The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing. Proverbs 20:4 The sluggard and the slothful man are mentioned many times in the book of Proverbs. They both mean “lazy.” There are many warnings about being lazy in the Bible, and not just in Proverbs. [...]
Archive for February, 2012
28 Feb
A Higher Way, Part VIII
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48 The conclusion of this chapter and this matter of “a higher way” is found in verse 48. Here we see the ultimate expression of living on a higher level than the law. The law tells us “an eye for [...]
27 Feb
A Higher Way, Part VII
For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Matthew 5:46-47 These verses are a continuation of the passage dealing with the “higher way” that we [...]
26 Feb
Hear Ye The Master’s Call (Hymn)
Hear Ye the Master’s Call S.C. Kirk Hear ye the Master’s call, “Give Me thy best!” For, be it great or small, that is His test. Do then the best you can, not for reward, Not for the praise of men, but for the Lord. Refrain Every work for Jesus will be blest, But He [...]
25 Feb
A Higher Way, Part VI
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; Matthew 5:43-44 To me, this verse is [...]
24 Feb
A Higher Way, Part V
Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Matthew 5:42 We looked yesterday at one specific application of this verse, but today, I would like to take a broader look at the truth contained in it. The verse is all about generosity. There is a [...]
23 Feb
A Higher Way, Part IV
Give to him that asketh of thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Matthew 5:42 Whenever I read this verse, I can’t help but think about seeing beggars on the street. I know that this is not the only application, but that’s the one that always comes to my mind. Whenever [...]
22 Feb
A Higher Way, Part III
And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Matthew 5:41-42 As we continue to look at these hard-to-follow verses dealing Jesus’ higher level of righteousness, we come to the “go the extra mile” verse. I always [...]
21 Feb
A Higher Way, Part II
And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. Matthew 5:40 This verse continues with Jesus’ theme of a higher righteousness. This is a tough verse. It goes against our ingrained human nature. Human nature is to fight for our possessions and what we [...]
20 Feb
A Higher Way, Part I
Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. Matthew 5:38-39 To me, the last verses of Matthew 5 are some of [...]
