Joseph Pauls

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 Matthew Poole’s Commentary (on Matthew 5:3) “Happy are they, who, though they be not rich in this world’s goods, yet have a spirit suited to their state and condition, not looking for their consolation here, but, having a poor and […]

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him: bearing fruit in every good work and

A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. Proverbs 19:28 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. Proverbs 20:1 And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his

Then He said to them, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and in various places famines and pestilences. And there will be terrors and great signs from heaven. But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. For your

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even

Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving. Proverbs 14:8 The discerning sets his face toward wisdom, but the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth. Proverbs 17:24 Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. Proverbs 23:4 Whoever