PSALMS
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Psalms 103 and 104: 1 – 23
Psalms 103: 15 – 18
How short is man’s life, and uncertain? The flower of the garden is commonly more choice and will last longer, for being sheltered by the garden-wall, and the gardener’s care; but the flower of the field, to which life is here compared, is not only withering in itself, but exposed to the cold blasts, and liable to be cropped and trod on by the beasts of the field. Such is the man. GOD considers this, and pities him; let him consider it himself. GOD’s mercy is better than life, for it will outlive it. HIS ​ righteousness, the truth of HIS promise, shall be unto children’s children, who tread in the footsteps of their forefathers’ piety. Then shall mercy be preserved to them.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Jeremiah 43: 1 – 13
Jeremiah 43: 2
Thou speakest falsely.
The people only pretended to want to follow GOD’s will. Because of this fully, their punishment would include the sword, famine and plagues. It is a serious mistake to pray, attend church and partake of the LORD’s Supper, without sincerely desiring to follow the LORD.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Acts 4: 13 – 31
Acts 4: 20
We cannot speak.
The HOLY SPIRIT created in the apostles an overwhelming desire to proclaim the gospel. Throughout the book of Acts, the Spirit impelled believers to carry the gospel to others.