Bible Thursday 2/16: Deadly Distractions

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 115:1-18. What idols will subtly try to tempt me away from the one true God today?

Genesis 47:1-31. Did Joseph’s hard terms for famine relief, and harsh tax rate, contribute to the tyrannical form of government that ultimately victimized the children of Israel?

Romans 6:15-23. If Paul says I must stop being a slave to sin and become a slave to righteousness, a slave to God, what then becomes of the freedom and liberty I’ve been taught to cherish?

Matthew 13:18-23. Verse 19, what lies and tricks may Satan use against me today to steal the word of God out of my heart?

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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.