Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 119:89-128. Verse 127, what is one or more commandments of God that I value more than money, diamonds, or gold? Reviewing yesterday, how did I put that commandment into practice?
Daniel 11:1-45. Verses 36-39, how do current events show us earthly rulers exalting themselves above God? What is my church doing about it?
I Thessalonians 3:1-13. Verse 12, at this holy season of the birth of Jesus, what actions is he looking for in challenging me to abound in love toward everyone?
Matthew 7:21-23. Related, why does Jesus warn me that the actions listed here are not enough to gain his “well done”?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.