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- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 17: Restoration
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 16: Spiritual Surgery
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 15: Retribution and Revenge
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 14: The Counsels of Men
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 13: God’s Symmetrical Tapestry
- David and His Nephew Joab – Part 12: Idolatry
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Tag Archives: pride
When Vanity Meets Ultimate Reality
Ezekiel 18:30; Jeremiah 13:15; Job 18:14 I will judge you, O house of Israel, everyone according to his ways, saith the LORD GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin. … Continue reading
Posted in Death & Resurrection
Tagged death, judgment, pride, sin
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Ambition & the Pride of Life
Proverbs 16:18; Jeremiah 45:5 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Seekest thou great things for thyself? seek them not. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): The pride of life. A vain mind craves all the grandeur, … Continue reading
The Chameleon of Human Pride
Obadiah 3 The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): This is true of all proud persons, for pride is self-deceit. There may be proud persons in this congregation. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899-1981): “Ah, yes, I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Sin & Unbelief
Tagged pride, self-examination
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The Nature of Idolatry
Luke 18:11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God I thank thee that I am not as other men are. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): What is idolatry? Is it not the transferring to the creature, the homage due … Continue reading
Denominational Pride
Job 12:2 No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. J. C. RYLE (1816-1900): The Erskines, in Scotland, wanted [George Whitefield] to preach for no other denomination but their own—the Secession Church. He asked … Continue reading
