A Song of Circumstance
Songs are usually born out of surrounding circumstances that so affect the thinking of the composer, he cannot help but burst forth with a melody and an accompanying set of lyrics describing his plight.
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Insight for Today
Written by Chuck Swindoll, these encouraging devotional thoughts are published seven days per week.
Christ, Our Solid Rock
Read Psalm 102:25; Psalm 111:10
Long ago you laid the foundation of the earth and made the heavens with your hands.Psalm 102:25
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!Psalm 111:10
Two lingering questions are yours—and only yours—to answer:
How to Be Wise
Read Matthew 7:24–29
The Narrow Way
Read Matthew 7:13–14
You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate.The highway to hell is broad,and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.But the gateway to life is very narrowand the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.Matthew 7:13–14
Spotting a Counterfeit
Read Matthew 7:15–17
“Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheepbut are really vicious wolves.You can identify them by their fruit, that is, by the way they act.Can you pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles?A good tree produces good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit.”Matthew 7:15–17
The Golden Rule
Read Matthew 7:12
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.Matthew 7:12
Being the ultimate wordsmith, Jesus has saved the most significant words until the last. What you are about to read is commonly called the Golden Rule.
Therefore, however you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. (Matthew 7:12)
A Place for Discernment
Read Matthew 7:6; Hosea 4:17
Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy.Don’t throw your pearls to pigs!They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you.Matthew 7:6
How to Stop Judging
Read Galatians 6:1–2
Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin,you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.Galatians 6:1–2
Put Aside a Judgmental Attitude
Read Matthew 7:1–5
Worry-Free Living, Part 2
Read Matthew 6:33–34
Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously,and he will give you everything you need.So don’t worry about tomorrow,for tomorrow will bring its own worries.Today’s trouble is enough for today.”Matthew 6:33–34
