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I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Romans 12:1, ESV
We are not our own. Our lives belong to our Lord, so we must no longer seek our own pleasure and comfort. Instead, we are to share the Gospel and love on this fallen world for the glory of God.
“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”
Matthew 10:16, ESV
We are not only to be concerned about those in the world, but many within the fold of Christianity are deceitful and wicked servants of evil while putting on a good show of righteousness.
Men have been given a bad rap in our society.Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
1 Corinthians 16:13-14, ESV
By justice a king builds up the land, but he who exacts gifts tears it down.
Proverbs 29:4, ESV
Playing favorites, disobeying rules and laws, not setting appropriate limits: all of these can destroy a nation … or a family or business or friendship or church.
Remember: as Christians, we will one day reign with King Jesus. We are all royalty through Him.
Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
Hebrews 10:35-36, ESV
Why do people think skipping, avoiding, or leaving church when life gets hard is helpful or preferable?
God uses the Church to strengthen, encourage, and help us when in need. Then we remain ready for our Lord’s return.
The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 22:4, ESV
Sure, some have gotten rich following God, but the real promise here is that we find true riches and honor in the resurrected Christ. Apart from Jesus, we have nothing.
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1, ESV
We know that God is preparing the Bride of Christ, His Church, to be a holy temple, and that Christ will be returning soon.
Therefore, we should be preparing ourselves, as well, knowing He keeps His promises and works all things for His glory.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Hebrews 10:23, ESV
Our faithful Lord is always here with us to help is remain faithful to His gospel, to share that gospel of His life, death, and resurrection and all His commands with this wicked and corrupt world.
And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Isaiah 60:3, ESV
The Lord draws all peoples to Himself. We are all made in the image of God, so we all must share the gospel with all people. As it says, one day every knee will bow to Jesus.
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.
Isaiah 26:4 ESV
On Christ the solid rock I stand.
All other ground is sinking sand.
Only in Him do we find salvation, hope, peace, and strength.
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