(John Angell James, “Spiritual Idolatry”) The first commandment of the decalogue says, “You shall have no other gods before Me.” The meaning of this precept, which is the foundation of all religion, is not merely that we shall not acknowledge … Continued
(James W. Alexander, “Consolation” 1852) “Affliction does not come forth from the dust–neither does trouble spring out of the ground.” Job 5:6 “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as … Continued
(John Angell James, “The True Christian” 1846) “You ought to live holy and godly lives.” 2 Peter 3:11 Holiness is a very comprehensive word, and expresses a state of mind and conduct that includes many things. Holiness is the work of the … Continued
(J.C. Ryle, “Do You Have a Priest?”) “We have a great High Priest who has entered Heaven, Jesus the Son of God.” Hebrews 4:14 Christ, the great High Priest in Heaven, is ever doing the work of a Friend, Protector, Counselor, and … Continued
(John Fawcett, “The Important Journey from this World to the Next” 1774) This is a journey which may be near at hand. “I am this day going the way of all the earth.” For anything we know, the journey may be just before us–there … Continued
THOUGHTS FOR A SUNDAY “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 ”May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” … Continued
(John MacDuff “The Faithful Promiser”) “I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you.” John 14:18 Blessed Jesus! How Your presence . . . sanctifies trial, takes loneliness from the chamber of sickness, and the sting from the chamber of death! … Continued
(Anonymous) “Your shoes shall be iron and brass; and as your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Dr. Doddridge was walking out one day in a very depressed state of mind. His trials were at that time … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in Gethsemane. It was … Continued
(James Smith, “The Wealthy Family!”) “There is no lack to those who fear Him!” Psalm 34:9 The Lord’s people all fear Him–that is, they fear to offend Him, and desire above all things to please Him. And though they may appear poor–they are really rich! God … Continued
