July 5
Today’s Verse
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all [men,] and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (KJV)
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. (BSB)
Today’s Quote
Grace that does not change your life will not save your soul.
— Matthew Henry
Spurgeon’s Daily Help
Christ must be the ruler of our hearts, and sin must be put to death. If your life is unholy, your heart hasn’t been changed; you’re not saved. If the Savior hasn’t made you holy, renewed you, given you a hatred for sin and a love for righteousness, then the grace that doesn’t make you better than others
is a worthless counterfeit. Christ saves His people not in their sins, but from their sins. "Without holiness, no one will see the Lord." "Let everyone who calls on the name of Christ turn away from wickedness." If you’re not saved from sin, how can you hope to be counted among His people? Lord, save me now from all evil, and help me to honor my Savior.
Public domain content from Daily Help by Charles Spurgeon.
The Spurgeon Birthday Book
July 5
School boards may have many subjects to teach, but they don’t need to include a class on crying because it’s something all children naturally know how to do. In the same way, a spiritual cry is the voice of the new-born nature expressing its need. "How
should I pray?" someone might ask. Just pour out your heart. Turn the vessel upside down and let it all flow out, even the last drop—that’s prayer. May the Holy Spirit help you in it. "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him."
Public domain content from The Spurgeon Birthday Book by Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Quote
The grace of God that does not lead you to holiness is a grace you must question.
— Charles Spurgeon
Today’s Verse
Hebrews 12:14
Follow peace with all [men,] and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: (KJV)
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. (BSB)
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord, (WEB)
Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord. (NET)
KJV - King James Version, BSB - Berean Study Bible, WEB - World English Bible, NET - New English Translation
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Daily Devotionals
July 5