There may be no Bible beatitude saying expressly, “Blessed are the unsuccessful,” but there are beatitudes, which are equivalent to this. We take these from our Lord’s own lips, “Blessed are those who mourn,” “Blessed […]
“The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts 11:26 The lives of the converts were so different from their unbelieving neighbors, that they were called Christians. It is supposed that the name was given […]
“ Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.” John 20:27 We see […]
“Then cried they all again, saying: Not this man, but Barabbas!” John 18:40 Barabbas was a murderer, a felon, and a traitor. This fact is very significant. There is more teaching in it than at […]
39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye […]
Jesus opened his famous Sermon on the Mount with a list of “blessed sayings” known as the Beatitudes. He detailed certain character qualities along with the divine favor that awaited those who possessed or suffered […]
“Make the most of every opportunity.” Colossians 4:5 Our days come to us filled with opportunities for gathering knowledge, growing wise, growing in character, becoming stronger, truer, purer, nobler, more Christ-like, doing heroic things […]
“She has done what she could.” Mark 14:8 No one can do all that he knows he ought to do, or that he wants to do. Yet when we have done our duty, faithfully and […]
“Be joyful always!” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 “In all our affliction, I am overflowing with joy!” 2 Corinthians 7:4 Thankfulness or unthankfulness is largely a matter of the attitude of our heart. Two men look at […]
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Mark 12:31 Definitions are important. Who is my neighbor? What is it to love my neighbor? If we can make “neighbor” mean just a little set of […]
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