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Jude 16a: These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts… Jude 15 references the ungodly who God will execute judgment upon. When ungodly individuals are described in the Bible, words such as selfish, proud, worldly, covetous, and dishonest are often used. A word which may not be as frequently spoken against is used in Jude…

Following captivity, some Jews returned to Jerusalem. They were expected to rebuild the temple. Rather than making this their priority, they put wordly pursuits above all (cf. Hag. 1:4,6). They suffered for this, and God exhorted, “Consider your ways” (Hag. 1:5,7). The phrase “consider your ways” prompts reflection and self-examination (cf. 2 Cor. 13:5). Considering…

James 5:11: Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. The Holy Spirit gave the example of “the patience of Job” to encourage Christians to be patient (cf. Jas. 5:7)…

The Bible contrasts what matters most in life with what does not. Matthew 6:25-34 is a passage in which Jesus explains what matters most. His words “seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness: and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matt. 6:33) do not teach that following Christ brings earthly riches. Rather, the teaching is that if…

Romans 10:17: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. The statement in Romans 10:17 applies both to Christians and those who are not yet Christians. God’s Word produces and builds faith. Jesus, in the “parable of the sower,” taught that when good and honest hearts come in contact with the…