Category Archives: Politics and the Bible

Daily Bible Nugget #428, Proverbs 11:27

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Jerry

The Nugget: “Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds the gold.” Proverbs 11:27 My Comment: My thanks to my Facebook and otherwise long-term friend and member of the Lamplighter College and Career age Sunday school … Continue reading →

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Don’t swallow the water from poisoned wells of information!

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Jerry

Every election cycle provides a remarkable opportunity to carefully observe the propaganda techniques employed against, and even for, the various candidates running for office. We all need to be very discerning about the credence we place in the news accounts … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #421, James 1:19-20

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Jerry

The Nugget: Jas 1:19　　Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Jas 1:20　　For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. My Comment: Here it is close to the … Continue reading →

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Make sure your vote does not reverse your prayers!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Jerry

There is a spiritual dimension in any election cycle, local, state, or federal. There are Biblical issues at stake. In this current cycle, voting for an avowed socialist would not be wise. Voting for someone who ought to be indicted … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #407, Proverbs 14:15

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Jerry

The Nugget: Pro 14:15 The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going. My Comment: This verse has wide practical application. One application in this election season is to always “look well” to “your … Continue reading →

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Spread truth, not lies

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Jerry

I posted the following comment on Facebook this afternoon: I realize people sometimes have strong and sometimes conflicting views about politics, especially during an election year. I have noticed that even some Christians are either linking to unfair commentary, … Continue reading →

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Stirring the Pot: “Natural Born Citizen”

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jerry

I have listened to presentations on the Internet and read various news sources, which inform me that there is an ongoing controversy regarding the meaning of “Natural Born Citizen” as that expression is used in the Constitution. So far, all … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #383, Matthew 10:16

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Jerry

The Nugget: Mat_10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. My Comment: The teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ is totally contrary to the teaching … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #380, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jerry

The Nugget: 1Ch 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible Nugget #363, Isaiah 3:9

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Jerry

The Nugget: Isaiah 3:9 The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves. (KJV) Isaiah 3:8 For Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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