“And these words… teach them diligently unto thy children” (Deuteronomy 6:6). This was a mandate to the heads of households concerning God’s words; they were to “teach them diligently unto thy children.” Here we learn that the primary communicators of truth in the family are fathers and mothers. Supplementation is wonderful, but supplementary teaching should...
“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). God is the Master Planner. With astounding precision, He ordered the universe through intelligent design. His wisdom and power created everything that exists. God had a plan for the Garden of Eden so He assigned Adam to dress and keep it. Moses built...
“And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me” (Genesis 37:9). A man with initiative dreams about something he can accomplish, something he can become, or some-thing he can...
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). Procuring wisdom is life’s highest priority. Pursuit is the evidence of desire. Acquiring wisdom is life’s ultimate quest. Bob Jones, Sr., said, “Men may acquire knowledge, but wisdom is a gift direct from God.” Obtaining anything in life...
“And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the Lord hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us” (Deuteronomy 1:27). The children of Israel complained against God when they murmured in their tents. “Their accusations against God...
“Honour all men…” (1 Peter 2:17). A family was driving home after the Sunday morning church service. The father noticed in the rearview mirror that his son was whimpering and crying behind him. He said, “Son, what’s wrong?” The boy replied, “The preacher said every child should be raised in a Christian home… but I...