Worldly Distractions

Psalms 62:10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them. Glenn prayed for things to get easier. Every day he lifted his concerns to the Lord. Each day he faithfully read the Bible and thought about the Lord’s loving works. Finally, his financial woes … More Worldly Distractions

Love Your Neighbor

When Jesus commanded us in Mark 12:31 (AMP) to; ‘You shall [unselfishly] love your neighbor as yourself’ He even had in mind the following:    May 10 Psalms 58:3 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies. Larry had developed quite a reputation over the … More Love Your Neighbor

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 06 & 07 April

APPEARANCES MAY DECEIVE Man looketh on the outward appearance – 1 Samuel 16:7 Judge not according to the appearance – John 7:24 A man may wear Christ’s livery {special uniform worn by a servant or official} and do the devil’s drudgery {work}. – George Swinnock Heralds account the plainest coats the most ancient, better than … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 06 & 07 April

Slighted, disobeyed, and dishonored by His creatures on earth!

(Edward Payson, 1783-1827) I look up to Heaven and there see the blessed and only Potentate, the Creator and Upholder of all things, the infinite and eternal Sovereign of the universe–governing His vast kingdom with uncontrollable power, in a manner perfectly wise and holy and just and good. In this Being, I see my Creator, … More Slighted, disobeyed, and dishonored by His creatures on earth!

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 31 March

    THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD                        AND      THE WORLD IN THE CHURCH           The saints…that are of Caesar’s household – Philippians 4:22          False brethren privily brought in – Galatians 2:4 (R.V.)                   He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh – Exodus 9:20 As Christ hath his … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 31 March

PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 27 March

                EXTREMES Oppositions [lit, antitheses] – 1 Timothy 6:20 There is sure a mean to be found betwixt defying men and deifying {worshiping*} them. – William Gurnall The devil is always in extremes – Richard Sibbes Taken from: The Puritans Day by Day © The Banner of Truth Trust 2016 Check out our Faithful Steward … More PURITAN QUOTE(S) FOR TODAY – 27 March