Prayerlessness (Lessons From Hannah and Eli)Robert Wurtz IISo Hannah arose after they had finished eating and drinking in Shiloh. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat by the doorpost of the tabernacle of the LORD. And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed to the LORD and wept in anguish. Then she... Continue Reading →
Witchcraft or Worship?
Witchcraft or Worship?Robert Wurtz IIFor rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king. (1Samuel 15:23)At first sight these verses are stunning and sobering. God likened the rebellion of Saul, and his refusal... Continue Reading →
Why Worship Is Despised
Why Worship Is DespisedRobert Wurtz IIYea, before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have boiled flesh of thee, but raw. And if the man said unto him, They will surely burn the fat first, and... Continue Reading →
The Sacrifice of Fools
The Sacrifice of FoolsRobert Wurtz IIKeep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before... Continue Reading →
Mutual Concession After Mutual Hostility
Mutual Concession After Mutual HostilityRobert Wurtz IIBut I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, “Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if... Continue Reading →