We’ve heard it said time and again. God is love, and a loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell. But exactly how loving is the God of creation, the God of our universe, the God of all living? According to John 3:16, God loved us so much “…that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” God loves us tremendously. …
“He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.” Psalm 145:19 KJV For those who love and fear the Lord, He is always nearby, and He will fulfill their desire. Verse 20 tells us what desire He will fulfill. “The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.” Everyone desires protection, and God…
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 KJV God honors those who humble themselves before him. James 4:10 says, “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” When you display humility toward God, you recognize Him for who He really is: the Almighty Creator of the universe. But you also recognize yourself for what you really are: weak…
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 KJV Mankind was made in God’s image. Because God is a spirit, you were given a spirit. That way your spirit could communicate and fellowship with God your Creator. Also, Adam and Eve, the first man and woman, were created in perfection. They were perfect because God their Creator is perfect. Because of God’s holiness, He…
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 KJV According to the dictionary, “lowly” means humble in feeling, behavior, and status. Proverbs 16:19 says, “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.” God blesses those that humble themselves before Him. He blesses them with wisdom. Proverbs 15:33 says, “The fear of the…