And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. Genesis 29:26 We do not excuse Laban for his dishonesty, but we scruple not to learn from the custo

I will cut off them that worship and that swear by the Lord, and that swear by Malcham. Zephaniah 1:5 Such persons thought themselves safe because they were with both parties: they went with the f

Men ought always to pray. Luke 18:1 If men ought always to pray and not to faint, much more Christian men. Jesus has sent His church into the world on the same errand upon which He Himself came, a

The branch cannot bear fruit of itself. John 15:4 How did you begin to bear fruit? It was when you came to Jesus and cast yourselves on His great atonement, and rested on His finished righteousnes

And it came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. Luke 6:12 If ever one of woman born might have lived without prayer, it was o

The trial of your faith. 1 Peter 1:7 Faith untried may be true faith, but it is sure to be little faith, and it is likely to remain dwarfish so long as it is without trials. Faith never prospers s

He shall choose our inheritance for us. Psalm 47:4 Believer, if your inheritance be a lowly one you should be satisfied with your earthly portion; for you may rest assured that it is the fittest f

Underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27 God the eternal God is Himself our support at all times, and especially when we are sinking in deep trouble. There are seasons when the C

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

The eternal God is thy refuge. Deuteronomy 33:27 The word refuge may be translated mansion, or abiding-place, which gives the thought that God is our abode, our home. There is a fulness and sw