By Sewell Hall David’s instruction to Joab (2 Samuel 18:5) to deal gently with an opposing military leader seems strange. This was not the way he dealt with Goliath; or with the cities of the Geshurites, the Girzites and the Amalekites (1 Samuel 27:8-9); or with the kings and generals of the Philistines, the Moabites, the …
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“I Feel” Religion
By Andy Alexander When talking about religion people frequently use the phrase “I feel” or “I think” when attempting to justify any particular practice. Modern denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Catholic, Mormon, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, etc.) are built upon what they think God will allow. No longer do these denominations consider the Bible when making decisions concerning their …
The Different Worshipers
By Don R. Hastings We are going to look into the hearts of two worshippers. We shall try to see them as God does. We know that God judges the thoughts and intents of our hearts (1 Sam. 16:7; Heb. 4:13; Lk. 16:15). Therefore, for our worship to be acceptable to God, our hearts must be …
And They Stood Every Man In His Place (1)
By Johnie Edwards One reason Gideon and his army were successful in defeating the Midianites was: “And they stood every man in his place round about the camp” (Judg. 7:21). If we are to be pleasing in the sight of God and if the work of the Lord is to be successful, it will be necessary …
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