tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post1816103120556696074..comments2023-04-09T09:34:18.924-04:00Comments on Amy J. McCart: #35 - LoveAmy J. McCarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13811849844952795885noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post-6148578904363070092010-07-18T02:51:01.788-04:002010-07-18T02:51:01.788-04:00I stand in agreement with you & Tyler concerni...I stand in agreement with you & Tyler concerning Jenny. I remember her well & what a joy she was! My favorite memory was when we were on our way to Nashville & my car windows kept freezing over. I stopped at a gas station & you & Jenny were there. It was sooo cold but we stood outside & talked about what a memory we had shared. Such a simple thing God used to bring us to Jo Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post-28952111340000361412010-07-16T17:46:33.277-04:002010-07-16T17:46:33.277-04:00Finally, it is because of who God is towards us th...Finally, it is because of who God is towards us that we turn away from sin. It was the Puritan Henry Scougal who wrote, "The worth and excellency of a soul can be measured by the object of its love." (The Life of God in the Soul of Man) If men love those things that are passing on, should we be surprised that his person is weak, discontent, fleeting and distracted? If men love God, Dylan Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456641838861331918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post-71176971322601452932010-07-16T17:17:45.256-04:002010-07-16T17:17:45.256-04:00Given that Proverbs 16:1-9 is unified by the theme...Given that Proverbs 16:1-9 is unified by the themes of man's action or plans and God's sovereign direction what can be said of verse 16? <br /><br />I cannot help but see the Gospel sing in this passage. What fascinates me is that the Proverb says that it was not merely the sacrifices that atoned the sin done, but they served as a sign post pointing up to something greater. The lamb, Dylan Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456641838861331918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post-30431989192025039342010-07-16T16:52:06.918-04:002010-07-16T16:52:06.918-04:00The second couplet:
"and by the fear of the ...The second couplet:<br /><br />"and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil." (v.6b, ESV)<br /><br />The word "and" will tie the two couplets together. It is out of reverence for the Lord and His steadfast love and faithfulness exhibited through the sacrificial atonement that the wise man "turns from evil". It is the common wisdom saying that man act withDylan Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456641838861331918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post-4111693081231845262010-07-16T16:34:56.519-04:002010-07-16T16:34:56.519-04:00Proverbs 16:6 is absolutely incredible. It is two...Proverbs 16:6 is absolutely incredible. It is two fold verse where Proverbs 16:6a speaks of the sacrificial system of Israel and the acts of God towards man. <br /><br />"By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for," (v.6a, ESV)<br /><br />The important word is "atoned" (Heb. "kaphar"-he will be atoned for or propitiation) Who's "steadfast Dylan Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04456641838861331918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333227061097940772.post-72591549350056448512010-07-16T12:31:17.203-04:002010-07-16T12:31:17.203-04:00Very powerful blog today, Amy. I shivered as I...Very powerful blog today, Amy. I shivered as I read the compassion in your prayer for Jennie. I agree with you and Tyler for Jennie's return to her calling from God. It's so hard to stand by and watch those we love make poor choices and wander away from the plan God has for their lives. Prayer is the answer and I am confident that you will be sharing a testimony of God's Deb Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11005287756997938373noreply@blogger.com