Tag Archives: self-deception

Self-examination; March 15, 2023

Posted on March 16, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalms 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I have long liked the way the NIV and some other English translations render the first part of this verse, … Continue reading →

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Repentance; October 7, 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:9 Fools mock at making amends for sin, but goodwill is found among the upright. The NIV attempted to put this into modern cultural context by saying “making amends,” but the Japanese sticks with the original by saying “making … Continue reading →

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A Faithful Workman; June 27, 2022

Posted on July 2, 2022 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. This verse is often quoted to young ministers, seeking … Continue reading →

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Applying Truth; April 11, 2022

Posted on April 17, 2022 by jgarrott

John 13:17 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Every time we hit this verse in our readings I feel compelled to write on it, because it is so vitally important. This is … Continue reading →

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Christian Living; February 9, 2022

Posted on February 12, 2022 by jgarrott

Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. Paul expands on this for … Continue reading →

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Practical Christianity; February 6, 2022

Posted on February 8, 2022 by jgarrott

Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. It seems like every time you turn around, someone is … Continue reading →

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Sin and Repentance; May 13, 2021

Posted on May 16, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:46 “When they sin against you–for there is no one who does not sin–…” Solomon really doubles down on the subject of repentance. Paul was hardly being original when he wrote, “for all have sinned and fall short … Continue reading →

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The Fear of the Lord; May 12, 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:39-40 “Then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Forgive and act; deal with each man according to all he does, since you know his heart (for you alone know the hearts of all men), so that they will … Continue reading →

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Pride; August 16, 2020

Posted on August 19, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 14:11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” This doesn’t specify whether Peter was present at this particular time, but he certainly got the message, because he wrote, “All of … Continue reading →

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Applying Wisdom; June 9, 2020

Posted on June 11, 2020 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. This chapter of Proverbs has so much extremely helpful stuff in it … Continue reading →

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