Jacob knew he was a “deceiver”! Esau sold his birthright and was only sorry for losing it, not for the sin of doing so. As Luther commented that Esau was contrite because of punishment not because of the sin against God. God could wrestle with Jacob because Jacob knew his sin…Esau ...
It is characteristic of the Biblical conception of God that He is with those of contrite heart (Isa. lvii. 15). He loves the weak (Deut. x. 17-18). He is the father (Isa. lxiii. 16, lxiv. 7); and like a father He taketh pity on His children (Ps. ciii. 13; see Compassion...
(2) The one who lives blamelessly, practices righteousness, and acknowledges the truth in his heart—(The one who lives “IN Christ”)(3) who does not slander with his tongue, who does not harm his friend or discredit his neighbor,(The one who loves “THROUGH Christ”)(4) who despise...
I find this privilege of being with my children pressing on my heart in the best possible way: that I have mere moments left in this vapor life to not only teach them about Jesus, but to show them in reality what following Him and what reflecting His goodness looks like in all practical...
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. Evil shall slay the wicked: and they...
This is not teaching a prosperity Gospel, but our Heavenly Father does take care of His children. This sometimes means that when we are suffering, He may take us home rather than heal us. No one loves us as much as our Heavenly Father!
2 Timothy 3:16 - All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;
typically using the Ten Commandments as your guide. Then you go in and tell the priest your sins and discuss how you plan to resist temptation and desist from sinning. It is essential that you have a truly contrite heart and truly intend to turn away from sin, and that you make a thoro...
I’ve been listening to a series on Ignatian spiritual exercises and as a result, have been looking at the daily scripture readings in a different light. As I try to put myself in the midst of what’s happening, and then just let the words speak to me, I seem to find my way to ...
Even during the Trial of Jesus, he keeps the suffering Christ at a distance and therefore fails to admit to even knowing Him. He loves Jesus, but not more than he loves himself. It is just after the three-fold denial that St. Peter experiences his second conversion. When Our Lord ...