Tag Archives: temptations

Advice to a Young Woman Entering Into Adult Life

Posted on June 17, 2022 by The Editor

Ecclesiastes 12:1; Proverbs 3:5-7 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth. 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 … 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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Dead Flies

Posted on July 20, 2018 by The Editor

Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. JOHN TRAPP (1601-1699): A great many flies may fall into … 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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Samson’s Eye Problem

Posted on January 26, 2018 by The Editor

Judges 14:1,2,7 Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of … Continue reading →

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When God’s Providences Seem to Contradict God’s Promises

Posted on January 27, 2017 by The Editor

Genesis 13:14-16; Genesis 15:1-4 And the LORD said unto Abram…Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: for all the land which thou seest, to thee will I … Continue reading →

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Is Every Affliction a Judgment of God Upon Sin?

Posted on May 29, 2015 by The Editor

John 9:1-3        And as Jesus passed by, he saw a man which was blind from his birth. And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Times

Posted on January 29, 2015 by The Editor

Hebrews 5:8        Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered. JOHN GILL (1697-1771): Christ’s sonship did not exempt him from obedience and sufferings. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): He was a Son; the only-begotten … Continue reading →

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The Certainty of Temptations & Trials, Troubles & Tribulations

Posted on September 25, 2013 by The Editor

John 16:33; Acts 14:22        In the world ye shall have tribulation.        We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. BROWNLOW NORTH (1810-1875): Every Christian may settle it as a truth in his own mind, that … Continue reading →

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