September 17, 2020
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Today's Bible Verse
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18
Memorize this Verse:
18. A T L G S I I N G T T M S B A I W M H A H M F H
Memorize this Verse:
18. A T L G S I I N G T T M S B A I W M H A H M F H
Today's Bible Reading
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September 17, 2020
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online: Old Testament Isaiah 44-45 — 8.0 minutes Proverbs 26:17-28 — 2.0 minutes New Testament Luke 23:32-37 — 1.5 minutes Hebrews 10:1-18 — 4.0 minutes Total Average Read Time — 15.5 minutes |
This reading plan will make it easy and fun for you to read through the entire Bible this year. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
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Today's Meditation - Psalms
Psalm 106:34-39
To read of Israel’s idolatry is indeed troubling; but, to argue that we would not do that today is foolish and immature. We see idolatry everywhere. Paul wrote in Colossians 3:5 that “covetousness” is idolatry. We want that which we ought not to have. Our lusts and desires are often consumed with that which destroys, not that which blesses. One of the most important insights in this portion of the psalm is the effect of compromise upon us – they “learned their works (v. 35),” and the results were tragic. May God help us not to compromise with the world around us. We follow a different message – the Word of the living God!
Verse for Meditation: Verse 35 – “But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.”
To read of Israel’s idolatry is indeed troubling; but, to argue that we would not do that today is foolish and immature. We see idolatry everywhere. Paul wrote in Colossians 3:5 that “covetousness” is idolatry. We want that which we ought not to have. Our lusts and desires are often consumed with that which destroys, not that which blesses. One of the most important insights in this portion of the psalm is the effect of compromise upon us – they “learned their works (v. 35),” and the results were tragic. May God help us not to compromise with the world around us. We follow a different message – the Word of the living God!
- The destruction of the nations did not happen – verse 34
- Their disobedience led to compromise – verse 35
- Their decision to serve idols cost them greatly – verse 36
- The devils to whom they sacrifice – verse 37
- Their deeds led to the slaughter of their children – verse 38
- The defilement was caused by their own works – verse 39
Verse for Meditation: Verse 35 – “But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works.”
Today's Prayer
“Lord, I recommit my life to You, and ask for Your help and strength as I seek to stand against all forms of idolatry and compromise with this world.”
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