Category: Praise

Paul’s Praise

“A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin” (Proverbs 26:28).

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful” (Proverbs 27:6).

Flattery, as seen by the texts above, is not a positive attribute. The idea is that flattering words are used to gain an advantage. They are not sincere. They can’t be trusted.  Flattery comes from a “lying tongue.” When one who is your “enemy” seeks to curry your favor or flatter, they do not have your best interests at heart. Continue reading “Paul’s Praise”

Glorifying God

glorify God

The Bible clearly teaches that those who seek to please the Lord are expected to glorify Him. Some may not be fully aware of what that entails. First, consider a definition of the term. The Greek word doxázo is found numerous times in the New Testament, and is defined by Thayer in an illuminating way. It means “to praise, extol, magnify, celebrate.” It has the idea of holding the object in honor, and to “cause the dignity and worth of some person to become manifest and acknowledged.”

In 1 Corinthians 6:20 Paul wrote, “For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” Here we see the responsibility of the Christian, in response to His redemptive efforts on our behalf. Because of what He has done for us, we should praise Him, and celebrate His righteousness and preeminence.

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Sermon: Job’s Worst Day

Jobs Worst Day

Five things we can learn from Job’s response after losing his possessions and family. He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord” (Job 1:21)

Sermon: Nebuchadnezzar’s View of God

Nebuchadnezzars View of God

On four difference occasions in Daniel 2-4 there is recorded words of Praise spoken by the pagan king Nebuchadnezzar regarding the God of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshack and Abed-Nego. There is much to learn from the kings interaction with Jehovah.

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