matthew-6:21

The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures! Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 Matthew 6:19-23 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in Heaven , where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves ... Read More

Worldliness and Trust Matthew 6:19-34 J. R. Miller, 1909 The Christian life is very simple—if only we understand it. It has only one principle—single-hearted devotion to Christ. Paul stated this principle when he said, "To me to live is Christ" (Phil. 1:21) Jesus states it here also when He says, "S... Read More

Faith as an Overcomer Arthur Pink October, 1945 "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith." 1 John 5:4 Four questions call for answer: Why "whatever" rather than "whoever"? What is "the world" which is to be overcome? How does ... Read More

DIVINE GUIDANCE Arthur W. Pink, 1935 There is a need to amplify the positive aspect of divine guidance. There are few subjects which bear on the practical side of the Christian life, and that believers are more exercised about, than that they may be "led by the Lord" in all their ways. Yet when some... Read More

The Application of Scriptures A Biblical Refutation of Dispensationalism Arthur Pink, 1934 Contents: 1. The Proper Application of Scripture 2. All Scripture Is Meant for Us 3. The Unity of the Scriptures 4. The Promises of God's Word 5. The Use of God's Word Article 1. The Proper APPLICATION of Scri... Read More

THE WORLD J.C. Ryle, 1878 "Therefore come out from among them and be separate , says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you. I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." 2 Corinthians 6:17-18 The text which heads this page touches a sub... Read More

Counsel Refused! James Smith, 1855 "You ignored all my counsel, and would not accept my rebuke" Proverbs 1:25 Sinners are lost , and need a Savior; they are weak , and need strength; and they are foolish , and need counsel. The Lord is the Savior, the Strength, and the Counselor--of all who believe ... Read More

Distress of Mind A. Hall, 1777 I am sorry to hear lowness of spirits continues to hang upon you—they have been your companions, though neither pleasant in themselves, nor profitable to the soul. Low spirits are the effects of sin —they are frequently the very workings of unbelief , refusing comfort ... Read More

Convictions and Teachings George Muller (1805-1898) FAITH A Common Faith (1842) I desire that all the children of God, who may read these details, may thereby be led to increased and more simple confidence in God for everything which they may need under any circumstances , and that these many answer... Read More