Author Archives: Al Nelson

Another Lesson in Humility

Proverbs 15:32-33 32 He who disdains instruction despises his own soul, But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding. 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. Proverbs 18:11-13 11 The rich man’s wealth is his … Continue reading

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Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

9 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to … Continue reading

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Avoiding Divisive People

17 Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. 18 For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by … Continue reading

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Condemning the Just

15 He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just, Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. (Proverbs 17:15) It is one thing to justify the wicked and quite another to condemn the just. In the … Continue reading

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One Truth

There is only One Truth. Who mediates that one truth? Is it you or me? No it is Christ alone. Yet we are witnesses to that One Truth so long as we are walking in Him and serving His purpose … Continue reading

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Double Agents in the Midst

Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, we live in a day of apostasy. There are many who claim the name of Christ but deny the tenets of the faith, walk in a worldly way or have the appearance of godliness, … Continue reading

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Can You Tell a Tare from the Wheat?

Originally posted on Spiritual Abuse Sanctuary:
The Wheat and the Tares: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjmXDLEKqRM How many times have you heard someone in the church say something to this effect, “Let the wheat and the tares grow up together”? I have. It’s become…

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Slow to Wrath

19 So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20) Psalm 103:8 The Lord is merciful and gracious, … Continue reading

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Living without an Agenda of Our Own

Originally posted on A Wilderness Voice:
Yesterday my wife and I went to a gathering of saints at one of their homes. We had known these brothers and sister since about 1970. Over the years since Jesus first knit us…

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Wise Counsel

Proverbs 24:6 For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counselors there is safety. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. Proverbs 12:15 … Continue reading

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