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When Vanity Meets Ultimate Reality

Posted on May 7, 2012 by The Editor

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 →

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Ambition & the Pride of Life

Posted on March 24, 2012 by The Editor

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 →

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The Chameleon of Human Pride

Posted on February 27, 2012 by The Editor

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 →

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The Nature of Idolatry

Posted on January 27, 2012 by The Editor

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 →

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Denominational Pride

Posted on October 18, 2011 by The Editor

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 →

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