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All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17, ESV
God moved through men to write the Bible. Every word of it can be used for teaching, preaching, correcting sinful behavior, and growing closer to God.
This is why we want to read it regularly. (Daily, if possible!)
And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15, ESV
We have a choice, every moment of every day, to serve God or reject Him.
How do you choose? Trust God’s Word and the counsel from His Church.
But you must choose.
I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,
Philippians 1:3, ESV
Do you love and pray for the Church? We may not always agree on everything, but it is our family. We should pray for each other with thanksgiving everyday.
As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 66:13, ESV
When Christ returns, all of our fears, pain, grief will be removed and comforted. While we wait, we can cast all our cares and sin on Him.
Seek God in all things.
For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
Romans 1:20, ESV
Evidence for God’s existence are everywhere. Some may try to claim they never knew, but God has said otherwise.
The ultimate proof, though, is the resurrection of Jesus.
For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.
2 Corinthians 7:10, ESV
We should feel guilty for our sins, and it should produce grief that we “hurt God”. But it is only good grief if we turn from our sin.
It is the difference between Peter and Judas Iscariot.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
1 Peter 4:10, ESV
We could say “blessed to bless,” but it goes deeper. If you have opportunity, serve others and share the Gospel, even out of meager offerings and skill.
I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 2:20, ESV
Have you been crucified with Christ? Is your life all about the One who loved you and gave His life for you?
As a Christian, we are called to show and share that love and sacrifice with this world. (Not just pastors!)
because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
Romans 10:9, ESV
There is no other way to God but through Jesus.
You must believe in Him. Barring a few exceptions, you must confess this truth. Without these, you are still in your sins and separated from Him.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Romans 12:12, ESV
We have so much to be thankful for, and we were promised this life would be hard, especially for Christians in this fallen world.
Be in constant conversation with our Lord, to thank Him and rely on Him.
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