Category Archives: Trials, Temptations & Afflictions

trials & temptations in the christian life

Shall I Not Drink It?

Posted on March 29, 2024 by The Editor

John 18:11 The cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): And Jesus did drink it, though it involved more suffering than we can imagine! Yet there was no resistance to that … Continue reading →

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Christian Suffering in its Proper Perspective

Posted on March 24, 2023 by The Editor

2 Timothy 2:12—Romans 8:17,18; 1 Peter 3:14,15—4:16,19—Hebrews 11:25 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him—If so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present … Continue reading →

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Consider God’s Grand Design in Affliction

Posted on July 22, 2022 by The Editor

Proverbs 13:24; Hebrews 12:5-11; Romans 8:28 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the … Continue reading →

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The Great Spiritual Danger of Worldly Riches

Posted on February 25, 2022 by The Editor

Luke 18:18-27 A certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, … Continue reading →

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Job’s Diligent Search for God

Posted on November 12, 2021 by The Editor

Job 23:8-10, 13-15 Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that … Continue reading →

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Hope in the Living God

Posted on April 23, 2021 by The Editor

Psalm 42:11; Daniel 6:26 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. For … Continue reading →

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A Pestilence in the Land

Posted on March 27, 2020 by The Editor

Amos 3:6—Isaiah 45:7—Deuteronomy 32:39; Hosea 4:1 Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?—I form the light, and create darkness: … Continue reading →

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Why Government Leaders Need Our Prayers

Posted on March 29, 2019 by The Editor

1 Timothy 2:1-4 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Solitude

Posted on February 15, 2019 by The Editor

Genesis 2:18; Ecclesiastes 4:9 And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone. Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will … Continue reading →

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God’s Experiential Sympathy School

Posted on May 25, 2018 by The Editor

Hebrews 2:18 In that He Himself hath suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted. THOMAS BROOKS (1608-1680): Afflictions ripen the saints’ graces. CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): Affliction, doubtless, is “not joyous, but grievous.” But it qualifies … Continue reading →

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