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VerseD: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7, ESV

We like to be selfish, but God can change us into selfless, generous givers like Christ.

VerseD: John 1:5

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

John 1:5, ESV

God is our light. We push Him away causing darkness and evil, but He comes despite our evil efforts and shines on us to save us.

VerseD: Matthew 5:8

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”

Matthew 5:8, ESV

A pure heart loves God and shows it by loving people.

VerseD: James 5:16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.

James 5:16, ESV

We confess our sins knowing our God has said He will forgive us, and we show our love Him when we hear each other’s confessions and pray for each other.

VerseD: Luke 12:40

“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Luke 12:40, ESV

Our Lord said we show we love Him by obeying His commands. He has said He is coming soon and should be doing the work of spreading the Gospel.

VerseD: Romans 10:10

For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

Romans 10:10, ESV

Loving God is believing His Word – both Scripture and the Person of Jesus Christ. Our only means of salvation is to believe in Christ’s atonement and confess it to others that they may believe!

VerseD: Psalm 107:1

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Psalm 107:1, ESV

Love naturally expresses gratitude. Give thanks to God for His love an and grace.

VerseD: Philippians 1:3

I thank my God in all my remembrance of you

Philippians 1:3, ESV

We show our love for God by loving the Church. May we pray for and fondly think of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

VerseD: 2 John 1:6

And this is love, that we walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, so that you should walk in it.

2 John 1:6, ESV

We show our love for God by obeying His commands – not mere rules, but ways our Creator has told us is best and right.

VerseD: Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Matthew 5:16, ESV

We like to think good things we do make a difference.

If we are not doing things to bring glory to God, they are ultimately meaningless.

My our thinking change too want to give God all the glory and honor.