#scripture

In the divine Scriptures, there are shallows and there are deeps; shallows where the lamb may wade, and deeps where the elephant may swim. ↗

— John Owen

#elephant #lamb #may #scriptures #shallows

The truth was always the truth, but until I knew the truth for myself, I couldn't be free. ↗

— Shelley Hendrix

#freedom #jesus #scripture #the-truth-will-set-you-free #truth

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." [Isaiah 43:2] ↗

— Anonymous

#inspirational #scripture #inspirational

Psa 133:1 A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psa 133:2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; Psa 133:3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. ↗

— The Spirit Of God

#blessings #david #lord #psalm #scriptures

Why do we live out every day as if there is no hope to overcome our chaos and no possibility for living a stressed-less life when Scripture repeatedly reassures us that God has the power and the peace to make that happen? ↗

— Tracie Miles

#christianity #god #hope #scripture #stress

Whoever, then, thinks that he understands the Holy Scriptures, or any part of them, but puts such an interpretation upon them as does not tend to build up this twofold love of God and our neighbor, does not yet understand them as he ought. ↗

— Augustine of Hippo

#bible-interpretation #golden-rule #love #scriptures #love

My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. Colossians 2 2 ↗

— Anonymous

#scripture #love

If you wish to draw profit, read with humility, simplicity, and faith, and never with the design of gaining a reputation for learning. ↗

— Thomas à Kempis

#reading #scripture #faith

Enjoy life with the woman whom you love all the days of your fleeting life which He has given to you under the sun; for this is your reward"... Ecclesiastes 9:9 (NASB) ↗

— Anonymous

#biblical #ecclesiastes #enjoy-life #scripture #spiritual