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A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.
Proverbs 11:25, HCSB
God wants to give us good things, and as we give freely to others we are following the example of Christ who gave His life for ours. The greatest thing we can give is the gospel of Christ, yet we should also give to meet others’ physical needs.
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21, HCSB
God chose to create us and call us friends through Christ, so may we choose to treat others as friends and show Christ’s love in how we speak to others.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Proverbs 17:17, HCSB
Friends choose each other, and brothers are related by blood. Both should help each other. Jesus came to call us friends by shedding His blood to redeem us and make Himself our big brother.
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the Lord’s decree will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21, HCSB
Joy and peace are found in knowing Christ is sovereign over all, not surprised by anything butbactively in control, that salvation is found in Him alone, and that He is renewing all things.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10, HCSB
The primary purpose of the Holy Spirit is not merely to bring eternal life, though He brings the wisdom of Christ and helps us walk in that wisdom toward others.
The fear of man is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.
Proverbs 29:25, HCSB
We don’t deserve anything from God, yet there is nothing we can do for ourselves or each other to find eternal life. Only through faith in the work of Christ can we find eternal life and reconciliation with God, and we can share this with others.
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20, HCSB
Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, and we encourage each other in the faith. In the power of the Holy Spirit we also should be influencing and drawing near those who don’t believe and not become like them again.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6, HCSB
God has a purpose for everything and everyone, so founding our purpose is trusting God in every area of life and sharing His truth with others.
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
Proverbs 31:30, HCSB
God is faithful. Anyone who trusts in Christ will be praised by God at the end. This is true for the Church and for every child, man, and woman within Her.
Strength and honor are her clothing, and she can laugh at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom and loving instruction is on her tongue.
Proverbs 31:25-26, HCSB
God is faithful. It gives us hope and courage whatever comes, and He gives His faithfulness to His Church, all who truly call on the name of Christ, the faithful one.
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