Jeremiah 17:5-8 Jeremiah presents, as does the Apostle Paul in Romans 7:15-24 and Galatians 5:19-23, two distinct choices made by men who know God. First we see those who chose the flesh: 1) They “trusteth in man” (Jeremiah 17:5a); 2) … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2013
The Perception
“For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.” (Galatians 5:17) The Flesh was defined in the previous devotion as the “old … [Read more...]
The Problem: What is Wrong with the Heart?
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?" (Jeremiah 17:9) A regenerated man (a saved man; one Born of God) must always remember what happened to him in his father Adam: “For since by man came death, by … [Read more...]
The Struggle: Introduction
“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” (1 John 3:9) This verse has posed a seeming problem for people who are converted, or Born of God, because they have sinned … [Read more...]
What is Eternal Life?
“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee: As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast … [Read more...]
Just Do It
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (2 Peter 3:18) For some years now, two things that have always been on my heart are the Commandments of God and how they are … [Read more...]
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