by Pastor Ray Viola | May 9, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage contrasts the way of darkness with the way of light. The father warned his child to avoid alliances with evil companions. His exhortations against joining up with unrighteous people do not forbid our witnessing to them, but they do forbid any...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 8, 2025 | Selah
In counseling his own son, Solomon quoted things that his father, King David, had told him. A godly legacy, born of example-backed words, is one of the best things that we can give to our children. Above all, David wanted Solomon to get wisdom and understanding, which...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 7, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage concerns a father instructing his child in the ways of godly wisdom. Though these words were spoken centuries ago, they are still relevant today. Christian parents and children alike will find these words invaluable as they strive to live godly lives...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 6, 2025 | Selah
A couple ways that a person can honor the Lord is to give of our substance to support the spreading of the Gospel and to minister to those in need. Another way is to submit to the Lord’s discipline, because everything that God allows to come into our lives has a...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 5, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage cautions us not to be wise in our own eyes. Conceit, which is pride, elevates our own ideas above God’s way. Whereas God’s way leads to health and peaceful contentment, man’s way results in fear, guilt, hatred, sickness, and sorrow. Please open your...