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Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 1 Timothy 6:17 (KJV) It can be easy when you have obtained a little wealth in this world to esteem yourself more highly than you ought to think. This temptation is not new Israel faced the same warning from God in Deuteronomy 8:17, cautioned not to think their own hand had gotten them all their wealth. When we strive and strain to obtain enough for our daily needs, we can easily connect our rewards with our own efforts, forgetting the true source of our provision. ...

Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Galatians 3:3 (KJV) Paul’s pointed question to the Galatians strikes at the heart of a persistent struggle in the Christian life: the temptation to replace Spirit-led living with flesh-driven performance. His incredulity is palpable: how could those who began their Christian journey through the supernatural work of the Spirit now think they could reach spiritual maturity through their own efforts? ...

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV) Faith Doesn’t Require Intellectual Surrender One of the most persistent misconceptions about Christianity is that it demands believers to leave their brain at the door: to abandon reason in favor of blind faith. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Scripture itself demonstrates that God values our minds and invites us to engage intellectually with our faith. ...

For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. — 1 Timothy 4:8 (KJV) The Comparison That Changes Everything On any given Sunday morning, you’ll find joggers pounding the pavement, cyclists racing through park trails, and fitness enthusiasts heading to their favorite gym. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this picture. After all, the Apostle Paul doesn’t condemn bodily exercise; he simply puts it in its proper perspective. ...

Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field; let us lodge in the villages. Let us get up early to the vineyards; Let us see if the vine flourish, whether the tender grape appear, And the pomegranates bud forth: There will I give thee my loves. Song of Songs 7:11-12 (KJV) In the busyness of Solomon’s royal court, with its endless responsibilities and late-night duties, his bride recognised something crucial: their relationship needed intentional time and space to flourish. Her invitation wasn’t born from dissatisfaction, but from wisdom - she understood that love requires more than proximity to thrive. ...

And Samuel grew, and the LORD was with him, and did let none of his words fall to the ground. 1 Samuel 3:19 (KJV) What a remarkable testimony about young Samuel’s life! The Lord “did let none of his words fall to the ground.” This phrase captures something profound about the nature of godly speech and the power of words that flow from a heart aligned with God’s purposes. ...

Turn away my eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. Psalm 119:37 (KJV) Our eyes have been Satan’s preferred battlefield. In the Garden of Eden, it wasn’t through audible temptation alone that Eve was deceived - it was when “she saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes” (Genesis 3:6). The enemy understood then what he understands now: the gateway to the heart runs through the eyes. ...

And Amaziah said to the man of God, But what shall we do for the hundred talents which I have given to the army of Israel? And the man of God answered, The Lord is able to give thee much more than this. — 2 Chronicles 25:9 (KJV) King Amaziah faced a dilemma that resonates deeply with our modern struggles. He had invested significantly, one hundred talents of silver, to hire mercenaries from Israel to strengthen his army against Edom. From a strategic standpoint, it made perfect sense. More soldiers meant better odds of victory. Yet when God’s prophet commanded him to dismiss these hired warriors, Amaziah’s immediate concern wasn’t about military strategy it was about the waste in money. ...

And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God. Mark 10:18 (KJV) When the rich young ruler approached Jesus, he came with what seemed like a straightforward question about eternal life. But notice how he addressed Jesus: “Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” (Mark 10:17) In that simple greeting lay an assumption that would become the foundation for one of Jesus’ most revealing responses. ...

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. Revelation 2:14 (KJV) The Failed Curse That Led to a Cunning Plan When we encounter this verse in Revelation, we’re witnessing Jesus addressing the church at Pergamos about ab ancient yet ever-relevant danger. To understand the gravity of Christ’s warning, we must look back to the story of Balaam - a tale of frustrated curses and devastating counsel. ...