Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand. Psalm 37:23-24, NKJV It is amazing to know that as a child of God, He directs, orders, and establishes our goings. That is, the Lord always leads us to the things that will cause us to glorify Him and will ultimately be for our good. This requires that we understand that He will always do what is best for us...

Psalm 100:1-3 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:1-3, NKJV Right out the gate the psalmist calls for a joyful noise to be made unto God. The psalmists call is not merely to a small tribe or group of people but rather has the earth in view!  No one is excluded. Not only is there...

Romans 3:27-28 Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. Because of what law? The law that requires works? No, because of the law that requires faith. For we maintain that a person is justified by faith apart from the works of the law. Romans 3:27-28, NIV God is the source and giver of wisdom, and as led by the Holy Spirit, Paul argues logically and unquestionably that man is unrighteous, unprofitable, deceitful, destructive, and ungodly by nature. Our sin nature and the sins we commit have...