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Punishment Threatened To masters who wrong their servants: (1) By defrauding them of clothing, food, or wages; (2) By imposing labours beyond their strength; (3) By afflicting them with reproaches and unjust stripes.
Religious instruction must uphold God's law as supreme, though these three need not contradict one another.
In a small town, there lived a man named David, a humble janitor at the local community center. Despite his position, David radiated warmth and kindness. Each day, he would arrive early, not just to clean but to set the...
God's plan encompasses society comprehensively—threading millennia from earth's earliest dust to the emergence of new heavens and earth.
The true child embodies six essential qualities that reprove adult ambition.
The psalmist's boasting is altogether different in character.
Where human rulers depend upon military strength, natural talent, and force of will, the Messiah judges *the poor* (*dal*, the economically vulnerable) through *righteousness* (*tsedaqah*, covenantal justice).
Even the righteous tend toward this instinct, often fixing their praise upon unworthy objects.
Imagine for a moment a weary traveler, burdened by the weight of their luggage. They have journeyed long and hard, driven by the hope of reaching a destination that promises rest and renewal. Yet, here they are, glancing at their...
First, the believer who imagines himself mature in Christ—perhaps believing he has attained "the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:13)—when in reality he remains a babe, deceives himself catastrophically.
This convergence illustrates the manifold ways souls approach the Saviour.
The poor in spirit are those convinced of their spiritual poverty—not the economically destitute, nor the cowardly in Christ's service, nor the mean-spirited.
In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions us to go forth and make disciples, inviting us into a life marked by mercy, humility, and obedience. This call is not just for the scholars or the clergy; it is for each one of...
Who will go for Us?" He describes a messenger from two perspectives.
There once was a small village nestled in a valley, where an elderly potter named Eli shaped clay with skilled hands. His humble workshop was a testament to his years of practice, yet it was his heart that truly formed...
When we grip our own opinions with rigid hands, refusing the gentle correction of wise counsel, we chart a course toward destruction.
Dear Heavenly Father, As I rise to meet this day, the weight of *humility* rests upon my heart, bringing to mind the profound truth found in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not...
The child represents not ignorance, but receptivity—a spirit trusting, open to impression, and free from prejudice.
Matthew Henry observed that when the Almighty permits enemies to prevail against Zion and Jerusalem, He ordains this affliction for a redemptive purpose—to perform a "whole work" of refining grace.
David here stretches out his hand like a little child, crying to his Father: "Hold up my goings." **I.
In a quiet town, there lived a woman named Sarah who had spent her life serving others. From the moment she woke to the time she laid her head down to sleep, her calendar overflowed with volunteer commitments—soup kitchens, mentoring...
Imagine for a moment a lush green pasture, a serene landscape filled with gentle rolling hills and the soft sound of a bubbling brook nearby. This is the setting of Psalm 23, where the psalmist paints a picture of God...
The Pharisee observes her tears, her hair loosening, her lips touching Christ's feet—and concludes that Jesus cannot be a prophet, for He would have "known" her sinful nature and thrust her back.
David was once a shepherd boy, humble and unnoticed, tending to his father’s sheep on the outskirts of Bethlehem. One day, as he sat on a grassy knoll, he strummed his harp, pouring out his heart to God in song....