Tag Archives: Righteousness

Life In Focus 6/27/2026

Good Advice for a Novice TIMOTHY was young in age and relatively untested as a trainee under Paul, his mentor. His pastorate in Ephesus was his first solo assignment. So Paul offered him some seasoned wisdom and perspective: Tough times … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 6/26/2026

God’s Teamword I [Paul] planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase (1 Corinthians 3:6-7). Paul planted the seed of the gospel … Continue reading

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 4

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ – Continued Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. Conscience is an important part of human nature, but it is not an absolutely trustworthy indicator of what is right. One’s conscience can … Continue reading

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 3

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. God’s impartiality in judgment is also seen in the fact that He will deal with people in accordance with the dispensation in which they live. … Continue reading

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 2

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Impartiality Please review Romans 2:5-11 for background to this section. Why are people so ignorant of God’s intention to show goodness? Why do they so blatantly despise it? It is because of their hardness [stubbornness] and … Continue reading

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God’s Righteous Judgment – 1

Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Truthfulness Please review Romans 2:1-4 for background to this section. In any generalization such as the preceding blanket indictment of pagan humanity (see Paul’s comments in Romans 1:18-32) exceptions to the rule always exist. Obviously some … Continue reading

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Basic Bible Doctrine 6/21/2026

If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3). I guess the first question we should ask is, why should we study doctrine? People often object to any talk about doctrine and the study of doctrine, because … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 6/20/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I’m not a great man. I just have a GREAT MESSAGE. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 6/18/2026

Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Ephesians 6:10-20 Don’t be discouraged today. Yes, you’re aware of your weaknesses and failures, but for each of them there’s forgiving, transforming grace. When you read it, it doesn’t seem right. It seems that you’ve … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 6/17/2026

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Daily Devotional 6/16/2026

DELAYED FOR A REASON Exodus 13:17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest … Continue reading

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Inspirational Quotes 6/15/2026

Anxiety Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble (Matthew 6:34). Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7). Anxiety … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 6/13/2026

Thinking About the Future LIKE many people today, the believers in Thessalonica were vulnerable to urgent warnings and announcements related to the future (2 Thessalonians 2:1-2). In fact, certain false teachers of the day pandered to people’s interest in such … Continue reading

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Bible Insights 6/12/2026

The Holy Spirit Promised [Jesus said to them,] “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end … Continue reading

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More Than Hoped For – 5

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What an Arrangement What is your arrangement with God, brothers and sisters? How much do you love God? If God blessed you in terms of how you invested your time, talents, and finances, would He … Continue reading

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More Than Hoped For – 4

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Grace – Continued Unless you are aware of the reality of God, it truly is a waste of time to attend church. Jesus stated this in His Word, “God is Spirit, and those … Continue reading

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More Than Hoped For – 3

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Secret – Continued The Word lets us know that by nature, human beings are self-centered, narrow-minded, and greedy. Grace enables us, God’s grace and not ours, to say when it comes to giving … Continue reading

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More Than Hoped For – 2

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Contrast – Continued An old expression goes, “I cried because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.” There’s always somebody worse off than you. You may be … Continue reading

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More Than Hoped For – 1

Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 The churches in Macedonia were far more generous than what seemed reasonable. That is what the Apostle Paul was writing to the Corinthian church. Not what he and his comrades expected, but more. In fact, … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 6/06/2026

So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham (Did Billy Graham want to preach all his life?) I asked … Continue reading

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