Matthew 26:8-11 And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? 9 For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.” 10 But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 For you always have…

Deuteronomy 32:43         Rejoice with him, O heavens;        bow down to him, all gods,                    for he avenges the blood of his children        and takes vengeance on his adversaries.                    He repays those who hate him        and cleanses his people’s land.”  The bad guy gets it in the end. It’s important. The crowd cheers when the Death Star blows up. It is…

Psalm 138:4-6         All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O LORD,        for they have heard the words of your mouth,              5       and they shall sing of the ways of the LORD,        for great is the glory of the LORD.              6       For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly, …

1 Corinthians 7:20-21 Each one should remain in the condition in which he was called. 21 Were you a bondservant when called? Do not be concerned about it. But if you can gain your freedom, avail yourself of the opportunity.) Many people are identified by their work. While this seems like a new and particularly American phenomenon, it is neither…

Psalm 140:1-3         Deliver me, O LORD, from evil men;        preserve me from violent men,              2       who plan evil things in their heart        and stir up wars continually.              3       They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,        and under their lips is the venom of asps.  When reading these words from the psalmist, one…

Exodus 18:24-26 So Moses listened to the voice of his father-in-law and did all that he had said. 25 Moses chose able men out of all Israel and made them heads over the people, chiefs of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens. 26 And they judged the people at all times. Any hard case they brought to Moses,…