by Pastor Ray Viola | May 19, 2025 | Selah
Today’s passage warns young people not to ruin their lives by immorality. Instead, they should treasure God’s word, because obedience to His moral and spiritual precepts is the only pathway to abundant living and eternal life. God’s word will work for anyone that...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 19, 2025 | Mark
Mark 8:34-38: And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 16, 2025 | Selah
God’s word should be a significant part of our daily lives, and it should accompany us and guide us wherever we go. Heartfelt obedience to His precepts is evidence that His word is working in and through us. Today’s passage once again emphasizes the importance of...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 15, 2025 | Selah
In today’s passage, Solomon warned his son about what we would call con men: Malicious swindlers that mask their treacherous hearts with cunning smiles. They are always plotting mischief and sowing discord, and they personify seven things that God hates. Therefore,...
by Pastor Ray Viola | May 14, 2025 | Selah
In addition to prophecy and doctrine, God’s word also contains some very practical wisdom for our daily lives. Today’s passage warns its readers to avoid making themselves liable for the financial debts of another. Besides the obvious financial risk, being a surety...