Tag Archives: vanity
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JULY 4
MORNING “Sanctify them through thy truth.” John 17:17 Sanctification begins in regeneration. The Spirit of God infuses into man that new living principle by which he becomes “a new creature” in Christ Jesus. This work, which begins in the new … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JUNE 13
MORNING “Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17 Jesus says, “take freely.” He wants no payment or preparation. He seeks no recommendation from our virtuous emotions. If you have no good feelings, if you be … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: MAY 16
MORNING “Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy.” 1 Timothy 6:17 Our Lord Jesus is ever giving, and does not for a solitary instant withdraw his hand. As long as there is a vessel of grace not yet full … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JANUARY 20
MORNING “Abel was a keeper of sheep.” Genesis 4:2 As a shepherd Abel sanctified his work to the glory of God, and offered a sacrifice of blood upon his altar, and the Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering. … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: NOVEMBER 20
Did we pretend to be angry about one thing when we knew, or could have known, that our anger had a different and much less presentable cause? Did we pretend to be “hurt” in our sensitive and tender feelings…when envy, … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: MARCH 16
On humility And that is enough to raise our thoughts to what may happen when the redeemed soul, beyond all hope and nearly beyond belief, learns at last that she has pleased Him whom she was created to please. There … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: MAY 11
Love One Another …add to your…brotherly kindness love. —2 Peter 1:5, 7 Love is an indefinite thing to most of us; we don’t know what we mean when we talk about love. Love is the loftiest preference of one person … Continue reading
MORNING AND EVENING: DECEMBER 2
MORNING “Thou art all fair, my love.” Song of Solomon 4:7 The Lord’s admiration of his Church is very wonderful, and his description of her beauty is very glowing. She is not merely fair, but “all fair.” He views her … Continue reading
MORNING AND EVENING: OCTOBER 19
MORNING “Babes in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:1 Are you mourning, believer, because you are so weak in the divine life: because your faith is so little, your love so feeble? Cheer up, for you have cause for gratitude. Remember that … Continue reading
MORNING AND EVENING: JULY 23
MORNING “Even thou wast as one of them.” Obadiah 1:11 Brotherly kindness was due from Edom to Israel in the time of need, but instead thereof, the men of Esau made common cause with Israel’s foes. Special stress in the … Continue reading