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2 Corinthians 12:19 – “Again, do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. But we do all things, beloved, for your edification.” Our ministry has two components: 1) what we say; and 2) what we do. What we say is before God or in the sight of God. …
Isaiah 8:11 – “The Lord has given me a strong warning not to think like everyone else does….” The Lord’s instructions to Isaiah in today’s devotional is good advice to leaders. We must not allow ourselves to think like the majority. In fact one of the distinguishing characteristics of a leader is that they don’t …
Isaiah 6:1 – “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.” This passage in Isaiah is one of the classics of scripture. It gives us a glimpse inside an encounter between God and man. Isaiah …
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.” Paul’s concern in …
Isaiah 1:13 – “Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot bear your evil assemblies.” (NIV) Today’s One Year Bible reading in the Old Testament begins the book of Isaiah. Chapter one opens with a description of the spiritual condition of Israel, which is deplorable. Verse 21 …
Psalm 51:1,2 – “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. 2Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.” There is a note at the beginning of today’s psalm which reads, “To the Chief Musician, A Psalm …
Song of Solomon 1:4a – “Draw me away! We will run after you. The king has brought me into his chambers…” Today’s One Year Bible reading in the Old Testament begins the Song of Solomon. It is a masterpiece of literature. It is symbolism of a relationship between a man and a woman, a husband …
Ecclesiastes 10:1a – “Dead flies putrefy the perfumer’s ointment, and cause it to give off a foul odor…” Have you ever listened to a performer and discovered something about them that was really annoying? Have you ever wanted to purchase something but there was one thing about it that ruined the look for you? Have …
2 Corinthians 7:9,10 – “Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the …
2 Corinthians 6:14-16a “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the …
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