People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. Proverbs 28:13
When my 6-year-old nephew gets in trouble, he often runs away. He wants to hide instead of face the consequences of his actions. He does this for two reasons...
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This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testing's we do, yet he did not sin. Hebrews 4:15
Temptation can feel isolating. When we face temptation, we often think we are all by ourselves. We feel shame for being tempted and feel as if no one can...
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Then David confessed to Nathan, "I have sinned against the Lord." Nathan replied, "Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won't die for this sin. Nevertheless, because you have shown utter contempt for the word of the Lord by doing this, your child will die. 2 Samuel 12:13-14
I once...
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"This is what the Lord says: Because of what you have done, I will cause your own household to rebel against you. I will give your wives to another man before your very eyes, and he will go to bed with them in public view. 2 Samuel 12:11
Have you noticed how little children tend to...
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In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusalem. 2 Samuel 11:1
I have heard it said that most good...
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It's better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home. Proverbs 21:9
Do you know someone who argues a lot? These are people who fight and argue at every corner. It can be frustrating, can't it? Or are you constantly arguing, always looking for a...
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David retorted to Michal, "I was dancing before the Lord, who chose me above your father and all his family! He appointed me as the leader of Israel, the people of the Lord, so I celebrate before the Lord. Yes, and I am willing to look even more foolish than this, even to be humiliated in my...
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