Tag Archives: temptation

March 23, 2016

Posted on March 26, 2016 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 9:20 And the Lord was angry enough with Aaron to destroy him, but at that time I prayed for Aaron too. Church leaders need prayer too! Most have not been as flagrant as to make an idol, but all … Continue reading →

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August 2, 2015

Posted on August 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 23:17-18 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. It is ironic, actually, but … Continue reading →

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June 16, 2015

Posted on June 17, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 1:18-19 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some … Continue reading →

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June 10, 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. In this final section, written in his own hand rather than … Continue reading →

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April 27, 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 142:3 When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who know my way. I have always appreciated the unvarnished honesty in David’s Psalms. Here he is describing a situation most of us experience at some time or … Continue reading →

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April 1, 2015

Posted on April 3, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” The last part of this verse is very famous, though many people have no real idea where it … Continue reading →

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February 12. 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Daniel 5:22 “But you his son, O Belshazzar, have not humbled yourself, though you knew all this.” It is amazing how adept we are at not acting on what we know. We are all aware of assorted examples, both good … Continue reading →

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February 10, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 66:2 “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.” The Bible speaks again and again about the virtues of humility, but here we have God Himself saying that … Continue reading →

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October 23, 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jgarrott

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2014

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. I have always thought this verse in English was a bit strange. What does it mean to “hide God’s Word,” anyway? However, the … Continue reading →

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