But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. (Psalm 73:2-3) When God is turned to be a man’s enemy and fights against him, he is in a desperate plight. With other enemies we […]

As the gospel of Christ crucified cannot be attained through the religious works of sinful men, nor can be attained through the logical thinking of sinful men, neither can it be more effective, more persuasive or more savingly executed through the eloquent proclamation of sinful men. [T]o suggest such a thing would certainly contradict what […]

Mark 7:1-13 This passage contains a humbling picture of what human nature is capable of doing in religion. It is one of those Scriptures which ought to be frequently and diligently studied by all who desire the prosperity of the Church of Christ. The first thing which demands our attention in these verses, is the […]

All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord. (Colossians 4:7) I know some of God’s saints who live very near to him, and they are evidently a tree of life, for their very shadow is comforting, cooling, and refreshing to many […]

So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to harass me, to keep me from becoming conceited. Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that it should leave me. But he said to me, […]

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. (Ephesians 6:16) Faith is a shield that you may use for warding off every kind of arrow; yea, even the fiery darts of the great enemy; for this shield cannot be penetrated even by […]

This day I have one request of You; Fill in me what I lack. O my dear Lord, my heart is Yours; And I don’t want it back… HT: Nugget Net Newsline See also: PREACHING THE GOSPEL FOR THE CHRISTIAN THE END OF FOOLISH ATTITUDES TEACHINGS OF DEMONS ON CHURCH GROWTH

Ask, and it shall be given you. (Matthew 7:7) We know of a place in England still existing, where a dole of bread is served to every passerby who chooses to ask for it. Whoever the traveller may be, he has but to knock at the door of St. Cross Hospital, and there is the […]

God expects His servants to call His people ever onwards and upwards toward full-orbed spiritual maturity. Do you believe and accept this fact? Are you persuaded that your pastor’s concern for your spiritual maturity is a biblically legitimate one? It is vital that the whole church of Jesus Christ be united in this aim. The […]

“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master.” (Matthew 10:25) No one will dispute this statement, for it would be unseemly for the servant to be exalted above his Master. When our Lord was on earth, what was the treatment he received? Were his claims acknowledged, his instructions followed, his perfections worshipped, […]