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Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

1. Read Packer recommends new Christians learn to love and adore the Bible. One way to do that is by reading it cover to cover once a year.

O Lord, We commune with Thee every day, but week days are worldly days, and secular concerns reduce heavenly impressions.

Some believe that David wrote this psalm at the beginning of his reign over Israel, but we cannot be certain.

We sing this well-known psalm with the words, ‘All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice … ’  It is a great little psalm which tells us how and why we should praise God: ·  We must be joyful in our praise (1). Worshippers were encouraged to go to the temple with a joyful shout and to serve him with gladness (cp. Psalms 95:1­6;…

This story is a powerful warning regarding how Christians are to raise their children. Lot’s daughters grew up in Sodom. And there is no evidence that they were children of God

A holy heart is the garden where God plants the flower of His love. God’s love to His people is an ancient love, it dates from eternity. (Ephesians 1:4). He loves them with a choice, distinguishing love; they are the “dearly beloved of His soul.” (Jeremiah 12:7).

The psalmist is delighted with God. Psalm 18 is a thanksgiving expressing gratitude for a blessing from God. God’s work on his behalf causes the psalmist to raise his voice in unabashed enthusiasm. He exclaims, “I love You, O Lord!” (18:1).

Paul teaches: “Tribulations produce patience; and patience, tried character” [Rom 5:3–4]. That God has promised to be with believers in tribulation [cf. II Cor. 1:4] they experience to be true, while, supported by his hand, they patiently endure—an endurance quite unattainable by their own effort.

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)