by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 31, 2025 | Selah
Agur prayed that God would keep falsehood and lies far from him, and to give him neither poverty nor riches, but only his daily bread. This reflects a desire for honesty and contentment, avoiding the temptations that come with both extreme wealth and extreme poverty....
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 30, 2025 | Selah
Human wisdom is very limited. Today’s passage teaches us to humbly pursue knowledge of God and understanding of His divine wisdom. Like the human author of today’s passage, we must recognize that, without the Holy Spirit’s illumination, we could have no real knowledge...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 29, 2025 | Selah
All people in God’s creation are equal in His eyes. For example, both the poor and the oppressor receive their sight from the Lord. This is the basis of fair judgment, and there are consequences for neglecting justice, especially when the rich and powerful abuse or...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 28, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage emphasizes the consequences of stubbornness and the importance of accepting correction. It also highlights the impact of righteous and wicked leadership on society: People rejoice under just rulers but suffer under corrupt ones. Just rulers have godly...
by Pastor Ray Viola | Jul 26, 2025 | Contemporary Christianity
PSALM 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. What is the main attraction in today’s church? Now before you give me the “off the cuff” answer in fluent Christianese, really think about it. Is it the state-of-the-art building with...