January 31 – A little leaven … hmmm

One phrase that has stuck with me over the years from the Bible is “a little leaven.” We see written in 1 Corinthians 5v6:

“Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?”

And again in Galatians 5v9:
“A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”

In the first instance, Paul was speaking to the church in Corinth, about fornication which was taking place between one and is father’s wife. And reprimanding them not to be puffed up about it, but should mourn and take such a one away from among them, then 1 Corinthians 5v6.

In the second instance in Galatians 5, the chapter talks about the liberty that the believer has. In the verse precluding verse 9, it says:

“This persuasion cometh not of Him that calleth you.”

What persuasion? In the Amplified Bible, it reads:

“This [evil] persuasion is not from Him Who called you [Who invited you to freedom in Christ].” Galatians 5v8 (Amplified Bible).

Have a wonderful day.

From the Amplified Bible:
“A little leaven (a slight inclination to error, or a few false teachers) leavens the whole lump [it perverts the whole conception of faith or misleads the whole church].” Galatians 5v9

“For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energizes and expressed and working through love.” Galatians 5v6

January 30 – Charity never faileth

According to 1 Corinthians 13 v 5, we see that love:
“It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” (New International Version)

“It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].” (Amplified Bible).


He did it again, she did it again, he …. Haaa! Not again! Stop it! There are many times when we (in our own rights) have cause to be angry, or to push our own way (having fore-knowledge that it is right), or have cause to count 1, 2, 3, 4, …7 * 70 times, this person did this same thing to me. For that reason, I have cause to be rude, touchy, fretful… but love is not. Instead:

“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not, charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

Charity never faileth: …” 1 Corinthians 13 v 4, 6 & 8

January 28 – Overcomers

Today, I met someone who told me that the things she experienced here, that is, the problems that she encountered here in Madrid, were more psychological, although it sounded more like sicología (in Spanish). But seriously speaking, it reminds one that the fight that we fight here is a fight of faith. It is not often the blow that we receive from the passerby, or the falls we experience, but more often than not, it is the thought processes. But we thank God because He has overcome the world! Now, on opening our mouths (yesterday’s devotional, and even on being open towards others … and strangers – don’t be scared to do it, the Lord is with you, and some have even entertained angels unknowingly), let no one steal your joy, or your song, although, they will try. For we know that:

“For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:” 2 Corinthians 10v3 (King James Version)

“For though we walk (live) in the flesh, we are not carrying on our warfare according to the flesh and using mere human weapons.” 2 Corinthians 10v3 (Amplified Bible)

“We are human, but we don’t wage war as humans do.” 2 Corinthians 10v3 (New Living Translation)

A song by Hillsong Australia, which has the line “this is how we overcome,” also comes to mind (see lyrics below). I always get the impression that it is through our singing and dancing (smile).

Have a wonderful day.

Verses for praise:
“How are the mighty fallen, and the weapons of war perished!” 2 Samuel 1v27

“These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful.” Revelations 17v14

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Song: This is how we overcome
“Your light broke through my nightRestored exceeding joyYour grace fell like the rainAnd made this desert liveChorus:You have turned my mourning into dancingYou have turned my sorrow into joyYour hand lifted me upI stand on higher groundYour praise rose in my heartAnd made this valley sing(Chorus)This is how we overcomeThis is how we overcome(Chorus)”

January 27 – Two things: stand and open

Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am fine, here on my bed in Madrid and listening to the song “free indeed” by a Nigerian artist – Folake Umosen. And we are free indeed, for whosoever the Son sets free, is free indeed.

Two things and two verses that come to mind.

“And He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying,” Matthew 5v2

“…, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore…” Ephesians 6v13&14

In the first, it is interesting that the Bible specified that Jesus opened His mouth, and the mental note I took was that Jesus carried out an action of the body, He moved His body to accomplish a purpose that had spiritual ramifications, teaching others. And in the second, there is a tautology, where stand is repeated. And now it brings to mind where Jesus spoke to His disciples telling them that:

“And He cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with Me one hour?

Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26v40&41

January 26 – Narnia

I have always enjoyed reading the Chronicles of Narnia. But when I was younger, I didn’t really understand much of what was written there. Of late, I have taken to reading it over, as with great delight, I found it in the library downstairs in the building where I study. A text from one of it, “The Silver Chair,” reads:

“Stand still. In a moment I will blow. But, first, remember, remember, remember the Signs. Say them to yourself when you wake in the morning and when you lie down at night, and when you wake in the middle of the night. And whatever strange things may happen to you, let nothing turn your mind from following the Signs. And secondly, I give you a warning. Here on the mountain I have spoken to you clearly: I will not often do so down in Narnia. Here on the mountain, the air is clear and your mind is clear; as you drop down into Narnia, the air will thicken. Take great care that it does not confuse your mind. And the Signs which you have learned here will not look to you as you expect them to look, when you meet them there. That is why it is important to know them by heart and pay no attention to appearances. Remember the Signs and believe the Signs. Nothing else matters. And now, Daughter of Eve, farewell—” (Page 21 of one of the editions).

