11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. 12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 “Make level paths for your feet,”[b] so that the lame ma...
11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. 12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 “Make level paths for your feet,”[b] so that the lame ma...
For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Discipline is something each of us must learn and as a parent, it is a tool we must use. Discipline is not about delivering pain...
In biblical times, children were viewed differently than in modern Western societies. They were often seen as economic assets and potential heirs, particularly in agrarian societies. The emphasis on discipline and obedience in biblical passages reflects the cultural norms of the time, where strict chi...
Humility in the Bible is mentioned inProverbs 22:4(NIV). This Bible verse tells us the definition of humility distinctly and definitively: Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. Fear of the Lord isn’t referring to being scared of the Lord, but rathe...
The above commands can also be seen in the inverse when Christ speaks to Peter, after Peter tried to talk Christ out of the idea of crucifixion. Note three inverse statements to “deny himself“, “take up his cross” and “follow me” in verse 23. ...
The range of meanings includes those of authority and discipline, but also those of compassion, care, protection, and provision. 4. El Elyon - “God Most High” Means “God Most High” – El Elyon is a name used through the Old Testament revealing God is above all gods, that nothing ...
I spent a lot of time contemplating the first part ofverse 6, where Malachi describes that Elijah will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of the children to their fathers. And frankly, I’m still somewhat up in the air – confused! But with the help of a coup...
Finding Strength Through Suffering, No discipline seems pleasant at the time, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace Romans 12:11 Adult Devotional The Lord God is a Sun and Shield, Ps 84:11, God's glory presence, He is a shield for all who take refuge in him Adult Devotional...
11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. 12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 “Make level paths for your feet,”[b] so that the lame m...