Posts Tagged ‘ Bible reading ’

VerseD: 1 Timothy 4:12

Don’t let anyone despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

1 Timothy 4:12, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and helps us live a righteousness- and love-filled life to lead others to Himself, regardless of our seeming limitations.

VerseD: Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 8:28, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and gives us hope for the next life.

VerseD: Proverbs 29:25

The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the Lord is protected.

Proverbs 29:25, CSB

So much in this world can intimidate us and bring us fear, but God is in control and will carry us to His side when we pass from this life.

VerseD: Colossians 1:13

He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.

Colossians 1:13, CSB

We watch our lives to ensure we are replacing our old sinful habits with righteous habits, that no one may have an excuse for rejecting the gospel.

VerseD: Psalm 30:5

For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning.

Psalm 30:5, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will reject the gospel for any reason, but also because we wish to please our Savior and source of true joy.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 10:5

and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing people will find any reason to reject the gospel, so we do not give them any valid argument but defend truth with biblical arguments. The Holy Spirit helps us in every moment.

VerseD: Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; grief, crying, and pain will be no more, because the previous things have passed away.

Revelation 21:4, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing people will look for any excuse to not believe the gospel. Even amidst all the pain and sadness of this life, we know that it will be worth it when Christ returns and personally comforts us.

VerseD: Luke 18:14

“I tell you, this one went down to his house justified rather than the other, because everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 18:14, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will find any reason to reject the gospel. We humbly admit our failures and accept the help of the Holy Spirit to empower us to live holy lives.

VerseD: Acts 4:31

When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God boldly.

Acts 4:31, CSB

We watch our lives, knowing many will reject the message of Christ and look for any reason, including how we live. Thankfully, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be faithful and grow in Christlikeness and share the gospel boldly and courageously.

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.

1 Corinthians 16:13, CSB

We must constantly watch ourselves for temptation and sin, spiritual attacks and times of weakness, but we can be bold knowing that Christ is the faithful one who moves in and empowers us by the power of the Holy Spirit.