Hmm. How true this is. Brings to mind the verses:
“My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.” Proverbs 3 v 1&2

Please read the text properly … and have a wonderful day.

January 25 – THE ENEMY

Once in a while, we come across people with whom we are not so friendly with, or for some reason you are not liked in their sight. Or vice versa. The Bible is quite clear about what we should do in situations like that – smile, oh sorry, love. And also rejoice at these times of hardship, of persecution, for remember that Your Father lays a table for you in the presence of your enemies, and that if God is for you, who can be against you? And no weapon formed against you will prosper. However, we also see in Proverbs 25 verses 21&22 that:

“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.” Proverbs 25v21&22

Take heed though that you are not happy at their downfall, but instead you see to their needs, and may God grant us the grace to recognize and meet those needs in Jesus name, amen. And no matter how you are appreciated or unappreciated, remember that God is your rewarder; He is your glory and the lifter up of your head.

Have a glorious day.

Verses for thought:
“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.” Psalm 3v1

“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” Matthew 5:44

January 24 – For this is the will of God …

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12v2

“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;” Ephesians 4v23

So today, I went out for lunch, and the restaurant which was supposed to have a smoking and non-smoking section, didn’t have the latter open at the point in time. At first, I found it easy, to start complaining and wrinkling my nose and smelling my hands to prevent the smoke from coming in, and then I remembered something else, prayer … and thanksgiving. And God is faithful, He barely let a smoke come my way.

“Rejoice evermore.”
“Pray without ceasing.”
“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5v16-18

Have a glorious day.

January 23 – Guarding against yo-yo-ness

SO there are often times when we do not feel like doing things or being things. For instance being joyful, or being self-less, or being kind, or loving, or singing, or being joyful. God is great though. It seems like in those times, He just keeps silent, waiting for us to jump back to the reality that joy, and strength, and peace, and desire, can be found in Him.

“Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in Thy presence is fullness of joy; at Thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16v11

And so, as David prayed that

“One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in His temple.” Psalm 27v4


So also should we desire, for we know that in a place where there is much joy and pleasures for evermore, it is hard to be sulky and unwilling and ungracious and unloving.

Have a wonderful day.

Verses for thought:
“But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee.” Psalm 5v11

“Because thou servedst not the LORD thy God with joyfulness, with gladness of heart, for the abundance of all things;

Therefore shalt thou serve thine enemies which the LORD shall send against thee, in hunger, and in thirst, and in nakedness, and in want of all things: and he shall put a yoke of iron upon thy neck, until he have destroyed thee.” Deuteronomy 28v47&48

January 22 – From the Psalms

Psalm 84 v 12 says:
“O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in Thee.”

The LORD our God is with us, He is mighty to save. The Lord is a good God, and blessed is the man who trusts in Him. Yesterday, I was asked a series of questions about God and why bad things happen to good people. Although I did not know the answer the verse about fearing God who is able to harm both the body and the soul, compared to man, who can only hurt your body came to mind.

“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matthew 10v28

“And I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear Him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him.

Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12 v 5-7

That is, we are of more value than that which is not forgotten by God.

Have a glorious day.

January 21 – What we lay up, and for whom.

The book of Ecclesiastes is full of King Solomon mulling over the reason for labour, why we do it, the vanities it entails and so on. In the first chapter, he poses the following question:

“What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?” Ecclesiastes 1v3

In addition to reflecting that naked we came and thus shall we return to the dust, leaving all out wealth behind for others, we also see in the parable of the rich fool where God says to him after he decides he has a lot, can take his ease, eat, drink an be merry:

“But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.” Luke 12 v 20&21

And Jesus also asks:

“For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Luke 9v25

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Luke 12v34

Have a very blessed day.

January 20 – It shall be done

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.” Matthew 21v21

“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.” John 14v12

January 19 – God in the little things

The smile from a face, a stranger on the road, a phone call, a word of encouragement, a helping hand, a gift, a smile – God in the small things.

“Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.” Psalm 37 v 4

God knows what you need at every moment of every second of every day. His word says of His people that:

“And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.” Isaiah 65v24

So sometimes whether it’s a helping hand, directions, a telephone, a smile, a phone call that we need or desire, God looks out for His own. He neither slumbers nor sleeps, yet He gives His beloved sleep. He is the best friend we could ever long for and in His presence there is fullness of joy, at His right hand, there are pleasures evermore. And finally, remember that:

“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the LORD.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55v8&9

January 18 – In the last days …

So in Madrid there are a number of iglesias – churches, just as there are in Holland. In the museum I went to yesterday, there were a number of paintings of Jesus, and Mary and Joseph, and the cross and … But on the streets, I just get the feeling of there is something missing. Even among class mates, the feeling is there – the feeling of people being charge of their own lives but at the same time… Brings to mind these verses:

“THIS know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2 Timothy 3 v 1&5

“For [although] they hold a form of piety (true religion), they deny and reject and are strangers to the power of it [their conduct belies the genuineness of their profession]. Avoid [all] such people [turn away from them].” 2 Timothy 3v5 (Amplified Bible).

“They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!” 2 Timothy 3v5 (New Living Translation)

But the good thing is that God has His people everywhere. Pppppprrrrrraaaaaaiiiiiiiiissssssssseeeeeeeee the Lord.
Have a very wonderful day.


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Verse for praise:
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in My name, receiveth Me: and whosoever shall receive Me, receiveth not Me, but Him that sent Me.” Mark 9v37

Verse for thought:
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” 2 Timothy 2v22

January 17 - Fellow labourers

So today I was listening to 1 Corinthians and came across this verse in chapter 3:

“For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building.” 1 Corinthians 3v9

Now we may not know in what ways we are working with the Lord nor the capacity in which we are being used at each point in time, but the fact remains that we are working together with the Lord and that is exciting.

“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.” Mark 16 v 20

“So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.” 1 Corinthians 3v7

January 14 – For with God, nothing shall be impossible

So one day, the disciples of Jesus said to Him:

“… who then can be saved?” And this was after Jesus told them that:

“Then said Jesus unto His disciples, Verily I say unto, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
And again I say unto you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19 v 23&24

It is strange though that the disciples thought who then can be saved, if the rich men could hardly go to heaven. What is it about the rich that would make the disciples think that surely these ones could go to heaven. Perhaps it is the fact that they are able to give to the poor, travel to worship God in certain places, lend without asking for a return… all the things that seem good and right, that make the disciples think … who then can be saved?

However, to their question, Jesus replies:

“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19 v 26

Have a glorious day.

Verse for praise:
“I know that Thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from Thee.” Job 42v2

Verse for thought:
“Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.” Proverbs 29 v 26

January 13 - He knows these things

Hello everyone,
How are you doing on this day? I hope well. So sometimes we get into the habit of worrying about things and praying the same prayer over and over again. It may be with some particular things for instance money, clothes, shoes, relationships, exams. But let’s imagine a scenario where you have a friend and you ask: can you do this (so, so, so and so for me), and the person says, yes of course. 10 minutes later, you ask your friend the same question, and then 1 hour later, and then 1 hour 30 minutes later… hmmm. It could be annoying. We see in Matthew 6v7&8 with regards to prayer, where the word of God says:

“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask Him.” Matthew 6 v 7&8 (King James Version).

“And when you pray, do not heap up phrases (multiply words, repeating the same ones over and over) as the Gentiles do, for they think they will be heard for much speaking. [1 Kings 18 v 25 – 29. (Amplified Bible)


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Verses for thought:
“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made.

And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.” 1 Kings 18 v 26&27

January 11 - The power of praise

Hello everyone,How are you doing on this day? I hope well. So I was walking to school today and the area through which I was walking was quite noisy which walked out great, because I was able to PRAISE. Praising God. There is hardly anything like it. We see that in heaven:

"And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come." Revelations 4v8


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"The four and twenty elders fall down before Him that sat on the throne, and worship Him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created." Revelations 4v10&11 --

January 8 - My Shepherd God

Hello everyone,

How are you doing on this day? I hope well. I am fine and about to start another short semester and I am finding out that no matter where we are, where we go, what we do, God is in control. So relax and put your trust in our Shepherd God.


"UNTO Thee lift I up mine eyes, O Thou that dwellest in the heavens.

Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD our God, until that He have mercy upon us." Psalm 123 v1&2

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Verses for praise:

" THE LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalm 23v1

"I am the good shepherd, and know My sheep, and am known of Mine." John 10v14

January 7 – Be of good cheer

In church today, a verse not oft spoken of although well known was referenced and it struck me all over again. It goes:

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” John 16v33

A few things from this one verse. We see that it is only in our Lord Jesus Christ, would we have peace. We see too that it in the world which we live in we would have tribulation. But then we see too the conclusion of the whole matter be of good cheer. Because why? Jesus has overcome the world. Brothers and sisters, be of good cheer and have a very cheerfull week.

