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
Disobedience to God Bring About Poor Excuses
Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22. The last days
In Vision Moses Viewed the Promised Land
Thou shalt see the land before thee; but thou shalt not go thither unto the land which I give the children of Israel. Deuteronomy 32:52. As he [Moses] looked back upon his experience as a leader of God’s people, one
Be Careful of Giving a False Report
We be not able to go up against the people; for they are stronger than we. Numbers 13:31. Young people are needed in the workâthose who will undertake the work interestedly and will carry it forward zealously and strongly. But