It is written, “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Matthew 4:4, NRSV. Though he [Satan] appears as an angel of light, these first words betray his character: “If
Jesus Receives and Defends Repentant Souls
And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Zechariah 3:2. Satan claims a right to have those
When God Calls, How Do We Respond?
So he … found Elisha the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him … and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon him. 1 Kings 19:19. When Elijah saw Elisha in the
When Sorely Tempted, Look to Jesus
And he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O Lord, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. 1 Kings 19:4. In all our afflictions, Jesus was afflicted. The
Beware of Those Who Contradict God’s Commands
Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense…. The altar also was rent, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign which the man of God had given by the word of the Lord. 1 Kings
David’s Remorse Was As Great As Was His Guilt
I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with those who are contrite and humble in spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57:15, NRSV. Sinners seldom feel
One Sin Often Forces Another
And David’s anger was greatly kindled against the man; and he said to Nathan, As the Lord liveth, the man that hath done this thing shall surely die. 2 Samuel 12:5. The Bible has little to say in praise of