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Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5). Let’s not read too much into this, shall we? I doubt that Jesus was literally promising you the world. Really—what would you do with it if you had … Continue reading
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Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). It’s good to mourn. Oh maybe not good in the sense of, “Woohooo, my heart is breaking, I’ve lost everything I love—let’s get ice cream and cheesy puffs!” … Continue reading
The words in red are calling to me. Anyone for some Sermon on the Mount? Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven(Matthew 5:3). You’re not impressing him. You know that, don’t you? OK, so … Continue reading
In your good pleasure make Zion prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem. Then there will be righteous sacrifices, whole burnt offerings to delight you; then bulls will be offered on your altar (Psalm 51:18-19). David concludes this very personal … Continue reading
You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it; you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise (Psalm 51:16-17). … Continue reading
Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will turn back to you. Save me from blood guilt, O God, the God who saves me, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and … Continue reading
Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me (Psalm 51:12). Boy, that David. It’s all gimme, gimme, gimme with him, isn’t it? Forgive my sins! Cleanse me with hyssop! Create in … Continue reading
Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me (Psalm 51:11). Priorities After all that he has done, after all the grief he has caused, in the face of all the consequences of his most … Continue reading
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me (Psalm 51:10). David gets it. He doesn’t make any excuses before God, and he doesn’t make any promises he knows he can’t keep. I mean, … Continue reading
Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity (Psalm 51:9). “Wow, I hope nobody saw that.” How many times have you thought those words? Oh, come on—it’s more than that and you know it. When you … Continue reading