With Jack Bailey
Scripture “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Matthew 5:10, NASB Quote The affirmation of God is sweet in the midst of human treachery. Calvin Miller I can’t say in good conscience that I have been persecuted, at least not for righteousness sake…
Scripture “God knows that your eyes will be opened as soon as you eat it, and you will be like God, knowing both good and evil.” Genesis 3:5, NLT Quote Every time we disobey God we are exhibiting pride and the attitude that we know more than God. ~Charles Stanley {Every Day In His Presence}…
Scripture How long will you who are simple love your simple ways? How long will mockers delight in mockery and fools hate knowledge? ~Proverbs 1:22, NIV Quote A fool is a person who lacks good sense or judgment which results in stupid behavior. ~Daniel Webster A proverb {masal} is a poetic, incisive, brilliant and thought…
Scripture You must not offer sacrifices just anywhere you want to. Instead, the LORD will choose a place somewhere in Israel where you must go to worship Him. ~Deuteronomy 12:5, CEV Quote Obedience is the first act of worship. ~Ya’akov I had a conversation last week that got me to thinking. We we worship God as we…
Scripture Israel served idols, although the Lord had told them, “You must not do this.” The Lord warned Israel and Judah through every prophet, saying, “Turn from your evil ways”…But they would not listen. Instead they became obstinate like their ancestors…They rejected his statutes and… the warnings he had given them. ~ 2 Kings 17:12-15…
Scripture On that day they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced because God had given them great joy. The women and children also celebrated, and Jerusalem’s rejoicing was heard far away. ~ Nehemiah 12:43 (CSB) Quote The reason there are so many unhappy, disgruntled Christians is that they are living in perpetual disobedience. ~Ya’akov Moses taught…
Scripture “Like the nations the LORD is about to destroy before you, you will perish if you do not obey the LORD your God. ~Deuteronomy 8:20, CSB Quote There is no peace for any soul until he or she is willing to obey God. ~Dwight L. Moody I was reading in Daniel a few days ago when I came…
Scripture You, however, are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Him. ~Romans 8:9, CSB Quote Obedience is a pleasure with Jesus is your Treasure. ~Image Quotes How would you define…
Scripture Then Jeremiah turned to the Recabites and said, “This is what the LORD… the God of Israel, says: ‘You have obeyed your ancestor Jehonadab in every respect, following all his instructions. Therefore… the God of Israel, says: ‘Jehonadab son of Recab will always have descendants who serve Me.’” Quote One act of obedience is better than a…
Scripture I came to hate all my hard work here on earth, for I must leave to others everything I have earned. ~Ecclesiastes 2:18, NLT Quote “There is perhaps nothing worse than reaching the top of the ladder and discovering that you’re on the wrong wall.” ~ Joseph Campbell There is no evil is having…