Proverbs 1:11–19; Psalm 1
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Proverbs 1:11–19; Psalm 1
“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to each other. “Come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him.” Genesis 37:19–20
Martin Luther • Faith Alone: A Daily Devotional
- Then will it be clear that those who were fools for Christ, and because of this were despised, were truly the wise of this world (see 1 Cor 4:10).
Thomas à Kempis • The Imitation of Christ: (Original translation as heard on the Hallow App)
For the first time in history we witness the entrance of another voice, another counselor. Notice the content of his counsel, his advice to Eve. He takes the very same set of facts (the things God said to Adam and Eve) and gives them a different interpretation. The Serpent puts a particular spin on the words of God because he is anything but
... See morePaul David Tripp • Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands
18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn,
which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know over what they stumble.
which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know over what they stumble.
ESV Bible
12For the offender does evil a hundredfold and lives a long life, though I know, too, that it will be well with those who fear God, who fear His presence.