We all know that phrase, “Reading, ‘Riting, ‘Rithmetic,” coined at the beginning of the 19th century. God’s Word actually speaks of them all.
READING:
2 Timothy 2:15, “STUDY to show thyself approved unto God, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
1 Timothy 4:13, “Till I come, give attendance to READING, to exhortation, to doctrine.”
1 Thessalonians 5:27, “…have this letter READ to all the brothers and sisters.”
‘RITING:
1 John 5:13, “These things have I WRITTEN to you, that you may know that you have eternal life.”
Romans 2:15, “…the law is WRITTEN on their hearts…”
Luke 10:20, “…rejoice, because your names are WRITTEN in heaven.”
‘RITHMETIC:
Proverbs 30:5–6, “Whatever I command, you shall NOT TAKE AWAY from it.”
Proverbs 10:22, “The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He ADDS no sorrow…”
Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these things will be ADDED to you.”
John 3:30, “He must INCREASE, but I must DECREASE.”
John 1:29, “Behold the Lamb of God who TAKES AWAY the sin of the world.”
Psalm 103:12, “As far as the east is from the west, so far does He REMOVE our transgressions…”
2 Corinthians 9:10, “…MULTIPLY and increase the fruits of your righteousness.”
God is a Multiplication Specialist! Jesus fed well over 5,000 with five loaves and two fishes in John 6. In 2 Kings, the widow’s oil is MULTIPLIED to fill many jars. God math!
DIVISION — Beware!
Titus 3:10, “Reject a DIVISIVE man…”
Mark 3:25, “A house DIVIDED against itself cannot stand.”
Psalm 86:11, “…give me an UNDIVIDED heart, that I may fear your name.”
These lessons from God’s Word are rich in wisdom. The Holy Spirit is our finest instructor.
~ Vickie Richey
Christ Fellowship