Philippians 2:14-16 In-Context 　　12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed-not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence-continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 　　13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 　　14 Do everything without grumbling or...

　　Matthew 6:19-21 In-Context 　　17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 　　18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 　　19 Do not store up for yourselves treasures...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 2 Chronicles 20:14-19 　　(Read 2 Chronicles 20:14-19) 　　The Spirit of prophecy came upon a Levite in the midst of the congregation. The Spirit, like the wind, blows where and on whom He listeth. He encouraged them to trust in God. Let the Christian soldier go out against his spiritual enemies, and the God of...

Rev. Robert A. Sirico

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Complete Concise 　　Chapter Contents 　　Cautions against proud behaviour, and the mischief of an unruly tongue. (1-12) The excellence of heavenly wisdom, in opposition to that which is worldly. (13-18) 　　Commentary on James 3:1-12 　　(Read James 3:1-12) 　　We are taught to dread an unruly tongue, as one of the greatest evils. The affairs of mankind are thrown...

This personal reflection explores the significance of Work Is a Glorious Thing by Piper in my life.

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Matthew 7:7-11 　　(Read Matthew 7:7-11) 　　Prayer is the appointed means for obtaining what we need. Pray; pray often; make a business of prayer, and be serious and earnest in it. Ask, as a beggar asks alms. Ask, as a traveller asks the way. Seek, as for a thing of value that we have lost;...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Jeremiah 2:9-13 　　(Read Jeremiah 2:9-13) 　　Before God punishes sinners, he pleads with them, to bring them to repentance. He pleads with us, what we should plead with ourselves. Be afraid to think of the wrath and curse which will be the portion of those who throw themselves out of God's grace and favour. Grace...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 56:1-7 　　(Read Psalm 56:1-7) 　　Be merciful unto me, O God. This petition includes all the good for which we come to throne of grace. If we obtain mercy there, we need no more to make us happy. It implies likewise our best plea, not our merit, but God's mercy, his free, rich mercy....

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:1-6 　　(Read 1 Chronicles 16:1-6) 　　Though God's word and ordinances may be clouded and eclipsed for a time, they shall shine out of obscurity. This was but a tent, a humble dwelling, yet this was the tabernacle which David, in his psalms, often speaks of with so much affection. David showed himself...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Galatians 5:1-6 　　(Read Galatians 5:1-6) 　　Christ will not be the Saviour of any who will not own and rely upon him as their only Saviour. Let us take heed to the warnings and persuasions of the apostle to stedfastness in the doctrine and liberty of the gospel. All true Christians, being taught by the...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Galatians 6:6-11 　　(Read Galatians 6:6-11) 　　Many excuse themselves from the work of religion, though they may make a show, and profess it. They may impose upon others, yet they deceive themselves if they think to impose upon God, who knows their hearts as well as actions; and as he cannot be deceived, so he...