God speaks today Thursday | June 15, 2023
By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life.
(Proverbs 22:4)Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:
(Matthew 3:8) Late fruit
The author reflects on the stories of his father and a friend, both of whom professed atheism in their youth but returned to religious beliefs and practices in their old age. The author acknowledges that their return to faith may have been due to unresolved internal conflicts, but believes that there may have also been a genuine spiritual need that was suppressed. He encourages readers not to wait until old age to seek a relationship with God, and to pray for atheists and renegade believers who may be struggling with their faith.
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He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
(Proverbs 21:21)But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.
(Acts 26:20)Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
(Proverbs 3:16)For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
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