“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matt. 5:3. The poor in spirit are hungry souls. The rich in spirit are content with what they have. The poor person seeks food…
In the battle against the evil hosts of wickedness and principalities, enduring faithfulness gives authority. Spiritual authority is available to every believer, but a little weakness causes a breach…
The soul in union has peace because action is natural. A natural life is that life which develops itself in accordance with the principles of its own nature, and which, in doing so, is true and…
Zechariah 8:19 The spiritual person loves peace on the foundation of truth: peace in the light, life-giving peace. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable . . . .” Jas. 3:17.…
The first believers who were taught by the apostles themselves continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers. Acts 2:42. The doctrine of…
To live in the Spirit is to live without seeking your own. To live completely in the Spirit is to be completely free. Then how can I be completely free if I am not utterly poor in spirit? Utter…
“He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.” 1 John 2:10. “Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing causes them to stumble.” Ps. 119:165.…
Among many popular expressions circulating in religious circles today is this one: We must be salt in all this rottenness. David says in Psalm 1, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of…