Truth For Life Blog

“Christian faith does not derive its standards from contemporary society but from the Scriptures themselves.”
—Alistair Begg

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Psalm 145 is the only psalm that, in the original Hebrew, has the heading tehillah, which means simply “a psalm” or, more plainly, “a praise.” It is also the last of David’s psalms—and in some ways, it seems to gather together all of David’s experience of God to express his thanksgiving and adoration:

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The sin of jealousy is often tolerated in Christian circles—but our lenience doesn’t make it any less serious. The Bible is clear: Jealousy is a grave matter. In a talk given to seminary students called “Regarding Jealousy,” Alistair Begg surveys jealousy’s consequences, which can only be overcome as we acknowledge our transgression before God and keep our eyes fixed on Christ:

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“There are graces to which we have not attained, places of fellowship nearer to Christ that we have not reached, and heights of communion that our feet have not climbed.”
—C. H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Dear Friend,

“All good gifts around us are sent from heav’n above;
Then thank the Lord, O thank the Lord for all His love.”

These words are the refrain of my favorite harvest Thanksgiving hymn. It reminds us that while the farmer sows the seeds, we have God to thank, because it is He who “sends the snow in winter, the warmth to swell the grain, the breezes and the sunshine, and soft, refreshing rain.”

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When Paul expresses his thanks to God in the opening verses of Colossians, he says that he does so “always” (Col. 1:3). His gratitude, in other words, was not a temporary feeling but a consistent habit. Moreover, he was in no doubt about whom he should thank: “We always thank God.” The Lord, he acknowledges, is worthy of all the glory of gratitude, for He is ultimately responsible for everything good we receive.

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In Mark 14, we read that as the time for Jesus’ crucifixion drew near, a woman came to Him and anointed His head with an alabaster flask of precious oil. While this heartfelt act of worship provoked the disciples’ disapproval, Jesus celebrated her extravagant devotion. In the sermon “‘A Beautiful Thing,’” Alistair Begg surveys the woman’s action, the disciples’ reaction, and Jesus’ commendation, helping us to see that the only true pathway to lasting honor is to honor Christ:

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The endearing book Christmas Thoughts by nineteenth-century pastor, theologian, and Anglican bishop J. C. Ryle is a collection of five reflections that invite readers to pause and consider our spiritual state and relationship with God as we partake in our Christmas celebrations.

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“You yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.”
1 Thessalonians 5:2

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“Local churches will never be able to do their work effectively if the leaders are not always, continually, prayerfully, loyally supported by their followers.”
—Alistair Begg

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Faithful pastors often remind their flocks, “The church is not a building. The church is the people.” That is a true and important reminder. Yet it is also true that the New Testament frequently refers to the church as just that: a building—that is, that the people themselves are like a building on which God has broken ground and is constantly working.

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Dear Friend,

My children introduced me to Waze to help me when I’m traveling. If you’ve used this navigational app, you’ll be familiar with hearing the voice say, “Watch out!” It also instructs the driver to “take a break” and to “stay alert.”

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

“I need … the clear shinings of Your love, the beams of Your grace, the light of Your countenance—these are as summer suns to me.”
—C. H. Spurgeon

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This newly released Advent devotional features thirty daily readings drawn from the powerful preaching of Charles Spurgeon. In A Wondrous Mystery, Spurgeon’s words echo with conviction and clarity as he shares his inspiring insights unpacking the glory of Christ’s incarnation, the wonder of the Lord’s sacrifice, and the eternal hope found in His resurrection.

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