Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 John 4:1-6 　　(Read 1 John 4:1-6) 　　Christians who are well acquainted with the Scriptures, may, in humble dependence on Divine teaching, discern those who set forth doctrines according to the apostles, and those who contradict them. The sum of revealed religion is in the doctrine concerning Christ, his person and office. The false...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Proverbs 16:25 　　(Read Proverbs 16:25) 　　This is caution to all, to take heed of deceiving themselves as to their souls. 　　Proverbs 16:25 In-Context 　　23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive 　　24 Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Chapter Contents 　　This is a hymn of praise suited to the times of the Messiah. 　　The song of praise in this chapter is suitable for the return of the outcasts of Israel from their long captivity, but it is especially suitable to the case of a sinner, when he first finds peace and joy in believing;...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 27:1-6 　　(Read Psalm 27:1-6) 　　The Lord, who is the believer's light, is the strength of his life; not only by whom, but in whom he lives and moves. In God let us strengthen ourselves. The gracious presence of God, his power, his promise, his readiness to hear prayer, the witness of his Spirit...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on 1 John 4:1-6 　　(Read 1 John 4:1-6) 　　Christians who are well acquainted with the Scriptures, may, in humble dependence on Divine teaching, discern those who set forth doctrines according to the apostles, and those who contradict them. The sum of revealed religion is in the doctrine concerning Christ, his person and office. The false...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Deuteronomy 6:4-5 　　(Read Deuteronomy 6:4-5) 　　Here is a brief summary of religion, containing the first principles of faith and obedience. Jehovah our God is the only living and true God; he only is God, and he is but One God. Let us not desire to have any other. The three-fold mention of the Divine...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Isaiah 42:5-12 　　(Read Isaiah 42:5-12) 　　The work of redemption brings back man to the obedience he owes to God as his Maker. Christ is the light of the world. And by his grace he opens the understandings Satan has blinded, and sets at liberty from the bondage of sin. The Lord has supported his...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on James 3:1-12 　　(Read James 3:1-12) 　　We are taught to dread an unruly tongue, as one of the greatest evils. The affairs of mankind are thrown into confusion by the tongues of men. Every age of the world, and every condition of life, private or public, affords examples of this. Hell has more to do...

　　1 Timothy 6:11 In-Context 　　9 Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 　　10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many...

　　Commentary on Today's Verse 　　Commentary on Psalm 119:9-16 　　(Read Psalm 119:9-16) 　　To original corruption all have added actual sin. The ruin of the young is either living by no rule at all, or choosing false rules: let them walk by Scripture rules. To doubt of our own wisdom and strength, and to depend upon God, proves the purpose of holiness...