PSALMS
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Psalms 36 and 37
Psalms 36: 1 – 6
When we look abroad we see the world full of evil-doers that flourish and live in ease. So it was seen of old, therefore let us not marvel at the matter. We are tempted to fret at this, to think them the only happy people, and so we are prone to do like them: but this we are warned against. Outward prosperity is fading. When we look forward, with an eye of faith, we shall see no reason to envy the wicked. Their weeping and wailing will be everlasting. The life of religion is a believing trust ​ in the LORD, and diligent care to serve HIM according to HIS will. It is not trusting GOD, but tempting him, if we do not make conscience of our duty to HIM. A man’s life consists not in abundance, but, Thou shalt have food convenient for thee. This is more than we deserve, and it is enough for one that is going to heaven. To delight in GOD is as much a privilege as a duty. HE has not promised to gratify the appetites of the body, and the humours of the fancy, but the desires of the renewed, sanctified soul. What is the desire of the heart of a good man? It is this, to know, and love, and serve GOD. Commit thy way unto the LORD; roll thy way upon the LORD, so the margin reads it. Cast thy burden upon the LORD, the burden of thy care. We must roll it off ourselves, not afflict and perplex ourselves with thoughts about future events, but refer them to GOD. By prayer spread thy case and all thy cares before the LORD, and trust in HIM. We must do our duty, and then leave the event with GOD. The promise is very sweet: HE shall bring that to pass, whatever it is, which thou has committed to HIM.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Deuteronomy 7: 1 – 26
Deuteronomy 7: 3
Neither…make marriages with them.
Any intimate association with people of the world will eventually destroy the separateness and holiness of GOD’s people. Such matters as intermarriage of GOD’s people with unbelievers or partnership with unbelievers may turn believers away from following GOD.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Romans 5: 15 – 21
Romans 5: 15
Much more the grace of GOD. ​
Paul stresses the supreme adequacy of the redemption provided by JESUS CHRIST to undo the effects of the fall. This is the real point of the passage that the trespass of Adam brought forth sin, condemnation and death, the fruit of CHRIST’s life brought forth grace, and justification of life.