Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse,
but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
Summary: Solomon once again points to an interesting contrast between blame and perversity. Since God knows our hearts, he understands infallibly whether our intent is perverse or innocent. In the eyes of our Father, we can return to a state of being blameless.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:20 — Innocence Restored”
A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Summary: Once again we are reminded that there are two ways to see life. Worldly vision is short-sighted, spiritual vision shows us the eternal horizon before us.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:18 — Wages & Rewards”
Those who are kind benefit themselves,
but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
Summary: Solomon has a pithy way of summarizing important truths. We do not live in a vacuum and our actions and words are never without consequence for ourselves as well as those around us.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:17 — Reflections”
A kindhearted woman gains honor,
but ruthless men gain only wealth.
Summary: Kindness isn’t normally listed as a ‘superpower’ in the comics, but in real life, it is a very important one.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:16 — Superpower”I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—
Thank you for your patience and your prayers. Debbie and I are getting our energy back slowly and I have found that I can still crank out a few more blog posts. Starting tomorrow, Lord willing, Three Minute Bible will be back online.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:1 — Thank you!”“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” - Jesus
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ.
Thank you all for the prayers that have been offered on our behalf. God is gracious and we are coming through the other side of this thing. We still have a ways to go before we are firing on all cylinders. Thank you for your patience!
Blessings,
Jeff & Debbie
“You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” – Jesus
Continue reading “John 14:14 — Prayers for the Bard”
Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,
but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
Summary: People who ask you to put up money or security for something are in a different class than those who are simply looking for help.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:15 — Creeps”
For lack of guidance a nation falls,
but victory is won through many advisers.
Summary: A timely proverb for our day. Nations, like people, sometimes lose their way and fall into disrepute. Our nation is in danger of going down this path.
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:14 — Guidance System”
A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
Summary: Do we take gossips seriously? Paul suggests that we should take it at least as seriously as murder. How we do that depends on a proper understanding of the Greek word, krino, meaning “to judge.”
Continue reading “Proverbs 11:13 — The Righteous Judge”