Selecting a Child as King
A child is almost certainly not qualified to be king. However, the people of Judah anointed three children as their king.
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The Tongue is like the Rudder of a Ship
The Bible calls us to use our words to uplift other people. However, many Christians use their words to tear down other people. They should say nothing.
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Taking a Census
To take a census is to count the people. Moses, king David, and king Jehoash all took censuses, with greatly varying results.
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Resolving Conflicts
The Lord Jesus calls us to resolve conflicts by approaching the other person in private. This saves face for the other person and avoids public scandal.
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The Light Shines in the Darkness
The divine light shines into the darkness of our lives and world. We often overlook it or misunderstand it, ignore it or hate it. But it is never extinguished.
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Jesus sets people against each other
The Lord Jesus says he came to set people at odds against each other. What does this mean?
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Whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the Light
We Christians represent the Lord Jesus. Anything we say can, and will, be repeated to other people. Our words need to be above reproach.
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Satan is the Accuser
The word “Satan” means “accuser” in Hebrew. Satan is the accuser. He constantly blames others for his own misdeeds.
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Without complaining or arguing
Some people are always complaining. Or arguing. Those are destructive habits. They harm the individual. And the community. They need to STOP.
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People who rage out
Some people are always raging out. They are to be avoided, not esteemed.