by Pastor Ray Viola | May 30, 2025 | Devotionals
Numbers 32:11-12 Surely none of the men that came up out of Egypt, from twenty years old and upward, shall see the land which I swore unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob; because they have not wholly followed me: Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite, and...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 29, 2025 | Selah, Uncategorized
Today’s passage portrays the righteous as having a positive influence on others, a secure future, and a joyful outlook. In contrast, the wicked are harmful to others, they will face God’s judgment, and they have no real hope. Fearing the Lord leads to righteousness,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 28, 2025 | Selah
Many passages in Proverbs contrast righteousness and wickedness. Today’s passage emphasizes the value of wisdom, integrity, diligence, and love, and warns against the pitfalls of folly, violence, laziness, and hatred. Please open your Bible to Proverbs ten, and listen...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 27, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage reminds us that the starting point for all true wisdom is the fear of the Lord. It has been said that, because Christians know God and His word, they can see more on their knees than others can see on their tiptoes. That is why the Apostles gave a high...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 26, 2025 | Selah
The way in which a man receives rebuke is an index of his character. Wicked people will turn on you and assault you verbally and sometimes even physically. However, a just man will be greatful, because he realizes that godly correction makes him even wiser. Please...