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The Morning Devotional: WCF 21.5
The Morning Devotional: WCF 21.5

The Morning Devotional for July 17, 2023
The Westminster Confession of Faith 21.5

V. The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear;a the sound preaching;b and conscionable hearing of the Word, in obedience unto God with understanding, faith, and reverence;csinging of psalms with grace in the heart;d as, also, the due administration and worthy receiving of the sacraments instituted by Christ; are all parts of the ordinary religious worship of God:e besides religious oaths,f vows,g solemn fastings,h and thanksgivings upon several occasions;i which are, in their several times and seasons, to be used in an holy and religious manner.j

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The Basics of the Christian Life
The Basics of the Christian Life

Another new year is upon us, and if you are anything like me, you take the time to reflect on the previous year and make plans and goals for the new one. In some sense, this time of the year allows you to hit the "reset" button on your lives and adjust what needs to be changed related to your families, your relationship with Christ, and other essential matters. It is the second item, your relationship with Christ, that I want to focus on briefly, especially related to the fundamentals of the Christian life.

The basics are very important. If you watch sports, you will notice that when athletes competing at the highest level are in a tight spot and the game is on the line that their fundamentals are what gets them that hit that is needed or golf shot within feet of the hole, or the important pass to win the game. So much depends on the basics – the fundamentals. It is no different in the Christian life.

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Some Practical Suggestions Regarding Worship
Some Practical Suggestions Regarding Worship

Attending worship and listening to a sermon can be difficult at times. There are so many distractions that seem to get in the way of a serious and attentive focus on the preaching of God’s Word. No one is immune to this issue. It is certainly true that whenever the Word of God is preached, the enemy of our souls is never more alive and active, seeking to prevent God’s people from hearing the living voice of Christ speak through the Word proclaimed. What are we to do to avoid this constant plague upon our lives? Allow me to offer a few practical tips to help focus and benefit more from the Word proclaimed.

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