He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God." Paul underscores the future revelation of hearts at the final judgment, when God will disclose the hidden motives of all people.Practical ...
The phrase "He who weighs hearts" refers to God's omniscient ability to discern the true intentions, thoughts, and motivations of individuals. This concept is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of God's nature as the ultimate judge and sovereign over all creation. The imagery of ...
Perhaps it would look like neighbor being for neighbor, regardless of zip-code or ethnicity. Men treating women like vessels of honor instead of pawns for pleasure. Women building each other up rather than backstabbing. Elderly persons participating in community rather than being cast to the margin...
In our Wednesday night Zoom Bible study we have been studying the book of Galatians, Paul’s manifesto of freedom in relationship to his view of the law, Of the many, many thrilling verses, one stood out this past week: “Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.”...
Be of One Heart and Mind United With Christ October 10, 2020 One morning recently I awoke with the following verse in my head: “the community of believers was of one heart and one mind” (Acts 4:32). Why I am waking up with Bible verses in my head is beyond me! But, when I ...
Holman Christian Standard Bible 16 Therefore, circumcise your hearts and don’t be stiff-necked any longer. Read full chapter Deuteronomy 10:16 in all English translationsJeremiah 4:4 Holman Christian Standard Bible 4 Circumcise yourselves to the Lord;remove the foreskin of your hearts,men of...
May our Father in Heaven give us men and women of faith to lead this nation again by example and with spiritual understanding. May the benevolent hand of God grant protection, prosperity, and peace to all nations in this new year!
Romans 8:28 promises that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” For years I failed to connect this to verse 29, which states the purpose: “to be conformed to the likeness of his Son.” As I consider the ...
Today on Memorial Day we honor all of the men and women who risk their lives in order to keep us free… and yet for this act of selfless love for complete strangers – we say thanks only once a year. For every 364 other days that they keep us safe at home by putting their lives...
Hearts like Flint - In the fourth year of [the reign of] King Darius [of Persia], the word of the LORD came to Zechariah on the fourth day of the