From Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening
November 10, Evening
“It is enough for the disciple that he be as his master.”
Matthew 10:25
No one will dispute this statement, for it would be unseemly for the servant to be exalted above his Master. When our Lord was on earth, what was the treatment he received? Were his [...]

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This week I let several days slip by without meditating on God’s Word. I read my chapters but didn’t take the time to prayfully consider what I was reading and apply it to myself. Today I took an hour out of my work day to “catch up”* and I am thankful I did. Here [...]

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One of the reasons I like John Piper is his unapologetic zeal for the gospel and for calling Christians to the same. It is so easy as American Christians to misplace our zeal or to have none at all. Why? America offers so much to entice us and take our eyes off of Christ. We [...]

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Let each man surrender his own longings to the glory of Jesus, and feel, “If my lying in the dust would elevate my Lord by so much as an inch, let me still lie among the pots of earth. If to live on earth for ever would make my Lord more glorious, it should be [...]

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(Spiritual Thai Boxing Part II, Goin’ to the Mat with Matt)
Phrased in this context or asked in Sunday School, this is usually is a no-brainer for Christians. We know that we deserve the eternal wrath of God, but by his mercy we were redeemed. The question though is how does that affect our dealings outside [...]

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Been meaning to share this one for awhile with my own thoughts, but realized this morning that nothing more needs to be said. This is from C.H. Spurgeon’s Faith Checkbook, April 9:
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. (Psalm 119:165)
Yes, a true love for the great Book will bring [...]

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Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not go unpunished. (Prov 16:5 ESV)
I think the first realization I had of my sinful pride was after joining a men’s Bible study. I was the youngest by about 25 years and yet I talked constantly (being a well-trained Toastmaster [...]

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A great post from True North. I like his blog as he just has short posts that get right to the point (perfect for lunch-time reading). Here is a clip of the first part:
John Newton, the famed Reformed hymn writer, was one day called to visit a family that had suffered the loss of all [...]

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A great reminder to be praying for those who preach.
http://justinchilders.blogspot.com/2008/03/pray-for-those-who-preach.html
It is always a struggle for me to remember that pastors, elders, teachers, etc. need prayer and ministering to. In fact it is likely they need it more as they in many cases are under attack as they carry out God’s work.

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With the election season in full-swing, it is helpful for me to reflect on some eternal truths to keep my perspective in check.
God is Sovereign
Regardless of the outcome of the election season, God is in control. My hope should never be found in the right candidate(s) (it doesn’t look like we’ll have that option anyway). [...]

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