“For by means of a harlot a man is reduced to a crust of bread, and an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.” Proverbs 6:26 There are several interpretations of this verse. Some say it refers to the different consequences concerning these two women, suggesting that there are not many consequences with the prostitute […]
“To call out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way.“ — Proverbs 9:15 When faced with a choice, some people who were once walking on the right path with God opt for what seems best to them—”where they can gain the most”—regardless of the consequences for the rest of their lives. […]
“He who walks in uprightness fears the Lord, but he who takes crooked paths despises Him.“ — Proverbs 14:2 One of the things I dislike the most is when Christians show irreverence in church. Those who always arrive in the middle of worship as if nothing happened, those who chat during the sermon, those who […]
“I will pronounce my judgments against them because of all their wickedness, for they have abandoned me…” (Jeremiah 1:16). In God’s perspective, wickedness is primarily about refusing His presence and turning away from Him. This is the very reason that will keep people from entering heaven. This was what Nineveh had done, and this was […]
“Remember all the way that the LORD, your God, has led you these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you and test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His commandments or not” (Deuteronomy 8:2). The lesson and message of the wilderness God is omniscient. Not only does He […]
Chapter 35 of Jeremiah tells a very interesting story. God asked the prophet to invite the family of the Rechabites to a room in the temple and offer them wine to drink. I imagine that it must have been an honor for the Rechabites to be invited there. It was the kind of invitation that […]
Have you ever said, “Like Job, God sent misfortunes into my life to educate and shape me”? Most people who go through great or small trials take refuge in Job. They hide with Job in his misfortunes or with Jonah in the great fish. But let’s ask the question: In Job’s life, who killed his […]
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.“ (Romans 12:11) Serving the Lord is a grace that God grants us. Some people take great pride in working for well-known companies or serving important individuals. But what about serving God?! I know a man who cooked for the King of Morocco […]
“Two hundred men from Jerusalem, invited by Absalom, went in good faith with him, without suspecting his intentions…“ 2 Samuel 15:11 Absalom orchestrated his coup by involving people who were unaware of his true intentions. Sometimes, the sheep are surrounded by ill-intentioned people, and they must remain vigilant to avoid being caught in a trap. […]
“Yes, I have spoken without understanding…“ Job 42:3 The first common stumbling block is communication errors. We have seen how David’s communication mistakes had a significant impact on his sons. One can communicate poorly and fail to be understood. One can also fail to communicate or, on the contrary, say too much. If people often […]
