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And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.” –Genesis 29:26 We do not excuse Laban for his dishonesty, but we scruple not to learn from the custom which he quoted as his excuse. There are some things which must be taken in order, and if we would win the second we must secure the first. The second may be the more lovely in our eyes, but the rule of […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 14, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“I will cut off them that worship and that swear by the Lord, and that swear by Malcham.” –Zephaniah 1:5 Such persons thought themselves safe because they were with both parties: they went with the followers of Jehovah, and bowed at the same time to Malcham. But duplicity is abominable with God, and hypocrisy his soul hateth. The idolater who distinctly gives himself to his false god, has one sin less than he who brings his polluted and detestable sacrifice […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 14, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“Men ought always to pray.” –Luke 18:1 If men ought always to pray and not to faint, much more Christian men. Jesus has sent his church into the world on the same errand upon which he himself came, and this mission includes intercession. What if I say that the church is the world’s priest? Creation is dumb, but the church is to find a mouth for it. It is the church’s high privilege to pray with acceptance. The door of […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 13, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“The branch cannot bear fruit of itself.” –John 15:4 How did you begin to bear fruit? It was when you came to Jesus and cast yourselves on his great atonement, and rested on his finished righteousness. Ah! what fruit you had then! Do you remember those early days? Then indeed the vine flourished, the tender grape appeared, the pomegranates budded forth, and the beds of spices gave forth their smell. Have you declined since then? If you have, we charge […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 13, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.” -Luke 6:12 If ever one of woman born might have lived without prayer, it was our spotless, perfect Lord, and yet none was ever so much in supplication as he! Such was his love to his Father, that he loved much to be in communion with him: such his love for his people, that he […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 12, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“The trial of your faith.” -1 Peter 1:7 Faith untried may be true faith, but it is sure to be little faith, and it is likely to remain dwarfish so long as it is without trials. Faith never prospers so well as when all things are against her: tempests are her trainers, and lightnings are her illuminators. When a calm reigns on the sea, spread the sails as you will, the ship moves not to its harbour; for on a […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 12, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“He shall choose our inheritance for us.” –Psalm 47:4 Believer, if your inheritance be a lowly one you should be satisfied with your earthly portion; for you may rest assured that it is the fittest for you. Unerring wisdom ordained your lot, and selected for you the safest and best condition. A ship of large tonnage is to be brought up the river; now, in one part of the stream there is a sandbank; should some one ask, “Why does […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 11, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“Underneath are the everlasting arms.” –Deuteronomy 33:27 God–the eternal God–is himself our support at all times, and especially when we are sinking in deep trouble. There are seasons when the Christian sinks very low in humiliation. Under a deep sense of his great sinfulness, he is humbled before God till he scarcely knows how to pray, because he appears, in his own sight, so worthless. Well, child of God, remember that when thou art at thy worst and lowest, yet […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 11, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

What the world needs more of are men who are spiritually equipped to enter the battlefield of life with the same commitment and strength they would in major conflict. Today’s guest is David Dusek. David is an author and popular speaker to the military, to men’s groups, and to men’s conventions around the world. He is the author of the book, Rough Cut Men: A Man’s Battle Guide to Building Relationships with Each Other and with Jesus. David travels the world […] The post Rough Cut Men: A Conversation with David Dusek appeared first on Theology Mix.

“The eternal God is thy refuge.” –Deuteronomy 33:27 The word refuge may be translated “mansion,” or “abiding- place,” which gives the thought that God is our abode, our home. There is a fulness and sweetness in the metaphor, for dear to our hearts is our home, although it be the humblest cottage, or the scantiest garret; and dearer far is our blessed God, in whom we live, and move, and have our being. It is at home that we feel […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 10, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“His place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” –Isaiah 33:16 Do you doubt, O Christian, do you doubt as to whether God will fulfil his promise? Shall the munitions of rock be carried by storm? Shall the storehouses of heaven fail? Do you think that your heavenly Father, though he knoweth that you have need of food and raiment, will yet forget you? When not a sparrow falls […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 9, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“So walk ye in him.” –Colossians 2:6 If we have received Christ himself in our inmost hearts, our new life will manifest its intimate acquaintance with him by a walk of faith in him. Walking implies action. Our religion is not to be confined to our closet; we must carry out into practical effect that which we believe. If a man walks in Christ, then he so acts as Christ would act; for Christ being in him, his hope, his […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 9, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“The Master saith, Where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the passover with my disciples?” –Mark 14:14 Jerusalem at the time of the passover was one great inn; each householder had invited his own friends, but no one had invited the Saviour, and he had no dwelling of his own. It was by his own supernatural power that he found himself an upper room in which to keep the feast. It is so even to this day–Jesus is not […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 8, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“As ye have received Christ Jesus the Lord.” –Colossians 2:6 The life of faith is represented as receiving–an act which implies the very opposite of anything like merit. It is simply the acceptance of a gift. As the earth drinks in the rain, as the sea receives the streams, as night accepts light from the stars, so we, giving nothing, partake freely of the grace of God. The saints are not, by nature, wells, or streams, they are but cisterns […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 8, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“And ye shall be witnesses unto me.” –Acts 1:8 In order to learn how to discharge your duty as a witness for Christ, look at his example. He is always witnessing: by the well of Samaria, or in the Temple of Jerusalem: by the lake of Gennesaret, or on the mountain’s brow. He is witnessing night and day; his mighty prayers are as vocal to God as his daily services. He witnesses under all circumstances; Scribes and Pharisees cannot shut […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 7, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.” -Isaiah 49:16 No doubt a part of the wonder which is concentrated in the word “Behold,” is excited by the unbelieving lamentation of the preceding sentence. Zion said, “The Lord hath forsaken me, and my God hath forgotten me.” How amazed the divine mind seems to be at this wicked unbelief! What can be more astounding than the unfounded doubts and fears of God’s favoured people? The Lord’s loving […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 7, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“Saying, This is the blood of the testament which God hath enjoined unto you.” –Hebrews 9:20 There is a strange power about the very name of blood, and the sight of it is always affecting. A kind heart cannot bear to see a sparrow bleed, and unless familiarized by use, turns away with horror at the slaughter of a beast. As to the blood of men, it is a consecrated thing: it is murder to shed it in wrath, it […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 6, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“I will pour water upon him that is thirsty.” –Isaiah 44:3 When a believer has fallen into a low, sad state of feeling, he often tries to lift himself out of it by chastening himself with dark and doleful fears. Such is not the way to rise from the dust, but to continue in it. As well chain the eagle’s wing to make it mount, as doubt in order to increase our grace. It is not the law, but the […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 6, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.

“Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” –Psalm 100:4 Our Lord would have all his people rich in high and happy thoughts concerning his blessed person. Jesus is not content that his brethren should think meanly of him; it is his pleasure that his espoused ones should be delighted with his beauty. We are not to regard him as a bare necessary, like to bread and water, but as a luxurious delicacy, as a rare and ravishing delight. To […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 5, Evening appeared first on Theology Mix.

“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.” –Isaiah 54:17 This day is notable in English history for two great deliverances wrought by God for us. On this day the plot of the Papists to destroy our Houses of Parliament was discovered, 1605. “While for our princes they prepare In caverns deep a burning snare, He shot from heaven a piercing ray, And the dark treachery brought to day.” And secondly–today is the anniversary of the landing of King […] The post Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening” – November 5, Morning appeared first on Theology Mix.