Exploring Scripture

Today's thought: “Within me is both a dove and a wolf,” said the young novice monk to the desert Father. “I am afraid the wolf will win. What shall I do?” The wise Father replied, “Feed the one and starve the other.”

Today's thought: Falling into temptation is never an isolated act. It has a background in our hearts...

Today's thought: Trials and temptations are there, not to strip our faith, but to strengthen our faith.

Today's thought: Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matt.6:21) The Preacher’s Commentary says, “Gathering earthly treasures is not a great enough cause by which to structure a philosophy of life.”

Today's thought: Our attitude towards money and possessions is a good litmus test of whether or not, in God’s sight, we are rich or poor. We either hold them tightly or lightly.

Today's thought: Jesus taught that our attitude to the least of his brethren actually reflects our attitude towards the Lord himself. (Matt.25:40)

Today's thought: Insecurity in any relationship is never constructive; it is always damaging. How secure are you in God’s love? Do you know in your heart that he loves you?

Today's thought: The landscape of life is littered with the wreckage of projects and schemes that have been attempted for God with little or no reference to him. Better to get close to him, to listen to him, and obey his promptings, than run at the world with a clutch of good ideas.

Today's thought: Living in a culture that finds difficulty with any form of long-term commitment, where will I be in my walk with Jesus in about twenty years from now?

Today's thought: Our attitudes and our responses to trials will tell the true story about the levels and the maturity of our faith. We cannot choose the circumstances, but we can choose our responses.