“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”—Psal. 139:14. The term “fearful” is sometimes to be taken subjectively, for our being possessed of fear. In this sense it signifies the same as timid. Thus the prophet was
Offer some observations on the duty itself op walking in the truth.—In order to this, we may observe that the truth is of a practical nature; other truths may be speculative, but not this. But
Wisdom is Work "The mature are those who have powers of discernment, trained. The wisdom to tell the difference between true and false, right and wrong, wise and foolish, requires training." How Pastors Can Glorify Christ, Every
I do not mean to assume this language in behalf of myself or my brethren; but would rather apply it in a way of self-examination. By “fleshly wisdom” is meant the wisdom of this world,
The Splendor of His Queen In this post, David Mathis draws upon both Old and New Testaments to show how the church reveals the mystery of Christ and his splendor. The Universal Experiences of Preachers
Let me direct your attention to the duties inculcated as necessary to the discharge of the ministry. These will be found to consist in four things:— 1. Vigilance.—“Watch thou in all things.” This is a
Pastors Can Lead Well by Preaching Well "Because of the expectations to lead . . . it’s tempting for the pastor to spend far too much time in organizational strategy and far too little preparing
“Unto the pure all things are pure, but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.”—Tit. 1:15. The apostle had lived to see many who
The Importance of Self-Leadership "Both historical and contemporary sources place a high value on this work of leading ourselves well. Consider Charles Spurgeon’s observation on this point: “We are, in a certain sense, our own
“Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”—2 Tim. 1:13. This Epistle was written on the near approach of death, and