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A brief bit of encouragement for the journey from God's Word. Today's Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 6 To support this devotional ministry: https://faithbaptiststerling.com/give/ Music: "Awaken the Dawn" by Stanton Lanierhttps://www.stantonlanier.com CCLI #20109360

We are to flee false doctrine and its associated wrong applications, and instead actively to pursue righteousness & godliness, faith & love, steadfastness & gentleness.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 72 Psalm 112 Providence Presbyterian Church Evansville, IN Pastor's Website: https://theparchment.net/ This devotional explores Psalm 112, highlighting the profound blessings that come to those who fear the Lord and delight in His commandments. The sermon emphasizes that true righteousness manifests through generous giving, justice, and steadfast trust in God amidst life's uncertainties. It contrasts the secure, unshakable hope of the upright with the ultimate futility faced by the wicked. The message encourages believers to embody these godly characteristics as a natural outflow of sanctification and gratitude for Christ's sacrifice. Ultimately, it calls Christians to live lives of praise that extend beyond words into tangible acts of mercy and faith.

The Morning Devotional Season 11 | Edition 72 August 17, 2026 Psalm 112 This devotional explores Psalm 112, presenting the blessed life of a person who fears the Lord and delights in His commandments. The text highlights that true righteousness results in spiritual stability, generosity toward the poor, and an unshakable trust in God amidst adversity. It emphasizes that these godly characteristics are not innate but are cultivated through the work of the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification. The message encourages believers to live out their faith through actions that reflect God's grace and justice, rather than merely offering verbal praise. Ultimately, it calls Christians to emulate Christ by trusting in divine sovereignty and extending mercy to others.

Paul once again shares his heartfelt desire for the Jews to be saved, and he points out their fundamental error - thinking that they could be righteous by works of the Law, being ignorant of the righteousness of God which is through Christ by faith. Many professing Christians today think that anyone who has a zealous sincerity in religion can be saved - and verse 4 shows this to be a dangerous error.

This sermon explores the nature of spiritual warfare by examining Ephesians 6:10-18, emphasizing that believers must rely on divine strength rather than human ability. The preacher identifies the enemy as spiritual forces of evil and outlines the specific components of God's armor, including truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word of God. It stresses the importance of knowing one's general, understanding the enemy's tactics, and utilizing the provided equipment to stand firm against demonic schemes. The message highlights the necessity of communal prayer and unity within the church as essential strategies for maintaining spiritual readiness. Finally, it calls listeners to recognize their identity in Christ and invites non-believers to surrender to Jesus as the victorious King.