Posts Tagged ‘ a simple man of God ’
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
Ephesians 5:1, ESV
If we love God, we will obey Him. The best way to obey is to be like Him, letting the Holy Spirit move through us to love others sacrificially.
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 23:24, ESV
Any parent is happy when their children choose to do well in life.
How much more delighted is God when we choose to follow and obey Christ?
May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus
Romans 15:5, ESV
Our long-suffering God has brought us peace, not just between Him and us, but also between each other by the power of Jesus’ blood.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Isaiah 43:2, ESV
God can save us from anything, but He protects and leads us especially through the persecutions of this world and from the flames of eternal torment.
Trust in the Son.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope
Psalm 130:5, ESV
God’s Word – Scripture – reminds us of His promises, and the greatest is that The Word – Jesus, the Son of God – has saved us and us returning soon.
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus
Romans 3:23-24, ESV
No one is perfect nor obeys God perfectly, but through Jesus – the only perfect One – we get grace, forgiveness, and power to live for Him.
Let us take this good news to all.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:13, ESV
What is the meaning of life?
To love and obey God.
How?
By loving others.
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2, ESV
The greatest Commandment is to love God, and to love others. We show our love for God when we help each other in all areas of life.
For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Romans 8:6, ESV
Focusing on the things of this world is rejecting God.
Focusing on God and His Will conforms us to wanting and seeking His Willl in this world.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21, ESV
God promises us peace, strength, and power – more than we even think to ask for, by filling us with His Holy Spirit – to endure this world and share the truth of the Gospel.
a simple man of God 