Tag Archives: Holiness

Pure In Heart (newest article)

Check out my latest submission to the Trumpet of Truth magazine below.  I hope to see it in the June 2017 print issue, but you can preview it here.  Grace to you and peace, Jason Elder Jason S. Solomon Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. – Matthew 5:8 When I […]

Pure In Heart – Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. – Matthew 5:8 Meditation:  When I consider the beatitude above, I wonder, how can I be pure in heart?  I have sinned, and I am often tempted like other men.  Then I consider the Apostles and other godly saints of the Scriptures.  They were […]

Having these promises… – 2 Corinthians 7:1

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. – 2 Corinthians 7:1 Meditation:  What should our response be to the promises of God?  In a word… Holiness.  You see, holiness is our proper response to God’s goodness, grace, […]

Led by the Spirit – Romans 8:14

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. – ​Romans 8:14 Meditation:  What do you think of the Holy Spirit?   Are you aware of the Spirit of God, His power and comfort?  I hope so.  Jesus assured the disciples with the promise of the Comforter […]

Hearken – Psalm 34:11

Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the Lord. – Psalm 34:11 Meditation:  One of the boldest and most powerful illustrations in the Gospels is recorded in Matthew 18:1-4, where Jesus challenged the world’s notion of greatness.  Matthew writes, “At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, […]

An Holy Calling – 2 Timothy 1:9

Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began – 2 Timothy 1:9 Meditation:  As a minister, people say that I have a calling, a vocation.  Let me challenge […]

The Fruits of Righteousness – Philippians 1:11

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. – ​Philippians 1:11 Meditation:  I take fish oil pills.  Two per day.  Why?  Because fish oil is supposed to help balance my cholesterol and triglycerides.  In other words, the good fish oil fats, full of Omega […]

A Great God – Deuteronomy 10:17

For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward: – Deuteronomy 10:17 Meditation:  Praise God for His mercy!  While His ways are higher than our ways, He is not beyond feeling or sympathizing with our weaknesses. […]

Think on these things – Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. – ​Philippians 4:8 Meditation: When I was a boy, I sometimes found […]

Remember Holiness – Psalm 30:4

Psalm 30:4 – Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. I have heard it said that holiness is the chief characteristic of God.  Using the Holy Bible as our guide, we see God through a lens of holy attributes like love, righteousness, goodness, patience, […]