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September 7. A Foolish Man 어리석은 자 "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God'… - Psalms 53:1 Psalm 53:1-3 describes the folly of those who deny God's existence and explains God's view of the human race. Romans 3:10–23 affirms this view, and Ephesians 2:1–3 describes unsaved human beings as being under the control of the Devil. The term "fool" here does not necessarily mean a person is unin..

September 6. Benefits from Trials 시련의 유익 "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This victory has overcome the world, even our faith." - 1 John 5:4 John returns in this verse to the theme of believers as overcomers. Jesus cannot be overpowered by darkness (John 1:5) and has defeated the powers of this world (John 16:33). Believers are not to be overcome by evil but overcome evil with goo..

September 5. A Pilgrim's Reverence 나그네의 두려움 "Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear." - 1 Peter 1:17 Verse 17 combines several diverse ideas. First, Peter reminds us that our relationship with God—by His grace and our faith in Christ—is that of a child to a Father. It's a relationship of open communication. He has ca..

September 4 The Heart of Loyalty 충성하는 마음 "But Ruth replied, 'Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go, I will go, and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.'" – Ruth 1:16 Ruth 1:15–18 records Ruth's vow to Naomi. Naomi had insisted that Ruth return to her parents and start a new family. Ruth explains that Naomi is her f..

September 3. Slow to Anger "Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city." – Proverbs 16:32 In this verse, Solomon commends the person who controls their temper. The ability to defeat others in battle is impressive, but well-developed self-control is an even rarer gift (James 3:2; Psalm 32:8-9). Solomon makes a similar point in Proverbs 14:29, com..

September 2. Spiritual Growth and Maturity "I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory." – Ephesians 3:13 Because of their reasons for great confidence, Paul suggests his readers should not be discouraged from hearing his struggles. Paul also spoke of not losing heart in 2 Corinthians 4:1, stating, "Therefore, having this ministry by the m..