Proverbs 22:1

Heart Purity By Thomas Watson "Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 The holy God, who is 'of purer eyes than to behold iniquity' calls here for heart-purity, and to such as are adorned with this jewel, he promises a glorious and beatific vision of himself: 'they shall... Read More

The Making of Character J. R. Miller "A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold." Proverbs 22:1 We ought to seek to gather in this world—treasure that we can carry with us through death's gates, and into the eternal world. We should strive to build... Read More

COUNSELS OF THE AGED TO THE YOUNG Archibald Alexander, 1844 It is a matter of serious regret that young people are commonly so little disposed to listen to the advice of the aged. This prejudice seems to have its origin in an apprehension that austerity and rigor naturally belong to advanced years; ... Read More

y the mercy of God I have been a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ since my early youth. Over the years of my earthly pilgrimage I have known what it is like to climb great spiritual mountains and how it feels to fall into chasms of blackness. I have had long seasons of great Christian joy and inten... Read More

The 3rd of 11 messages on The Godly Home Let's all kneel together for prayer. "Our Father we come to you in the name of Jesus tonight. We thank you Lord that you've put within us those kind of desires. Lord, we're the people of God. We're your people. We're different. People don't understand us. But... Read More

Heart Purity By Thomas Watson "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 The holy God, who is 'of purer eyes than to behold iniquity' calls here for heart-purity, and to such as are adorned with this jewel, he promises a glorious and beatific vision of himself: 'they shall ... Read More

But if anyone suffers as a Christian, he is not to be ashamed, but is to glorify God in this name. (1 Peter 4:16 NASB) Today's Devotional was written by Walker Moore of Awe Star Ministries. Visit their website at www.awestar.org. I can only imagine how confusing life must be for people with common n... Read More

The 3rd of 11 messages on The Godly Home Let’s all kneel together for prayer. “Our Father we come to you in the name of Jesus tonight. We thank you Lord that you’ve put within us those kind of desires. Lord, we’re the people of God. We’re your people. We’re different. People don’t understand us. But... Read More

“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.” Proverbs 22:1. Though the verse is a very short one-liner, there is an incredible piece of revelation contained in it showing us what we should all be striving for & what is really most important in thi... Read More

Riches (4149) (ploutos from pletho = to fill) properly denotes abundance, plentitude, and literally is used to refer to material wealth or prosperity (abundance of earthly, temporal goods) which is the meaning in the parable of the seed and the soils (Mt 13:22, Mk 4:19, Lk 8:14 = Material riches are... Read More