Godliness
Obedience to God’s Word
Many in our world see the Bible as merely a book of dos and don’ts. But we as Christians see it as the inerrant, infallible, inspired Word of God. Our love of God and our love for His Word should be inseparable. In this passage we are told how to keep the characteristics of a godly person…
Moses Face Shines When he Comes Down From Mount Sinai
The Lord told Moses to put His laws in writing (v. 27). As with the giving of the book of the law the first time Moses spent 40 days with the Lord on Mount Sinai (v. 28). Unlike the previous 40 days, the people this time did not get involved in idolatry as before. Also, in contra…
Making Enemies to Be at Peace
This verse states that unrepentant sin “shall not go unpunished†(v. 5). God makes use of the wicked to execute righteous vengeance on each other; and he will be glorified by their destruction at last. Though sinners strengthen themselves and one another, they shall not …
IllustrationThere is a Price to Pay to be a Godly Man
There is a price to pay to be a godly man. You have to buck the current because the tide’s running the other way. (Vance Havner). …
IllustrationPicture of Christ Causes Other Pictures to Disappear
A mother visited her boy at college. Upon entering his room, her eye swept across the walls, which were covered with more than a dozen suggestive pictures. Her heart was grieved, but she said nothing. Several days later, the mailman delivered a package to the young man. It was a …
IllustrationIt is Not The Huddle But The Plays That Count
The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay money for a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2 hours you watched 11 men stand in a circl …