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June 17 The Uncritical Temper “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” Matthew 7:1 Jesus says regarding judging – Don’t. The average Christian is the most penetratingly critical individual. Criticism is a part of the ordinary faculty of man; but in the spiritual domain nothing is accomplished by criticism. The effect of criticism is […] Evening, June 17 Scripture: “Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it.”(Numbers 21:17) Famous was the well of Beer in the wilderness, because it was the subject of a promise: “That is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water.” […] Morning “Help, Lord.” Psalm 12:1 The prayer itself is remarkable, for it is short, but seasonable, sententious, and suggestive. David mourned the fewness of faithful men, and therefore lifted up his heart in supplication–when the creature failed, he flew to the Creator. He evidently felt his own weakness, or he would not have cried for […] Our Field of Battle For the Lord your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you. (Deuteronomy 20:4) We have no enemies but the enemies of God. Our fights are not against men but against spiritual wickednesses. We war with the devil and the […] June 17 Believing Prayer “Jesus saith unto him, Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way” (John 4:50). “When ye pray, believe” (Mark 11:24). When there is a matter that requires definite prayer, pray till you believe God, until with […] |
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