When Solomon became king at a young age following the death of his father David, he approached God and prayed mightily to Him. His heart was right with the Lord. Because of this, Yahweh answered Him. God declared that since Solomon desired nothing for himself but wisdom in order to govern the people of Israel…
Posts Categorized: Idols
1 Corinthians 16:9 – And There Are Many Adversaries
The preaching of the Gospel always brings opposition, even strife. What is Good News to some is anathema to many. For all those who are broken and in great need of the Word of God, there are also those who want nothing to do with the ways of the Lord. Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:9…
Proverbs 7:27 – The Way to Sheol
Proverbs 7-8 provides the contrast between one who is faithful and one who is not. These chapters speak of the adulteress and the woman called Wisdom. The adulteress is always scheming how to gain illicit love; Wisdom demonstrates the benefits of seeking righteousness. When the master of the adulteress’ house leaves, she diligently prepares for…
Psalm 147:11 – Those Who Fear Him
Do you want to know one of the reasons the church in America is so weak? I believe it relates directly to how believers view God in their relationship with Him. Over the years the Bible has been attacked on all sides. It has been questioned as to how reliable it is. Did so and…
1 Corinthians 10:20 – They Offer to Demons
Too many people think they can live a so-called Christian life with one foot in God’s camp and one foot in the camp of demons. Whether from ignorance or hubris, the church has been largely compromised over the years. This has resulted in a Christian faith that accepts non-Biblical practices as though they come from…
Psalm 20:7 – Some Trust in Horses
In psalm after psalm we see that David exhibited his faith in the Lord. Although in his descriptions, we understand that he faced many difficulties, from enemies that pursued him to those who betrayed him. Yet, the common theme throughout the psalms David wrote is his believing loyalty to Yahweh. Men rose up on every…