Tue
Apr
29
2008
Pride Kills
It is so evident in the history of the kings of Israel and Judah that pride is the self imposed stake through the heart. Seriously, it is amazing how the text goes out of its way to make this point, time and time again. Consider 2 Chronicles 26:16 as an example among many
“But when he was strong, he grew proud, to his destruction. For he was unfaithful to the LORD his God and entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.”
Amazing. It is a true gift of God to have power and money and not be proud. Only God can do that.
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Thu
Apr
24
2008
The Life of Asa
There are really some interesting lessons to be learned in the life of Asa. He started out so well. He removed his queen mother Maacah from being queen on the throne. The nation of Israel turned to God and as 2 Chron. 15:15 says they “sought him with their whole desire.” The Lord gave them rest all around. But…
He acted foolishly by relying upon the king of Syria and did not rely upon the Lord. He trusted in money and power and not in God. Even as he got sick in his later days, he did not rely upon the Lord but on physicians. Prosperity is so dangerous because as men we are so prone to lean on anything but the Lord.
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Wed
Apr
23
2008
Bible Reading Thoughts
I am reading through the Bible in a year and thought I would just write down some of my thoughts as I go. I am really starting half way through the program, but better now then never.
