PSALMS
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Psalms 115 to 117

Psalms 115: 9 – 18
It is folly to trust in dead images, but it is wisdom to trust in the living GOD, for HE is a help and a shield to those that trust in HIM. Wherever there is right fear of GOD, there may be cheerful faith in HIM; those who reverence HIS Word, may rely upon it. HE is ever found faithful. The greatest need HIS blessing, and it shall not be denied to the meanest that fear HIM. GOD’s blessing gives an increase, especially in spiritual blessings. And the LORD is to be praised: HIS goodness is large, for HE has given the earth to the children of men for their use. The souls of the faithful, after they are delivered from the burdens of the flesh, are still praising HIM; but the dead body cannot praise GOD: death puts an end to our glorifying HIM in this world of trial and conflict. Others are dead, and an end is thereby put to their service, therefore we will seek to do the more for GOD. We will not only do it ourselves, but will engage others to do it; to praise HIM when we are gone. LORD, thou art the only object for faith and love. Help us to praise thee while living and when dying, that thy name may be the first and last upon our lips: and let the sweet savour of THY name refresh our souls for ever.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Isaiah 22: 15 – 23: 9

Isaiah 23: 1
Tyre.
Tyre was a Phoenician centre for world commerce on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea just north of the Holy Land. Its citizens were wealthy, but also evil and full of pride. Thus Isaiah prophesied that GOD would bring that city down for 70 years and then restore it for a time. GOD’s people would once again engage in trade with Tyre.

NEW TESTAMENT
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James 1: 16 – 27

James 1: 1 – 21
The engrafted word.
Christians begin their new life in CHRIST by being born again with the word of truth. New life in CHRIST demands that we get rid of all moral filth that offends the HOLY SPIRIT and that we be constant in receiving the WORD of GOD into our hearts. The term engrafted means implanted implying that the Word must become a part of our very nature. The implanted Word brings us to our final salvation.