Wisdom for the Heart

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The average person speaks about 50,000 words a day. Roughly the length of a small book. But how much of that is worth reading? In Romans 3:14, Paul says the natural human mouth is full of “cursing and bitterness.” In other words, our speech exposes the condition of our hearts.

In this message, Stephen Davey explains the final link in Paul’s chain of indictments about sinful communication. You’ll learn why bitter words aren’t just a slip of the tongue. They’re evidence of an angry, unredeemed heart. But this message doesn’t stop at the problem. It offers hope for change.

You’ll discover how a heart touched by grace leads to speech seasoned with grace. Whether in the workplace, at home, or in church, your words can become a source of healing and help. Learn the kind of language God loves to hear; and how your speech can glorify Him.

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The apostle Paul doesn’t pull any punches in Romans 3:13. He says the human throat is an open grave. Why? Because what we say reveals the death within us. In this message, Stephen Davey explains why God takes our words so seriously; and how our speech is evidence of deeper spiritual decay.

In this fifth message from Paul’s list of indictments against the human race, you’ll see how the Bible compares the tongue to a serpent’s fangs. You’ll hear real-world stories of deception and self-justification, and you’ll be challenged to examine how you speak to others. Do your words tear down or build up? Do they reflect decay, or grace?

This episode helps you recognize the venom that hides in the heart; and points to the only remedy that can change what flows from your lips: the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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In Romans 3:12, the apostle Paul continues his list of indictments against humanity with a sobering claim: “All have turned aside.” That one phrase reveals the spiritual condition of every person: deliberate defiance, willful wandering, and increasing moral decay.

In this episode, Stephen Davey explains how sin doesn’t just happen to us. It’s the path we choose. We avoid the truth, we redefine goodness, and we substitute spiritual imitation for genuine repentance. Whether it’s the prodigal son feeding pigs or a modern culture redefining evil as good, the pattern hasn’t changed. But neither has God’s mercy. The truth hurts, but it also heals. This lesson prepares the way for understanding the beauty of salvation by helping you see just how far we’ve all gone from the path; and how far God has gone to bring us back.

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Romans 3:10–12 offers a brutal but necessary truth: no one is righteous, no one understands, and no one seeks after God. In this episode, Stephen Davey continues unfolding Paul’s list of fourteen indictments against humanity, focusing on three devastating facts: our total depravity, our spiritual blindness, and our instinct to run from God rather than toward Him.

You’ll see how this truth plays out in the world around you—in religious confusion, spiritual counterfeits, and a culture addicted to self. But this episode isn’t just a look at what’s wrong with the world—it’s a reminder of the grace that interrupted your story. It’s also a powerful resource for understanding why the gospel isn’t just helpful—it’s absolutely necessary.

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What if everything you believed about yourself was wrong? What if your spiritual “scoreboard” showed defeat, even though you thought you were winning? In this episode, Stephen Davey explores Romans 3:10–12 to show that no one—not one person—is righteous in themselves. These verses open a series of 14 indictments against humanity, all building to a single, stunning conclusion: every person is guilty before God.

You’ll learn how sin is not just something we do—it’s something that dominates us. Paul’s sweeping declarations leave no one off the hook, and that’s why the gospel is such good news. This message will equip you to confront the world’s favorite myths about sin—and help you respond with grace, truth, and confidence in God’s unchanging Word.

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Can a person justify sin if it brings about something good? Can God be blamed for judgment if His truth is revealed through our failure? In this powerful lesson from Romans 3:3–9, Stephen Davey addresses three objections people often raise against God’s justice—and shows why every one of them collapses under the weight of truth. Paul warns that God doesn’t overlook guilt just because someone claims a special heritage or spiritual status. Whether Jew or Gentile, every person stands guilty before God and in need of His grace.

Stephen also unpacks how people today still sin in the name of God—by misusing grace, abusing God’s patience, or assuming forgiveness is automatic. This episode is a wake-up call to believers who’ve grown comfortable with compromise and a reassurance to those wondering if God really keeps His promises. You’ll be challenged to live with conviction, honesty, and reverence—because the name of God is holy, and so is your calling.

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What makes the Bible the final authority in life? How do we know it’s true, complete, and trustworthy? In this powerful episode, Stephen Davey unpacks Romans 3:2 and explains how the Bible came to us—not as a man-made invention, but as the very breath of God.

You’ll explore how Scripture was written by human authors who were “moved by the Holy Spirit,” and how their writings were preserved and compiled into what we now call the canon. Stephen addresses questions about inspiration, dictation, and divine collaboration, while also exposing false views of the Bible that still deceive many today.

The lesson also dives into what the Word of God does in the life of the church, the world, and the believer. You’ll be reminded that Scripture is not just meant to be studied and admired—it’s meant to be obeyed.

Whether you’re defending the Bible’s authority or trying to build your life on something solid, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and conviction to trust God’s Word above all else. The Bible is more than just a good book—it is the sacred breath of God, and it is everything you need for life and godliness.

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Is the Bible really the Word of God—or just a collection of myths and moral teachings? And if it is God’s Word, is it still relevant today? In this powerful episode, Stephen Davey walks you through the second part of his study on how we got the Bible—and why we know it’s true. Drawing from Romans 3:2, Stephen unpacks Paul’s declaration that the Jews were entrusted with the “oracles of God.” What does that mean for us today?

Stephen exposes four popular but dangerous views of the Bible and explains why only one is both true and trustworthy. He warns against false prophets, modern revelations, and misguided religious systems that elevate human opinion over divine truth. Instead, he affirms the authority, sufficiency, and finality of God’s written Word.

You’ll also be encouraged by fulfilled prophecies, such as those about the Messiah’s birth, suffering, death, and burial—proofs that God’s Word is not just ancient, but alive.

If you’ve ever questioned why the Bible matters or wondered how to respond to those who challenge it, this lesson will give you clarity, confidence, and conviction. God has spoken, and He’s preserved His Word. You can trust it.

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What advantage did the Jewish people have? That’s the question Paul anticipates in Romans 3. And the answer might surprise you.

Although being Jewish didn’t guarantee salvation, it carried a profound privilege: they were entrusted with the oracles of God. In this episode, Stephen Davey begins a two-part series on how we got our Bible and why we know it’s true. He explores what it meant for Israel to be the steward of divine revelation, how God entrusted Scripture to the Jewish people, and why this matters today.

From Mount Sinai to the prophets, from Moses to Paul, the Jewish nation was uniquely chosen to receive, preserve, and transmit the very words of God. And although they often failed to live by what they received, their role in history reminds us of the seriousness of owning a Bible.

This lesson is both convicting and encouraging. It helps you appreciate the weight of holding God’s Word in your hands—and the responsibility that comes with it. Because if God gave His Word to the Jewish people, and now to you, the question isn’t whether it’s trustworthy. The question is, will you treasure it?

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What if every warning about the wrath of God was true? In A Pause in the Mercy of God, Stephen Davey walks you through one of the most dramatic scenes in the book of Revelation. As the final judgments prepare to fall on Earth, heaven pauses—and you’re invited to understand why.

This episode explains the meaning behind the sea of glass, the victorious martyrs, and the angelic procession from the heavenly temple. You’ll discover what makes God’s wrath both necessary and terrifying—and why His justice demands action. You’ll also learn how the songs of Moses and the Lamb remind us of God’s faithfulness across all generations.

If you’ve ever wondered how a loving God could also be a just Judge, this message will answer your questions with both truth and hope. It’s a powerful call to take God’s invitation seriously—before it’s too late.

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