Ps 4:1-8 contains some great spiritual instructions on how to dwell safely.  Many people follow some practical safety measures, which are wise, like wearing a PFD while in a boat, holding an extension ladder while someone is on it, wearing a safety harness on a steep pitched roof, etc.  But...

They That Will Be Rich 1 Tim. 6: 6-10 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO “They that will be rich” [1 Tim 6:9] will never be rich.  They are not rich because: They have not gained —1 Tim 6:6 — The formula for true wealth is: Godliness + Contentment = Great Gain. First,...

First of All 1 Tim 2:1-2   Paul exhorts us to do some things “first of all” in this passage. I Believe that this means that we should put some sort of priority on these things. He is instructing us in the various ways to communicate with God on behalf...

Nehemiah Characteristics of Godly Leadership CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When you read the book of Nehemiah you see in him the characteristics of godly leadership. We are going to examine several of these characteristics in Nehemiah. Nehemiah was a: Praying man – Nehemiah 1:4-11; 2:4; 4:9 – he did not undertake...

What to Do With the Truth? John 18:33-38   In this passage Pilate is confronted with the truth. Jesus has been brought before him for judgment. He hears the truth and yet he says “What is truth?” As Bible believers we know that Jesus Christ is the truth [John 14:6]...

Add to “Godliness Brotherly Kindness” 2 Peter 1:7                 What does Peter mean when he says “Brotherly Kindness”? We know that the “Brotherly” part in this context means, your brothers and sisters in Christ. He is talking about saved, born again, children of God. But, what is “kindness”? Kindness is...

Add to “Patience Godliness” 2 Peter 1:6                 What is godliness? How can one be godly? Peter tells us to add godliness in this passage. Godliness is being like God. It is more than observing a list of do’s and don’ts (although obedience is required). It is thinking His thoughts...