Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7 NIV Wait patiently – What do you do with a messy grammar? Do you stick with traditional readings? Or do you entertain alternatives? And what do you do when there’s no…
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. Psalm 37:7b NASB Prospers– Sometimes we read something that perfectly captures our anxiety about the world. Sometimes it was written long ago but turns out to be just as true today. Sometimes it’s worth reading again and…
“But I say to you, do not resist him who is evil; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.” Matthew 5:39 ESV Resist – What a mess we have made of this verse! Because of this translation, believers often think that they should be complete pacifists when it…
