Chapter Five
CHAPTER FIVE 1.) The One I love has opened to me His good treasury, and rains His blessings upon all that I do; so I can lend to many, with no need to borrow; my Beloved has made me the head, and not the tail; He makes me to be above only, and not beneath; because I listen to the commands of the Lord my God, and carefully work to obey them (Deut. 28:23-13); for I love the Lord, Who is my strength; He is my Rock, a Fortress where I can enter and where I am safe; He is my Savior, Who has done such tremendous things for me; the Lord is my Shield, in Whom I find protection; a Tower of safety, Whose power saves me from my enemies (Ps. 18:1-3); the One I love is holding me by my right hand; the Lord my God says to me, Fear not, for He is here to help me; so I encourage myself not to fear, for my Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel is helping me (Isa. 41:13-14) to know and understand the Scriptures, for they are able to make me wise, and wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus; and yes, the entire Bible is able to instruct me, for it is God-breathed, given by His inspiration to reveal Truth, and make me realize the wrong that is in my life; the Word of God empowers me to straighten my life out, and helps me to do what is right as I serve God, by giving me everything I need so I can be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Tim.
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