Plenty to Go Around

Those who trust in their wealth and boast in the abundance of their riches?  Psalm 49:6  NASB Boast – If you read this verse in Hebrew, you’ll discover that “boast” is the last word in the text.  You’ll also discover that “those who trust” is the first word.  The verse creates a kind of verbal envelope.  First these people trust in wealth, then in the abundance…

True Religion (1)

“but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things,” declares the Lord. Jeremiah 9:24 NASB Boast – Go ahead! Brag a little! Let the works of your hands and the thoughts…

The Real Résumé

And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations; knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint . . .  Romans 5:3-5  NASB Exult – The NASB chose “exult” perhaps because the other translation of the Greek word kauchaomai has inappropriate contemporary…