… the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Summary: Pondering the meaning of “flaming arrows” leads us to consider the fate of Job.
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… you may be able to stand your ground,
Summary: In the old days, “standing your ground” meant just that. You would stand in a spot on the ground and defend it with your life. In the world of spiritual matters, we stand on a different kind of ground.
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… since you know that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven,
Summary: Living in a broken and sinful world seems like an insurmountable challenge. Yet, we all have to face our Maker and our Master at some point.
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Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Summary: Being a father is a tall order. As humans, we are beset with many hurdles and distractions. Meanwhile, God is our spiritual Father. He is never too busy for you or me.
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For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.
Summary: Paul has the unenviable task of explaining realities that we cannot see with our human eyes. To give us a picture of what he is talking about, he uses an illustration of light and dark.
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In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Summary: Thinking about how we approach God leads to some interesting thoughts about who and what God is and how we relate to him.
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