Tag: humility
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The fear of the Lord and the salvation of the humble
But you, you are to be feared!Who can stand before youwhen once your anger is roused? [Psalm 76:7] When we look around us, we see strong men, powerful nations, and people of influence, both good and evil. This can cause us to begin to feel small, weak, and inadequate by comparison. The psalmist wants us…
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way of life or way of death
And to this people you shall say: ‘Thus says the Lord: Behold, I set before you the way of life and the way of death.’ (Jeremiah 21:8) Jeremiah had some bad news for the people of Jerusalem. God was not happy with them and he was about to send a famine, pestilence, and war their…
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a heart of praise
And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.’ (Luke…