In the seventh chapter of the book of Proverbs, Solomon is giving his son a warning to stay away from a bad place. He tells his son of an event that he once witnessed. He once saw “a young man devoid of understanding” (v.7) making his way to the house of a prostitute. She is described as shameless (v. 13), and she seduces the young man. However, Solomon says that when the young man yields to her appeals, it is like he is led away “as an ox goes to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks” (v. 22), and that he does not realize that it will cost him more than he wants to pay (v. 23).

At times men and women want to lie down and go no further because they lose the truth of watching. “Watch therefore, for ye know not the day nor the hour. . .” (Matt. 25:13). Awake, my dear Christian friend if you are asleep, for there is an expectant future, a future which holds many pleasant surprises.

Rising like a prince among the peaks in that mountain chain of days, the Lord’s Day has a distinctive and towering glory all its very own. In order that we might evaluate and properly use this “first day of the week”, we need to consider some of these special characteristics found in the New Testament.

It is officially the spring season, and for me, it comes not a moment too soon. A lot of ink has been used to describe this seemingly magical time of year when the temperature warms, leaves appear, and green grass and dandelions grow. Webster's describes spring as, "an early or flourishing stage of development." Metaphorically, we associate spring with youth; summer with adulthood; and fall with old age. Spring can be delightful, both in seasons and in life.

It is shocking how far reaching the effects of just one bad, sinful decision can go. It's like throwing a rock into a creek and watching the ripple effect. Sin can put oneself and others in harmful situations now and even in the future.

The term "saints" appears 95 times in the New King James Bible. It is also translated as "holy," or "godly." But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him (Psalm 4:3, NKJV).

It is shocking how far reaching the effects of just one bad, sinful decision can go. It's like throwing a rock into a creek and watching the ripple effect. Sin can put oneself and others in harmful situations now and even in the future.