Archive for July, 2025
So it is sin to know the good and yet not do it.
James 4:17, CSB
We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and this looks like doing good in loving obedience to God, helping others and doing what is right even when no one is looking.
Jesus spoke to them again: “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12, CSB
We walk in the footsteps of Christ, and walking in obedience to God reveals our sins as well as His righteousness and love for others flowing through us.
“Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child—this one is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 18:4, CSB
We walk in the footsteps of Christ, the one who welcomed and loved children and calls us to the same humble curiosity as children. Likewise, we should encourage curiosity and care for all children.
Know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.
Deuteronomy 7:9, CSB
We walk in the footsteps of Christ, our faithful God who is faithful to His covenants and saves us, especially after we have been unfaithful. Let us walk in the power of the Holy Spirit to live faithfully for our Savior.
bearing with one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you are also to forgive.
Colossians 3:13, CSB
We walk in the footsteps of Christ, treating others as He has treated us, beginning with forgiveness and mercy by the power of the Holy Spirit.
“just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:28, CSB
Christ is our example of love, and He demonstrated this by sacrificially serving others, even and especially those who don’t deserve it.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28, CSB
Christ is our example of love, by His sacrifice bringing us peace from sin and the wrath of God, so that we now can go show love and peace to others for His glory.
There is no one holy like the Lord. There is no one besides you! And there is no rock like our God.
1 Samuel 2:2, CSB
Christ is our example of love, doing everything because He is good, not because of anything we do. Let us rest in His goodness and love, even when the world hates us.
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.
Ephesians 6:12, CSB
Christ is our example of love, and He demonstrated love by not lashing out against humans but against sin and satanic powers. We now love others and turn to Christ and His Word to combat evil.
“for I satisfy the thirsty person and feed all those who are weak.”
Jeremiah 31:25, CSB
Christ is our example of love, even caring for those who hate Him or simply ignore Him as well as those who love Him. Let us love each other and the spiritually, emotionally, and physically weak around us.
a simple man of God 