Verses for thought:
“But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” 2 Timothy 2v20&21

January 6 - A glimpse of His mercy

The Bible says in Hebrews 4v15&16:
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

The mercy of God. We see a glimpse of it in Genesis 19v16:

“But while he lingered, the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, for the Lord was merciful to him; and they brought him forth and set him outside the city and left him there.” (Amplified Bible)

“And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.” (King James Version).

Sometimes we find ourselves contemplating on the *should I / should I nots* of life when those things could potentially destroy us, as we see in the life of Lot. Not leaving Sodom would have destroyed him but God’s mercy caused him to be forcefully evicted and not destroyed.

God says we should come to His throne of grace, so we might also obtain mercy and grace for help in times that we might need it. Don’t be scared to ask for His mercy. Jesus also went through the types of temptation we are going through, but was able to come out of them without having any sin, and so He understands all that we might be going through. May God’s mercy and grace continue to pull us out of all scraps that we might get ourselves into in Jesus name, Amen.

January 5 – What you say

What do you say. Say when things are going right, going wrong, going wonderful, going awry. What do you say when you are feeling good, or bad, sad or bright, lovely or miserable. The Bible says:

“By Him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to His name.” Hebrews 13v15

I remember singing this song recently for a friend that “this joy I have, the world didn’t give it to me, this joy I have, the world didn’t give it to me, this joy I have the world didn’t give it to me, the world didn’t give it, the world can’t take it away.”

Just as the Holy Spirit is in us and His fruit is love, so also is it joy. What do you say – the fruit of our lips that is the produce of our lips is our sacrifice of praise to God. Now the question is what are you planting to produce the fruit of your lips?

Have a glorious day.

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Verse for thought:
“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in Me, and I in Him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without Me ye can do nothing.” John 15v5

Verse for praise:
“I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.” Psalm 16v7

December 4 – Don’t get spued out

I read in Open Heavens today about eviction and how God said to the Israelites not to defile themselves.

“Ye shall therefore keep My statutes and My judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:” Leviticus 18v26 (King James Version).

“You must strictly obey all of My laws and ordinances, and you must not do any of these abominable things; these laws apply both to you who are born in the nation of Israel and to foreigners living among you.” Leviticus 18v26 (Living Bible).

Some of these abominations, which we see in previous verses, include the doings of the land of Egypt, and that of the land of Canaan. So in other words, where God is bringing them from and where He is taking them to, as in physical spaces. But not just in the physical sense as the doings of these lands had spiritual ramifications. Some included sexual immorality, offering up of children for sacrifices and marrying those who are near of kin.

But remember:
John 17v15 which says “I pray not that Thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that Thou shouldest keep them from the evil.” Here Jesus prays to the Father to keep us from the evil of this world as although we are in this world, we are not of this world.

Also know that Jesus said to one of the churches, that in Laodicea,
“So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of My mouth.” Revelations 3v16

December 3 – You O Lord, be my teacher – the work of the Spirit

David sang:
“Shew me Thy ways, O LORD; teach me Thy paths.
Lead me in Thy truth, and teach me: for Thou art the God of my salvation; on Thee do I wait all the day.” Psalm 25 v 3&4

And we know that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life, without Him no man can come to the Father. And we have the Holy Spirit to teach, to guide, to lead us into all truth, to bring to remembrance all that the Lord Jesus has said unto us. So anytime you think what, why, how, where – ask the Spirit, the Teacher and the Comforter right here with us.

Have a glorious day.

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Verses for thought:
“But God hath revealed them unto us by His Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1 Corinthians 2 v 10

“Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things which are freely given to us of God.” 1 Corinthians 2 v 12

January 2: Where do you stand?

The Bible says:
“BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” Psalm 1v1

“...nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk,...” Psalm 1v1 (Amplified Bible)

“... you don’t slink along Dead-End Road,...” Psalm 1v1 (The Message).

And we try to understand what it means to stand in the way of sinners, like someone saying to you – he just stood there ... and did nothing, or perhaps did something. Like talking, singing, clapping, laughing, dancing, (in one spot), fighting. The fact still remains that standing is a verb that signifies immobility and the question is why are you standing in the path of sinners, and what are you doing there?

Have a glorious day.

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Verses for thought:
“And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:

(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds);” 2 Peter 2v7&8