Tag Archives: consequences

Desires; January 9, 2018

Posted on January 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath. I find this verse very comforting at the moment, particularly as the NIV has interpreted it. The Japanese translation is … Continue reading →

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Repentance; August 15, 2017

Posted on August 19, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 12:12 Because Rehoboam humbled himself, the Lord’s anger turned from him, and he was not totally destroyed. Indeed, there was some good in Judah. The Bible is certainly a story of multiple chances. It makes it clear that … Continue reading →

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Who or What You Follow; July 30, 2017

Posted on August 2, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 17:15 They followed worthless idols and themselves became worthless. This one part of this one verse speaks volumes, not only about the 10 Northern tribes but about the human condition in general. The Bible warns us in many … Continue reading →

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Recovering from Mistakes; July 28, 2017

Posted on August 1, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Kings 8:4 The king was talking to Gehazi, the servant of the man of God, and had said, “Tell me about all the great things Elisha has done.” Sometimes the Old Testament narrative leaves questions about chronology. It seems … Continue reading →

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Choosing God; July 16, 2017

Posted on July 20, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him.” This is the story of the most dramatic … Continue reading →

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David’s Example; June 25, 2017

Posted on June 29, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 24:14 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let us fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but do not let me fall into the hands of men.” For the modern … Continue reading →

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Consequences of Sin; June 21, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 12:14 “But because by doing this you have made the enemies of the Lord show utter contempt, the son born to you will die.” Repentance brings personal forgiveness, but it doesn’t necessarily remove the consequences of our sin, … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2017

Posted on May 2, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:26-28 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse— the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; the curse if you disobey the commands of … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 by jgarrott

Leviticus 26:3 “‘If you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, …’” Here we have the carrot for the Old Testament Law. (The stick starts from verse 14.) The blessings listed in the next 10 verses deal … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2016

Posted on August 18, 2016 by jgarrott

Isaiah 1:19-20 “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land; but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. Verse 18 of … Continue reading →

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