Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree. Galatians 3:13. It is the province of the law to condemn,
Divine Vengence
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Romans 12:19. Although Nabal had refused the needy company of David and his men, yet that
The Real King
Cursed be the man that he eateth any food until evening that I may be avenged of mine enemies. 1 Samuel 14:24 The command to abstain from food was prompted from selfish ambition, and it showed the king to be
Delayed Judgment
In that day I will perform against Eli all things which I have spoken concerning his house: when I begin, I will also make an end. 1 Samuel 3:12. Eli had greatly erred in permitting his sons to minister in
Two of a Kind
“Be on your guard against covetousness in any shape or form. For a man’s real life in no way depends upon the number of his possessions.” Luke 12:15, Phillips. The curse which Balaam had not been permitted to pronounce against
Duty or Desire
But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof. Proverbs 1:25. In the night season the angel of God came to Balaam with the message, “Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not
Cain Went Out
And Cain went out from the presence of the Lord. Genesis 4:16. God had given Cain an opportunity to confess his sin…. He knew the enormity of the deed he had done, and of the falsehood he had uttered to