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Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
James 1:27, ESV
Caring for others, especially those most in need, shows that we know we are cared for by the One who helps us by redeeming our lives from the pit of death and destruction.
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
Hebrews 12:14, ESV
We are given a ministry of reconciliation by our Lord Jesus who reconciled us to God by His blood, setting us aside as His own.
But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.
Amos 5:24, ESV
On our own, we seek our own glory and rightness.
Yet, when we confess our need for the Savior – the justice brought at the cross and the righteousness only given in Christ – we are changed to seeking God’s glory by His standard.
The greatest among you shall be your servant.
Matthew 23:11, ESV
We see how Christ humbled Himself to free us from sin. We also humble ourselves to serve each other and help become more Christ-like.
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love
Ephesians 4:2 ESV
We all have sinful pasts, so let us show grace and love, remembering where we come from and that God has done the same for us.
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
Isaiah 6:8, ESV
The Word should change us. The call of the Lord should push us.
May we proclaim the change that comes through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.
whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
1 John 2:6, ESV
Jesus lived a sacrificial life of service. May we walk humbly with grace, even when others are hostile, to shine the light of Christ.
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
Luke 6:28, ESV
The light of the Gospel shines through us when people see how we love those who hurt us.
It is not condoning abuse. It is loving the abuser with the love of the Savior.
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
Philippians 2:12, ESV
We show we are Christians when we regularly worship with other saints, we serve others out of love, and we strive to be more like Jesus.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9, ESV
The world watches us to find hypocrisy. Younger Christians watch us to know what is okay.
Live a life honoring to Christ as He lives through us. Give everyone good reason to follow us as we follow Him, our good conduct reflecting Him.
a simple man of God 