Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly… (Proverbs 16:18-19a) Pride may be expressed in various ways. It may be stated, I can do what I want. (There are consequences for sin and rewards for doing GOD’s Will.) Statement: That… Read More »

O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before Him all the earth. (Psalm 96:9 KJV biblestudytools.com) I did a google search for the word “beauty”. Most of the definitions that I read were related to aesthetic (physical/natural appearance). Often times, as people, we are drawn to others based on external attractiveness. It… Read More »

…Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of The LORD. (Zechariah 6:12 KJV biblestudytools.com) In that day shall the branch of The LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for… Read More »

For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. (Galatians 1:10 KJV biblestudytools.com) Apostle Paul spoke to fellow followers. He let them (and us today) know that salvation is through faith in JESUS. There is… Read More »

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou may observe to do according to all the law… that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest. (Joshua 1:7 KJV biblestudytools.com) There are obstacles in life, difficulties we will face, and decisions to make. Everything will not always go our way. In the midst of (and through… Read More »

For whosoever shall do the will of My Father which is in heaven, the same is My brother, and sister, and mother. (Matthew 12:50 KJV biblestudytools.com) Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. (John 15:14) Brothers and sisters grow up together and learn from one another. We hold up one another… Read More »

Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, and to finish His work. (John 4:34 KJV biblestudytools.com) My meat (food to eat) is to do (obey) the Will of the Father. JESUS’ nourishment was doing what GOD told Him to do. His provision, sustenance; delight, was fulfilling… Read More »

We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.” (Luke 23:41-43 KJV biblestudytools.com) The two thieves on the… Read More »

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5 KJV biblestudytools.com) When we lean on our own understanding, we make choices according to what we think or feel is good or right. Past experiences could deter us, while future expectations may allure us. Some of our desires… Read More »

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: He also is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. (1 Chronicles 16:25 KJV biblestudytools.com) To fear GOD is to revere GOD; to be in awe of Him. GOD is Awesome.… Read More »