Thursday, August 28th, 2008
This is my final post for this theme, Beneath the Surface
Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 21 - 24
David was facing a serious dilemma.
Famine.
In this case it was the result of misbehaviour (or sin) that angered Holy God. No misbehaviour goes unpunished. Even the law of society recognizes this. How much more the law ...
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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
Bible reading: 2 Samuel, chapters 19-20
Probably one of the gravest dangers for a leader is self-absorption. A leader can become so engrossed with them self that the people God wants them to lead they neglect. Their followers may even feel responsible for their leader's condition.
Leaders need to be always clear about ...
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Thursday, July 31st, 2008
Bible reading: 2 Samuel chapters 11 to 13
There is danger of destruction when we are idle.
Idleness is not the same as restfulness. Jesus said, "Come aside and rest awhile." Restfulness is ordered, appropriate and necessary.
Idleness -- this one is deadly.
Idleness leads to misbehaviour (some call it sin). One sinful act leads to a ...
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