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Proverbs 21 teaches that every leader, circumstance, and outcome remains under the sovereign authority of God. Although people may believe their actions are right, the Lord weighs the heart and calls His people to righteousness, justice, humility, generosity, and trust. In this episode, Dave Jenkins explains why righteousness is more acceptable to God than outward religious activity, how pride and selfishness lead to destruction, why God's justice is certain, and why true security cannot be found in human wisdom, preparation, or strength. We may prepare the horse for battle, but victory belongs to the Lord. Because God rules over all things, Christians can walk faithfully, pursue what is right, and rest confidently in His sovereign purposes. For more episodes of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

Shame says that we are unworthy and can never be accepted. Pride says that we are sufficient and do not need anyone's help. While they appear to be opposite struggles, both seek identity and worth apart from Jesus Christ. In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins explains from Romans 3:22–24 how the gospel humbles human pride while healing the shame of repentant sinners. All people have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, leaving no room for boasting. Yet believers are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption accomplished by Christ. The cross exposes the seriousness of our sin and displays the greatness of God's grace. Because Christ bore the guilt and condemnation His people deserve, Christians no longer need to prove themselves through pride or hide themselves in shame. Their forgiveness, acceptance, and identity rest securely in the finished work and perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ alone. For more from Anchored in the Word please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/anchored-in-the-wordpage/

Some Bishops went to Pope John 23rd and obtained a bull by which he commanded clearly that both the bad and the good books of Master John Wyclif must be burned. They are greatly angered that those books speak about their bribery, pride, fornication, and greed. Most of all, they rage because he calls them receivers of alms and says they should not rule like secular lords. And also because he writes that when priests live wickedly and will not give up their evil, secular lords, by lawful order and good intention, so that the priests have nothing to sin with, may take away their property and also withhold tithes from them.

David's dangerous pride led him to trust in numbers instead of the Lord, bringing a severe plague on the nation. Yet his tender conscience owned his sin, and God showed mercy, stopping judgment at the place of sacrifice. Here we see the seriousness of sin, the need for real repentance, the costliness of true worship, and the weakness of even great leaders. All this points us to Christ, whose perfect sacrifice truly ends judgment and whose kingdom will never end.

The sermon explores the multifaceted role of the Holy Spirit as Comforter, Advocate, and Animator who abides within believers to empower their spiritual life. Drawing from John 14 and 1 Corinthians 1, it contrasts the world's wisdom with the foolishness of the cross, emphasizing that salvation and spiritual growth rely entirely on the Spirit's power rather than human eloquence or intellect. The message warns against relying on persuasive speech or denominational pride, asserting that true faith stands only in God's power. It encourages believers to depend on the Holy Spirit for witness and understanding, acknowledging that without Him, no spiritual fruit can be produced. Ultimately, the teaching affirms that God chooses the weak and foolish to confound the wise, directing all glory to Christ alone.

The sermon explores the dramatic transformation of the prodigal son by contrasting his arrogant demand for inheritance with his humble request to be made a servant. It highlights the extreme journey from self-centeredness to total surrender, illustrating how God uses life's hardships to break down pride and lead individuals to repentance. The preacher emphasizes that true spiritual change involves moving from taking everything to giving oneself entirely to the Father. This process reveals the mystery of grace, where divine mercy meets human brokenness, resulting in restoration rather than condemnation. Ultimately, the message encourages believers to embrace their vulnerability and allow God to remake them into servants who reflect His love.

Proverbs 18 teaches that wisdom is revealed through how we listen, speak, respond, and relate to others. Our words are never insignificant. They flow from the heart and carry the power to strengthen relationships, spread destruction, communicate wisdom, or expose foolishness. In this episode of Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, Dave Jenkins explains why the wise listen before answering, why careless speech becomes a snare, and why death and life are in the power of the tongue. He also considers the dangers of pride, isolation, gossip, and misplaced trust, along with the security believers find in the name of the Lord. Proverbs 18 ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, who always spoke with perfect wisdom, truth, compassion, and grace. Through Christ, our sins are forgiven, our hearts are renewed, and our words can increasingly honor God and bring life to others. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The fires are stoked, the golden idols rise They demand we bow before their shifting skies But there's a boundary that we will not cross We choose to honor God, whatever the loss. The threats are loud, the furnace doors are wide But we will walk in faith and not in pride You didn't keep us from the dangerous place But threw us in to show Your saving grace.

This sermon examines Daniel chapter 5, focusing on the fall of Babylon and the divine judgment against King Belshazzar for his arrogance and desecration of holy vessels. The preacher highlights how God remains sovereign over human history, using empires to discipline pride just as He did with Nebuchadnezzar. Through the mysterious writing on the wall, God declares that Belshazzar has been weighed in the balances and found wanting, leading to the immediate transfer of power to the Medes and Persians. The message challenges listeners to recognize warning signs of spiritual rebellion and to maintain integrity before God rather than seeking worldly validation. Ultimately, the text serves as a sobering reminder that all authority comes from the Most High and that humility is essential for those who serve Him.

TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY! 1. David's Supplications Rendered A. The First Prayer of David in Psalm 30 B. The Second Prayer of David in Psalm 30 .......The Person in the Prayer .......The Premise of the Prayer .......The Plea in the Prayer 2. Deflated Saints Rejoice A. The Exhortation for the Saints to Sing B. The Exhortation for the Saints in Sorrow 3. Dark Sin is Recalled A. The Pride to Slide B. The Power to Stand C. The Proof of the Sin 4. Downcast Sackcloth is Removed