Sorrowful Repentance Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Though I did regret it—I see that my letter hurt you, but only for a little while— yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you…
Humble Repentance Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and…
The Peace of God’s Word Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble. – Psalm 119:165 The law, commands, and words of God are what we more commonly call: the Bible, God’s Word, or Holy Scripture. In our talking about peace this week, we have seen clearly…
The Lord Establishes Our Peace Lord, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. – Isaiah 26:12 As we saw yesterday, as believers, we are called to be promoters of peace. In all that we do, through our character, integrity, words, and actions, we are to be people…
Be Promoters of Peace 17 An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies. 18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment. 20 Deceit is in the hearts of…
The Peace of Christ Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. – Colossians 3:15 There is probably an unending list of things that can very easily rule in our hearts on any given day. Stress about a…
Narrow is the Road that Leads to Life Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. – Matthew 7:13-14…
God Makes the Heart Glad Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me…
The Lord Upholds His People The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. – Psalm 37:23-24 As we continue seeking God’s counsel in His Word in regards to the path God has…
God Guides the Path of the Humble Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in his ways. He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them his way. – Psalm 25:8-9 As we continue to think on the journey on which God took Saul of Tarsus, bringing him…