"BE DOERS OF THE WORD."


I want to remind you again that the mission of this little volume is to teach you how to live. The life beyond depends on the life here. Let me emphasize what I have repeatedly said before, to live as we should, we must live by every word of God. To live by every word of God is not only to hear it but also to do it. We have learned that, in order to enter the city of God and eat of the tree of life, we must do his commandments, and also that it is not "every one that sayeth, Lord, Lord, that shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven."

Now I will read you a text from the Epistle of James, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." We are living in a careless age. The Word of God is being treated with neglect. Many are hearing it, [Read More!]

KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. Part 2.


Will not heaven be well worth a life of obedience to the Word of God, though obedience calls us through storms of persecutions, furnaces of trials, oceans of tribulations, and years of toil and suffering? To Moses the reproaches of Christ were greater treasures than the riches of Egypt, "for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward." Sit quiet for a
moment and by a strong eye of faith look away into heaven and see that bright mansion prepared for you. See those jasper walls, those pearly gates, and those golden walks. See the crown of life, the harp of God, and the light of the Lamb. Shall we not bear the trials of life a little longer in patience? Shall we not be watchful to walk in God's ways and obey him, that this rich inheritance may be ours forever? Methinks I can hear a reply coming from the depths of many a sincere, trusting heart, "Yes, I will live in humble obedience to God on earth, that I may be with him forever in that celestial city of light." God bless you!

Beyond the shores of time and the kingdoms of this world is a kingdom called the kingdom of heaven. It is the place where God has his great white throne,

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KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. Part 1.


God's Word is pure. Heaven itself and the great white throne is no more pure than the Word of God. That life may be pure, it must be in sweet harmony with the blessed Bible. A life that is lived in obedience to the Bible is as pure as the Bible. Such a life is pure enough for heaven. The writer of Revelation, being in the Spirit, saw "a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb." This pure stream was the wonderful word of life. It was as pure as its source, which was the throne of God. The life through which this pure stream flows will be as pure as the throne.

One of the Psalm-writers said, "The words of the Lord are pure words,

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THE HEAVENLY WAY.


There is a heaven. There is a place of rest and happiness. I have not gone to heaven, but heaven has come to me; therefore I know there is a heaven. Many who have eaten oranges have never been in a land where oranges grow, but these persons know there must be such a land, because they have tasted its fruit. Likewise, I know there is a heaven because I daily taste its joy.

Not only is there a heaven,

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It's a funny thing how life comes around. When I was in high school, I was a Jewish-Atheistic-Buddhist-Hindu-Taoist seeker, and I had just a few friends, most of which were in Chorus with me. One of my friends was named Donna Monetta, kindly nicknamed Monna Donetta by yours truly. We never talked religion - just laughed and sang together.

Well, this year, 23 years after we graduated high school, Donna found me, and we found that our spiritual journeys had much in common, but most importantly, we had given our lives to the Lord.

Today's podcast is a cut from her band's album, "Canyon Wide". If you like it you can get a copy of the cd at http://www.1point25.net. And if you really like it, why not drop her a line and tell her you appreciated the music and the scriptures.

May you be encouraged and uplifted this week. And thanks for sharing your gift with us, Monna...(smile). Oh, and don't forget your free Daily Devotional Sampler Ebook, with Teacher's guide, available at Encouraging Audiobooks, in last week's podcast.