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February 3 Becoming the “Filth of the World” We have been made as the filth of the world . . . —1 Corinthians 4:13 These words are not an exaggeration. The only reason they may not be true of us who call ourselves ministers of the gospel is not that Paul forgot or misunderstood the […] Morning, February 3 Scripture: “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors.”(Romans 8:12) As God’s creatures, we are all debtors to him: to obey him with all our body, and soul, and strength. Having broken his commandments, as we all have, we are debtors to his justice, and we owe to him a vast amount which we […] He Freely Gives Scripture: “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?”(Romans 8:32). If this is not a promise in form, it is in fact. Indeed, it is more than one promise, it is a […] Evening, February 3 Scripture: “Tell me … where thou feedest, where thou makest thy flock to rest at noon.”(Song of Solomon 1:7) These words express the desire of the believer after Christ, and his longing for present communion with him. Where doest thou feed thy flock? In thy house? I will go, if […] February 3 Do It Now! “A cup of cold water only” (Matt. 10:42). What am I to do? I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good work, therefore, any kindness, or any service I can render to any soul of man or animal let me do it now. Let […] |
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