Tag Archives: hope

Favoritism

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. … Continue reading →

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Love is Active

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Don Merritt

Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and … Continue reading →

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Do what it says!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, … Continue reading →

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Slow to Speak

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Don Merritt

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral … Continue reading →

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The Trials of Life

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting … Continue reading →

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Rich and Poor

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Don Merritt

Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; … Continue reading →

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Let’s Get Started!

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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A New Adventure is Set to Begin

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Don Merritt

Since we have just completed Revelation, it’s time to move on into another book of the Bible for our continuing study; I thought that James would be a fun change of pace. There is quite a bit of disagreement in … Continue reading →

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Revelation: The Epilogue

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

Revelation 22:12-21 Jesus is the speaker of these verses, in which He gives an amazing invitation coupled with an ominous warning. It begins with “Look, I am coming soon” which is the second time He has said this in chapter … Continue reading →

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John Visits with an Angel

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Don Merritt

“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy written in this scroll.” I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to … Continue reading →

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