“I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure;’ but surely, this also was vanity.” Ecclesiastes 2:1 Having studied labor and finding it empty of meaning and intrinsic value, Solomon decides to test pleasure and enjoyment, only to find that this, too, is an empty pursuit. He pursued … Continue reading Ecclesiastes 2 Study
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Woman of Modesty, Woman of God: Part 3
This week, we’re concluding our study on the woman of God. So far, we’ve looked at various references to women from the Old Testament, including Psalms and Proverbs and extracted the general lesson for us Christian women. Today, we’re covering the New Testament. Matthew 26 A godly woman understands who God is and worships Him … Continue reading Woman of Modesty, Woman of God: Part 3
Woman of Modesty, Woman of God: Part 2
This week, we’re continuing last week’s study on the woman of God. In this study, we'll look at various references to women from Psalms and Proverbs and extract the general lesson for us Christian women. Let us continue. Psalm 113:9 Women are to be joyful, sources of joy, and joyful mothers. Proverbs 2 A godly … Continue reading Woman of Modesty, Woman of God: Part 2
Pleasure: Godly or Guilty?
Part 2 Last week, we began our study on godly pleasure. So far, we’ve discovered that, in a broad sense, godly pleasure comes from loving, obeying, and adoring God. Let’s see what we find today. Ecclesiastes 2:1 Pleasure or mirth for the sake of pleasing yourself is guilty pleasure. Starting with a banger. Ecclesiastes 5:4 … Continue reading Pleasure: Godly or Guilty?
Pleasure: Godly or Guilty?
Pleasure is something we’re all familiar with. People everywhere have pleasure and displeasure about various things. For the next couple of weeks, we’re going to be looking at which of those pleasures, if any, are godly, and which ones are ungodly. Genesis 18:12 God does give use pleasure, therefore there is such a thing as … Continue reading Pleasure: Godly or Guilty?
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