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The Spiritual Danger of Pride in Gifts & Grace

1 Peter 5:5,6; Proverbs 29:23; Jeremiah 13:15 Be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. A … Continue reading

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Seeking God’s Guidance Concerning His Providences

Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and … Continue reading

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A Lesson From a Leper

Luke 17:11-19 It came to pass, as he went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar … Continue reading

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The Poor in Spirit

Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686):  Why does Christ here begin with poverty of spirit? C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): A ladder, if it is to be of any … Continue reading

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The Key to Receiving God’s Guidance

Psalm 25:9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. A. W. PINK (1886-1952): What is meekness? CHARLES SIMEON (1759-1836): The term “meekness” is of very extensive import. But, instead of entering into … Continue reading

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Honourable Humility: Thomas Manton

James 4:6 God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686): Humility is the sweet spice that grows from poverty of spirit. THOMAS BROOKS (1608-1680): The most holy men are always the most humble men. WILLIAM … Continue reading

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Jesus Christ, the King of Meekness

Matthew 21:5 Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass. ROBERT HAWKER (1753-1827): The four Evangelists all notice this triumphal entrance of Christ into Jerusalem, five days before … Continue reading

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The Christian Grace of Meekness

Matthew 5:2-5 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they … Continue reading

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Our Lord Jesus Christ’s Rule for Christian Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18 Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. But thou, when … Continue reading

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Counterfeit Humility

Exodus 3:11,12 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt? And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this … Continue reading

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