Monthly Archives: October 2013

Löhe on Ephesians 5:18

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; (Eph 5:18 KJV) The drunkard is not capable of leading a careful and prudent life as a Christian. You don’t need the Holy Spirit to … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 16th October 2013

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Surely it was for my benefit that I suffered such anguish. In your love you kept me from the pit of destruction; you have put all my sins behind your back. (Isa 38:17 NIV) Jesus straightened up and asked her, … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:17

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. (Eph 5:17 NIV) The holy Apostle admonishes the Ephesians to follow the Lord’s will at all times doing what is appropriate and therefore follow his guidance in all … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Tuesday, the 15th October 2013

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Is not Ephraim my dear son, the child in whom I delight? Though I often speak against him, I still remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him; I have great compassion for him,” declares the LORD. (Jer 31:20 NIV) … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:16

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. (Eph 5:16 NIV) The holy Apostle views the days as evil and therefore they offer little opportunity to do good. The circumstances in our daily life make a holy … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Monday, the 14th October 2013

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. (Psa 94:19 NIV) May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:15

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise… (Eph 5:15 KJV) All Christians aim for the goal of eternal live and salvation. All want to be saved by Jesus Christ, the Lord. Some however guard themselves … Continue reading →

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 13th October 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. (Isa 45:8 KJV) For we through … Continue reading →

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Political comment: NO TO RACISM

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

NO PLACE FOR RACISM IN OUR SOCIETY Adv Johan Kruger, Director: Centre for Constitutional Rights The Constitution enshrines the values, rights and principles of the society we aspire to be, yet are still struggling to become. These values – including … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 4:28

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth. (Eph 4:28 KJV) The apostle St. Paul is address … Continue reading →

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