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The Character of Saul–As Touching the Law, Blameless "As touching the Law, a Pharisee; "Touching the righteousness which is in the Law blameless" (Php_3:5-6). The Pharisee’s boast was his righteousness, he made broad his phylacteries, and enlarged the borders of his garments. The elder son was a model Pharisee; he boasted a life that was … Continue reading “0393. The Character of Saul–As Touching the Law, Blameless”

Giving First to God "And Elijah said unto her, Fear not; go and do as thou hast said: but make me thereof a little cake first, and bring it unto me, and after make for thee and for thy son" (1Ki_17:13). The story before us is very interesting. Elijah had asked the widow of Zarephath … Continue reading “0390. Giving First to God”

Showing Piety First at Home "But if any widow have children or grandchildren, let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their progenitors: for that is good and acceptable before God" (1Ti_5:4). We wish to use from this passage the expression: "Let them learn first to show piety at home." What … Continue reading “0391. Showing Piety First at Home”

First, Seek the Kingdom of God "But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Mat_6:33). This theme has its application for both saint and sinner. 1. Let us apply it to the saint. The opening words of the Bible are "in the beginning … Continue reading “0388. First, Seek the Kingdom of God”

Giving Yourself to God "And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord" (2Co_8:5). This seems the natural result of the preceding theme: "Putting God First." When God is first, we will certainly be giving ourselves first to Him. Our full and complete consecration to God, is … Continue reading “0389. Giving Yourself to God”

First, Cast Out the Beam Out of Thine Own Eye "Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye" (Mat_7:5). 1. This passage is applicable to Christians. There are many Christians who forget the admonition: "Attend … Continue reading “0386. First, Cast Out the Beam Out of Thine Own Eye”

First, Be Reconciled to Thy Brother "Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee, leave there thy gift, before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift" (Mat_5:23). Here is another FIRST THING … Continue reading “0387. First, Be Reconciled to Thy Brother”

"First, Cleanse the Inside of the Cup" "Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also" (Mat_23:26). The keynote before us is Regeneration versus Reformation. 1. Too many seem to be satisfied with mere outward appearance, they want only to "appear righteous … Continue reading “0385. "First, Cleanse the Inside of the Cup"”

A Longing for Christ’s Return "How ye turned to God from your idols to serve the True and the Living God, and to wait for His Son from Heaven" (1Th_1:9-10). Here is a true token of salvation. Those who really love Christ’s appearing, may know that they are the children of God, because the unsaved … Continue reading “0383. A Longing for Christ's Return”

The Things God Puts First To-day we are to speak of the things which God puts first. What God puts first, we must not put second. "And He is the Head of the Church: Who is the beginning, the first born from the dead; that in all things He might have the pre-eminence" (Col_1:18). 1. … Continue reading “0384. The Things God Puts First”