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Guardian of the Fatherless Scripture: “In Thee the fatherless findeth mercy”(Hosea 14:3). This is an excellent reason for casting away all other confidences and relying upon the LORD alone. When a child is left without its natural protector, our God steps in and becomes his guardian: so also when a man has lost […] Home Blessings Scripture: “He blesseth the habitation of the just”(Proverbs 3:33). He fears the LORD, and therefore he comes under the divine protection even as to the roof which covers himself and his family. His home is an abode of love, a school of holy training, and a place of heavenly light. In […] Honor God Scripture: “Them that honor Me I will honor”(1 Samuel 2:30). Do I make the honor of God the great object of my life and the rule of my conduct? If so, He will honor me. I may for a while receive no honor from man, but God will Himself put honor […] Not Left to Perish Scripture: “For Thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither will Thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption”(Psalm 16:10). This word has it proper fulfillment in the LORD Jesus; but it applies also, with a variation, to all who are in Him. Our soul shall not be […] Giving Without a Whisper Scripture: “But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: that thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret Himself shall regard thee openly”(Matthew 6:3-4). No promise is made to those who give to the poor to […] |
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