Category Archives: Meditations by P.Wilhelm Löhe (Translation)

LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. (Eph 5:4 NIV) How easily do we often overlook sins, sometimes even condoning them if not excusing them openly. That’s why we … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:4

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place. (Eph 5:4 NIV) The apostle Saint James calls the tongue a fire and a world of evil (James 3:6). In the same vein you could … Continue reading →

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Löhe on Ephesians 5:3

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. (Eph 5:3 NIV) That is a tremendous demand by the … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:1-2

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.  (Eph 5:1-2 NIV) Here we are … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON EPHESIANS 5:1

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children (Eph 5:1 NIV) If somebody else than the apostle St. Paul would have given this admonition to imitate God and to follow his example, then we might have responded, that you … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:28

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

“Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.”  (Mat 15:28 NIV) Humble souls receive the promise in their struggles, that they will receive, what they are asking for. In the Psalms we read: Delight yourself in the LORD and … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:24-26

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON MATTHEWS 15:22

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out behind him. (Mt 15:22 NIV) This women is really well off. Yes, she was troubled by her daughters suffering, but the Holy Spirit helped her find Jesus and that … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1. THESSALONIANS 4:6

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

The Lord will punish men for all such sins. (1Th 4:6 NIV)  This strong admonition is not only in regard to fraud and corruption, but also concerns sins of infidelity and contravening God pleasing chastity. The Lord is a judge … Continue reading →

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LÖHE ON 1. THESSALONIANS 4:6

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Wilhelm Weber

… and that no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him.  (1Th 4:3-6 NIV) Isn’t it surprising that God’s Holy Spirit works in corrupt people – even those, who have mastered the craft of making money and … Continue reading →

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