Proverbs 12:17-28

The Separate Life Johannes Vos, 1903-1983 An essay against binding the conscience with regard to practices which cannot be proved from Scripture. The question of the separated life is a very important one, not only because it is a practical question which must be faced by every thoughtful Christian,... consulte Mais informação

A Plea for the Godly by Thomas Watson "The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor." Proverbs 12:26 Solomon was a man of renown. He was the world's wonder; he discoursed on trees from the cedar-tree in Lebanon, to the hyssop which springs out of the wall. The Proverbs are profound and holy aph... consulte Mais informação

The Crown of Righteousness by Thomas Watson A sermon preached on May 1, 1656, at the funeral of Thomas Hodges "Those who honor Me—I will honor." 1 Samuel 2:30 To my honored friend, Mrs. Mary Hodges, It was not my intention when I preached this sermon, that it should go any further than the pulpit. B... consulte Mais informação

Treasury of David Charles Spurgeon PSALM 4 Verse 1. "Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer." This is another instance of David's common habit of pleading past mercies as a ground for present favor. Here he ... consulte Mais informação

A Mistake in Business James Smith "As with the buyer — so with the seller!" Isaiah 24:2 Some have embraced the opinion, that business cannot be carried on in accordance with the rigid morality of the New Testament. But this is a mistake — for it can only be carried on safely and consistently, accord... consulte Mais informação

FAITHFULNESS Arthur Pink, 1939 "It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:2 From the preceding verse it is clear that the Apostle was having reference to the ministers of Christ, those whom He has appointed to act as officers in His churches. Other virtues are desira... consulte Mais informação

God's Gold William Nicholson, 1862 "When He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold!" Job 23:10 "The precious sons of Zion, as valuable as fine gold" Lamentations 4:2 Happy are they who can say, "The Spirit bears witness with our spirits that we are the sons of God"! They are the favorites of Jehov... consulte Mais informação

Christ, the Pearl of Great Price! William Nicholson, 1862 "Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it!" Matthew 13:45-46 Jesus Christ was a wise and impressive Teacher. The parables ... consulte Mais informação

"Do Nothing Rashly" J. R. Miller, 1902 "You ought to be quiet—and to do nothing rashly!" Acts 19:36 The town clerk was wise when he urged the people of Ephesus to do nothing rashly. He told them they might do injustice to the men concerning whom the disturbance had arisen. He said there was a right ... consulte Mais informação

The Work of Life! George Everard, 1885 "I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day. The night comes, when no man can work." John 9:4 A friend was passing by the entrance-gate of a cemetery in Italy. Over it he saw words worth remembering, "My lot today — yours tomorrow." It is a truth ... consulte Mais informação