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He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, even his prayer is an abomination. Proverbs 28:9 Abomination – Only a few things are identified as abominations. The list is not very pleasant. Idolatry, child sacrifice, marriage to unbelievers, religious activities of the wicked, homosexuality, lying and certain foods make the list. Proverbs…
Behold, this was the guilt of your sister Sodom: she and her daughters had arrogance, abundant food and careless ease, but she did not help the poor and needy. Ezekiel 16:49 The Sister’s Sin Did Not Help – What was the sin of Sodom? Did you say sexual immorality? Did you mention homosexuality? Yes, that’s…
Economic Obligations
When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. Deuteronomy 8:10 Land – The best way for the enemy to undermine the power of God’s redemptive people in an affluent society is to prevent something good from accomplishing God’s purpose by…
Execution Only
Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “The matter comes from the LORD; so we cannot speak to you bad or good.” Genesis 24:50 Cannot speak – “Judgment is not a matter of human decision, only its execution.” With this sentence, Hover-Johag sums up the entire judicial perspective of the Bible. It is worth some serious consideration….
The Living Dirt
Because the ground is cracked, for there has been no rain in the land Jeremiah 14:4 Cracked – We all know that the Bible establishes a strong connection between human beings and the earth. According to Scripture, we come from the ground and we will return to the ground. In fact, Adam is a variation…
Emotional Will
saying, “My purpose shall rise; and I will do all My desire.” Isaiah 46:10 Desire – What happens when God reveals His own delight? We know that our delight in Him is characterized by faithfulness to His commandments and longing to be in His presence. But what can we say when this word (haphets) is…
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