Category Archives: integrity
these are your gods
Exodus 32. It is hard to resist the temptation to make something happen when God wants you to wait. Israel had already agreed to keep the covenant, but grew impatient when Moses stayed atop Mt. Sinai. Their solution: worship God … Continue reading
Posted in discernment, idolatry, integrity, patience, relationship with God, trust, worship
Tagged Exodus 32
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enough is enough
2 Chronicles 28. The Chronicler mentions three prominent leaders of the tribe of Ephraim who had the courage to stand up against the army of Israel. The horrible king Ahaz had sent his army against his own kinsmen of Judah. … Continue reading
just enough of Jesus
Acts 18:23-19:22. Apollos had a problem. Luke says that he could speak and teach accurately the things concerning Jesus, but he needed Priscilla and Aquila to explain to him more accurately the way of God – that is – the … Continue reading
Posted in church, commitment, discernment, Holy Spirit, integrity, Jesus Christ, kingdom of God, ministry, truth
Tagged Acts 18, Acts 19
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with no one’s regret
2 Chronicles 21. One of the saddest statements about anyone found in the scriptures is the epitaph for Jehoram. His short reign in Jerusalem resulted in the Lord judging him by inciting rebellion among his subjects, war with his enemies, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 21
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maybe this is it
Gen. 40. What was it that kept Joseph faithful to God and walking in integrity as he lived a forgotten life in the bowels of an Egyptian prison? He had revelations from God in his past, and he must have … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, confidence, faithfulness, hope, integrity, second coming
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the LORD was with him
Gen. 39. What was it that allowed Joseph to maintain his integrity while all those terrible things happened to him? How was he able to keep bitterness and cynicism from spoiling his attitude and destroying his witness? One clue to … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, eternal life, faithfulness, future, hope, integrity, kingdom of God, perseverance, suffering
Tagged Genesis 39
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integrity now and then
Psalm 15. David’s question in verse 1 uses two verbs for residing in a residence. The verb sojourn implies a temporary residence. Sojourning in the LORD’s tent is having a relationship with him now — in the present. The verb … Continue reading
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Tagged Psalm 15
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