Tag Archives: discipline

July 21, 2015

Posted on July 22, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:75 I know, O Lord, that your laws are righteous, and in faithfulness you have afflicted me. Here’s a real statement of faith for you! Acknowledging that God’s judgments are righteous is one thing, but then extending that to … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2015

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 25:14 The Lord confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them. For those who want to get close to God, to hear what He has to say and walk with Him, David has very … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2014

Posted on August 26, 2014 by jgarrott

Amos 5:24 “But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” From verse 21 the Lord is delivering one of the strongest condemnations of “religion as usual” in the whole Bible, and here he expresses what … Continue reading →

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August 12, 2014

Posted on August 14, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 33:11 “Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! … Continue reading →

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June 13, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Talk about something that has been discarded from society! This verse has been paraphrased as, “He who spares the rod … Continue reading →

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May 15, 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. There are a couple of differences in nuance between the NIV and the Japanese here. … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2013

Posted on November 11, 2013 by jgarrott

Lamentations 3:39-40 Why should any living man complain when punished for his sins? Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. What an enormously logical statement! Sadly, few of us respond this way … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2013

Posted on May 26, 2013 by jgarrott

Hebrews 12:9 Moreover, we have all had human fathers who disciplined us and we respected them for it. How much more should we submit to the Father of our spirits and live! This entire 12th chapter of Hebrews is vitally … Continue reading →

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March 17, 2013

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 13:40-43 “As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom … Continue reading →

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January 13, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil. Though there are differences between the NIV and the Japanese, (“grace” rather than “love,” “guilt” rather than “sin”) I think … Continue reading →

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