ, according to the testimonies of Holy Writ. “Search the Scriptures,” saith the Lord. O most sweet Lord Jesus, grant me Thy unworthy servant devoutly to ponder the mystery of Thy... Continue Reading →
How to Beat Boredom
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isa. 40:31). I. A Change of Place “I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of... Continue Reading →
Books of the Bible Outline (Genesis 39–41)
Starting with Genesis 39, the rest of Genesis is mostly about Joseph. In the three chapters of today’s reading, Joseph is seen in three different houses—Potiphar’s house, the prisoners’ house and Pharaoh’s house. Genesis 39—Joseph in Potiphar’s House. Joseph was sold by his wicked brothers to some traveling merchants who sold Joseph into slavery in... Continue Reading →
Praying for Wisdom
By Adrian Rogers Date Preached: November 1, 1981 Main Scripture Text: James 1:1–8 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5 Outline Introduction I. The Freedom to Pray II. The Faith to Pray III. The... Continue Reading →
Wisdom
Now, Let’s read the actual narrative from the Bible.Matthew 2:1–12 NIVAfter Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come... Continue Reading →
A SLAVE FOR CHRIST
1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. The apostle Paul was a “servant” of Christ. It was a role he chose out of love, not fear. There were perhaps millions of slaves in the Roman Empire. For the most part,... Continue Reading →
“The Lord is my light.”
THE mere reading of the holy Scriptures will be of no avail to us, unless the Holy Spirit sanctify the truth to our souls. Let us pray that (in commencing this year’s Family Reading) he who commanded light to shine out of darkness may shins into our hearts and give us to know the inner... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. People want to change. All advertising is based on the presupposition that people want things different from the way they are. They want to look... Continue Reading →