Sublime

Abe calls God “the LORD who provides.”

God doesn’t stand for a leader who is doing things his own way, disregarding the good of the people, betraying the God of the universe, and seeking selfish gain.

God is the hero of the story.

our God is a God of detail.

In God’s economy, everyone benefits by everyone contributing.

Psalm 16 feels more accessible after we’ve walked closely with David.

we’re all sinners who deserve death and separation from God. For those of us who don’t get that, we’re the ones for whom things aren’t fair—we do not get what we deserve.

The justified pastor—the man justified by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone to God’s glory alone, who happens to be a pastor—when taken on his good day or bad day, ministry high or ministry low, will be received with gladness and welcome. Clothed in the righteousness of him in whom you trust, how can you be turned away? You will not b

their leaders are supposed to make decisions by consulting with God.