21st Century Biblical Reflections – Page 152

Envy and the whack ∙∙

Envy and the whack ∙∙ Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. – Galatians 6:4 Genesis 4:2-9 2 When they grew up, Abel became a shepherd, while Cain cultivated the ground. 3 WhenContinue reading “Envy and the whack ∙∙”

Yada, yada, yada ∙∙

Yada, yada, yada ∙∙ You know me, O LORD; You see me, and You examine my heart’s attitude toward You. – Jeremiah 12:3 Psalms 139:1-7 1 O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. 2 You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’mContinue reading “Yada, yada, yada ∙∙”

About time to act ∙∙

About time to act ∙∙ God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He saw the people of Israel and knew it was time to act. – – Exodus 2:24-25 Galatians 4:4-5 4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born ofContinue reading “About time to act ∙∙”

Good decision-making ∙

Good decision-making ∙ Wisdom rests in the heart of one who has understanding. – Proverbs 14:33 Proverbs 2:2-11 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. 5 Then you willContinue reading “Good decision-making ∙”

I have learned to be content ∙

I have learned to be content ∙ I have learned to be content in any circumstance. – Philippians 4:11 Philippians 4:10-13 10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not thatContinue reading “I have learned to be content ∙”