PSALMS
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Psalms 52; 53 and 54
Psalms 52: 6 – 9
Those wretchedly deceive themselves, who think to support themselves in power and wealth without GOD. The wicked man trusted in the abundance of his riches; he thought his wickedness would help him to keep his wealth. Right or wrong, he would get what he could, and keep what he had, and ruin anyone that stood in his way; this he thought would strengthen him; but see what it comes to! Those who by faith and love dwell in the house of GOD shall be like green olive trees there. And that we may be as green olive trees, we must live a life of faith and holy confidence ​ in GOD and HIS grace. It adds much to the beauty of our profession, and to fruitfulness in every grace, to be much in praising GOD; and we never can want matter for praise. His name alone can be our refuge and strong tower. It is very good for us to wait on that saving name; there is nothing better to calm and quiet our spirits when disturbed, and to keep us in the way of duty when tempted to use any crooked courses for our relief, than to hope, and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD. None ever followed his guidance but it ended well.

OLD TESTAMENT
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2 Chronicles 25: 1 – 28
2 Chronicles 25: 7
Let not the army of Israel go with thee.
The writer of Chronicles emphasizes GOD’s condemnation and Judah’s failure to trust in GOD. An alliance with those whom GOD opposes the (enemies of GOD) could result in GOD causing defeat for His people this truth was often reiterated by GOD’s prophets.

NEW TESTAMENT
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1 John 5: 6 – 21
1 John 5: 17
A sin not unto death.
John distinguishes between two types of sin. Less serious sins that do not immediately lead to spiritual death and sins so terrible that they indicate a purposeful rebellion against GOD, HIS grace in CHRIST and HIS Word, resulting from or leading to spiritual death and separation from the life of GOD.