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Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites

January 13, 2021January 12, 2021 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Matthew 6:1–4 (ESV) — 1 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. 2 “Thus, when … Continue reading Do Not Be Like the Hypocrites

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It Can Disappear So Quickly

October 9, 2020October 8, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 5:13–17 (ESV)13 There is a grievous evil that I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt,14 and those riches were lost in a bad venture. And he is father … Continue reading It Can Disappear So Quickly

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They Seize the Land for Themselves

October 7, 2020October 6, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 5:8–9 (ESV)8 If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, … Continue reading They Seize the Land for Themselves

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Never Enough

September 10, 2020September 9, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Proverbs 30:15–16 (ESV)15 The leech has two daughters: Give and Give. Three things are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough”:16 Sheol, the barren womb, the land never satisfied with water, and the fire that never says, “Enough.” … Continue reading Never Enough

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Equality

September 6, 2020September 5, 2020 Tim Farley

Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading Equality

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The Lord Is Maker of Them All

July 23, 2020July 22, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word “The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:2, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The opening chapter of Genesis tells us that God made everything that exists. The … Continue reading The Lord Is Maker of Them All

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The Rich and the Poor

July 14, 2020July 13, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word Proverbs 19:4 (ESV) 4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. Proverbs 19:6–7 (ESV) 6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a … Continue reading The Rich and the Poor

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Insulting God

June 25, 2020June 24, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word “Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.” (Proverbs 17:5, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word Caring for the poor, the less fortunate, and the vulnerable is mentioned … Continue reading Insulting God

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Love Is Better

June 17, 2020June 16, 2020 Tim Farley

Reading the Word “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is than a fattened ox and hatred with it.” (Proverbs 15:17, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word We live in a material world. Wealth and possessions and stuff is … Continue reading Love Is Better

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Oppressing the Poor

June 14, 2020June 13, 2020 Tim Farley

Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along each day. Thanks for … Continue reading Oppressing the Poor

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