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Rejoicing at Thy Word

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Though a true believer knows that God’s Word should stir up rejoicing from within him, he also knows that this is not always the case. This article shows that sin can take away the joy of reading the Bible. It also shows how our attitude is crucial to reading the Bible. By rediscovering this joy, devotion time, Bible study and preaching will always be a delight.

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In Awe of Thy Word

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Every Christian is involved in Bible reading, Bible study and listening to the Word preached. How should we approach God’s Word? What attitude should we have? This article shows that if one believes that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, it will create an attitude whereby God’s Word governs all of your life.

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He Suffered

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The suffering of Christ is essential to the comfort of the believer in his suffering. This article examines the nature of Christ's suffering, the reason for it, and how it relates to the believer’s suffering.

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A Weapon of Mass Destruction

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This article explains how the tongue can be used in only two possible ways: it can be a weapon of destruction or it can be used to build others up.

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I Will See You Tomorrow!

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The Christian motive for planning for the future is different from that of worldly planning. Proverbs 27:1 gives Christians a principle for planning for the future.

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He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease (2)

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This article looks at the principles behind the transition from John the Baptist to Christ. The author maintains that these principles apply also in a mission context. Missionaries should work with the aim of establishing a self-governing church, keeping these principles in mind.

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He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease (1)

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This article looks at the principles behind the transition from John the Baptist to Christ. The author maintains that these principles apply also in a mission context. Missionaries should work with the aim of establishing a self-governing church, keeping these principles in mind.

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Cross-Economic Giving (2)

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Christians are called by God to give with a willing heart according to what they have. This article shows that when churches help each other (especially in the context of mission work), this help must be guided by God's providence and wisdom.

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Cross-Economic Giving (1)

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Christians are called by God to give with a willing heart according to what they have. This article shows that when churches help each other (especially in the context of mission work), this help must be guided by God's providence and wisdom.

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Wealth Gotten By Vanity

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May Christians be involved with lotteries and gambling? This article shows that lotteries and gambling are against God’s will for His children. These involve placing your trust in another god or idol (Proverbs 13:11).

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Rejoicing At Thy Word

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This article on Psalm 119:162 ties in with the article In Awe of Thy Word. Here the author discusses rejoicing in the word. Sin can sometimes take away the joy of reading the Bible. This article shows that our attitude toward Bible study and devotions is crucial to developing this joy and delight.

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In Awe of Thy Word

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How should we approach reading the Bible, Bibly study, and devotions? What attitude should we have? Believing that the Bible is God's inspired word will create an attitude of awe. Christians should view God's word as governing every aspect of their life. The author looks at this awe from Psalm 119:161.

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