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“They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.” —Psalm 119:3 If someone has fallen into gross sin, it began with compromise. In every situation you can think of, that is how it began. Very rarely do…
Read devotional“Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content.” —Ecclesiastes 1:8 If you’ve ever ridden a stationary bike, then you know…
Read devotional“You must warn each other every day, while it is still ‘today,’ so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. ” —Hebrews 3:13 In chapter 6 of Matthew’s Gospel, we find what we often call the…
Read devotional“O our God, won’t you stop them? We are powerless against this mighty army that is about to attack us. We do not know what to do, but we are looking to you for help.” —2 Chronicles 20:12 King Jehoshaphat had the right…
Read devotional“For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.”…
Read devotional“When I thought how to understand this, it was too painful for me—until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood their end.” —Psalm 73:16–17 Sometimes we wish the Christian life could be a constant state of…
Read devotional“Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” —Matthew 11:29 Meekness is a quality that is lacking in many people today. It’s the opposite of…
Read devotional“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” —Matthew 5:3 The Bible doesn’t commend poverty, but neither does it condemn wealth. Rather, the Bible says, “For the love of money is the root of…
Read devotional“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.” —2 Timothy 2:22 I didn’t grow…
Read devotional“But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all…
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