Jeremiah Burroughs, “Sermon II,” in The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (London: W. Bentley, 1651), 19. PSALM 17 PSALM 17:14 COMMENTS I don’t recall if I mentioned this in a previous post, but I have been reading and studying my way through “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment” by Jeremiah Burroughs. The above text is … More Study – “Contentment/Ps. 17:14” – 06/28/2025
Christian, let God’s distinguishing love to you be a motive to you to fear Him greatly. He has put His fear in your heart, and may not have given that blessing to your neighbor, perhaps not to your husband, your wife, your child, or your parent. Oh, what an obligation should this thought lay upon … More Devotional Thought for Today – 02/22/2021
Sanctified Last night I had the great pleasure of hearing Dr. Hensworth Jonas preach. His topic in keeping with this years theme was “Faithful Missions in Hostile Times” using John 17:13-19 as his text. But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled … More Biblical Contentment, Part X
Today we look at the last of the 7 things the Bible teaches us are key for everyday Christian; Walking as Christ Walked. Prayer: Proverbs 16:3 Study: Psalm 119:11 Fellowship: Hebrews 10:25 Stewardship: 1 Peter 4:10 Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:29 Sharing: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Walking: 1 John 2:6 whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in … More Biblical Contentment, Part IX
Prayer: Proverbs 16:3 Study: Psalm 119:11 Fellowship: Hebrews 10:25 Stewardship: 1 Peter 4:10 Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:29 Sharing: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, (ESV) Porque yo … More Biblical Contentment, Part VIII
Prayer: Proverbs 16:3 Study: Psalm 119:11 Fellowship: Hebrews 10:25 Stewardship: 1 Peter 4:10 Worship: 1 Chronicles 16:29 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come before him! Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;[a] (ESV) Tributad[a] al Señor la gloria debida a[b] su nombre; traed ofrenda[c], y venid delante de El; adorad al Señor en la majestad de la santidad[d].(LBLA) Sharing: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 … More Biblical Contentment, Part VII
Continuing our series on Biblical Contentment, we will look at The 7 things the Bible teaches us are key for everyday Christian life: Prayer: Proverbs 16:3 Study: Psalm 119:11 Fellowship: Hebrews 10:25 “not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (ESV) no dejando … More Biblical Contentment, Part V
Continuing our series on Biblical Contentment, we will look at The 7 things the Bible teaches us are key for everyday Christian life: Prayer: Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. (ESV) Encomienda a Jehová tus obras y tus pensamientos serán afirmados. (RVR 1995) Study: Psalm 119:11 Fellowship: Hebrews 10:25 Stewardship: 1 Peter 4:10 Worship: 1 Chronicles … More Biblical Contentment, Part III
This may seem like a strange verse to begin a look at biblical contentment but I think it captures the essence of what it is not. So first let us look at what it should be. Contentment is usually considered being “in a state of happiness and satisfaction.¹” Interestingly in a “2017 Harris Poll Survey … More Biblical Contentment
Image Source But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. – – – – – – – – … More The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace
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