John 7:24 Tinkering with the heart

By mpheriot | June 5, 2023 |

Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment. John 7:24 NASB Of the many topics addressed in this dialogue in John 7, the most notable is the Jews’ offense at Christ for healing a man by the pool of Bethsaida on the Sabbath (which happened in John 5). In their minds, the…

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Proverbs 13:6 Kings and coups

By mpheriot | November 4, 2022 |

Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless [the person of integrity], But wickedness [lawlessness] overthrows [subverts, undermines] the sinner. Proverbs 13:6 NKJV Solomon personifies righteousness and lawlessness as either a protector or a villain looking for my downfall. They are two dispositions in constant tension, working out their natures in my life like peaches appearing…

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