October 4

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before Him: Ecclesiastes 8:12
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​Memorize this Verse:
​12. T A S D E A H T A H D B P Y S I K T I S B W W T T F G W F B H

Notes on verse:

There is no real advantage for the wicked, although at times it might seem so. Temporal patience does not eliminate eternal judgment.

Solomon never counsels his readers to forget God and cast their lot with the wicked; because he knows by faith that it will go well with the righteous who fear God, and ultimately it will not go well for the wicked.

It is really of no concern to us how God deals with the sinner. The one thing we must do, is live the very best we can ourselves. God is not willing that even one should perish.

Perhaps, He is waiting, giving ample time for Him to repent. Our concern is not his sins, or how God deals with him. Our concern is our own sins. If we live right, God will bless us.

Psalms 37:18 “The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever.”

Those who live for God will inherit eternal life.

Matthew 25:34 “Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

October 4
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
Jeremiah 7-9  —  8.0 minutes
Ecclesiastes 3:1-12  —  2.5 minutes

New Testament
John 1:35-42  —  2.0 minutes
James 2:1-13  —  3.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 15.5 minutes