Deception

Confidence displayed in the midst of deception - Psalms 12:1 – 12:8 (commentary)

This psalm expresses David’s confidence in the words of God for deliverance in the midst of men who are full of deception. Some think he wrote it during those days when his duties kept him in Saul’s courtroom while Saul was looking for ways to kill him. Others think he wro …

You Are a Slave of What Controls You - II Peter 2:17 – 2:22 (commentary)

Peter goes on to describe these false teachers as “wells without water” (v. 17). Can you picture finding a well of water in the middle of a desert and then discover that it was dry. In conclusion Peter says it is better to be ignorant of the way of the truth than to kno …

The Strain Upon Divine Patience - Hosea 2:1 – 2:13 (commentary)

Hosea’s own personal tragedy fades into the background as Israel is examined under God’s searchlight. The events of this chapter summarize what Gomer has done and what Israel has done. What happens to Gomer will happen to Israel. Israel, like Gomer, has defected from their …