Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous (Psalm 1:4-5). Sometimes I forget. Sometimes I look at the … Continue reading
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers (Psalm 1:3). OK, I really appreciate the tree image. On a day like today, … Continue reading
But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:2). Do you delight in God’s word? No guilt here—it’s an honest question. I ask the same question of myself. … Continue reading
This is my birthday week (Thank you!), and as this is one of my go-to Scriptures for reflection…here I go reflecting. Wanna join me? Blessed is the man who does not walk in the council of the wicked, or stand … Continue reading
At that time each will receive their praise from God (1 Corinthians 4:5c). Interesting When I judge, I tend to focus on the negative. I point out the mistakes, the failures, the foolishness, the idiocy, the not-quites, the falling-shorts, the … Continue reading
He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart (1 Corinthians 4:5b). Now for the other thing. You know, from yesterday. The other thing about the wheat and the weeds. So … Continue reading
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes (1 Corinthians 4:5a). We spend a lot of time and energy judging, don’t we? We look around this world and see so very much that is so very … Continue reading
My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me (1 Corinthians 4:4). Somehow, I don’t find this as comforting as I think I’m supposed to. I mean, a clear conscience…that’s supposed … Continue reading
I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. (1 Corinthians 4:3). Wait a minute. Paul doesn’t care what the world thinks of him. He doesn’t even … Continue reading
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful (1 Corinthians 4:2). When I was a little kid, my mom put me in charge of getting the mail. We lived in an apartment, and … Continue reading