Psalm 52: 1 – 7 TPT For the Pure and Shining One A song of instruction by King David composed when Doeg, the Edomite, betrayed David to Saul, saying, “David has come to the house of Ahimilech!” You call yourself a mighty man, a big shot? Why do you boast […]
Galatians 5: 26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another. This verse captured my attention last week. It’s one of those which I think we read and nod our heads in immediate agreement. We shouldn’t boast or brag, okay. Envy is just wrong, okay but what of challenging one another. What […]
1 Corinthians 13: 4 Love is patient, love is kind, and is not jealous; love does not brag. Boy, you ought to see the synonyms for this one. Here are some of the ones my computer thesaurus retrieved for braggart: boaster, showoff, bigmouth, loudmouth, windbag and egotist. Interesting, huh? I am especially intrigued by “egotist.” […]
Philippians 3:19 (God’s Word) In the end they will be destroyed. Their own emotions are their god, and they take pride in the shameful things they do. Their minds are set on worldly things. Many Bible versions read that instead of their emotions, their appetites are their god. It really ends up being the […]
