Posts Tagged ‘ Bible ’
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.
Zephaniah 3:17, ESV
Our Savior God calms our tormented souls and complaining hearts through His sacrificial love, and He teaches us to sing with Joy and by His Holy Spirit.
Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.
1 Peter 2:16 ESV
Freedom is the ability to choose. We are free to choose sin (from which we have been freed), but why would we want to use our freedom to slap God in the face rather than love Him?
“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.”
Matthew 7:13-14, ESV
We should not be surprised that “the world is going to hell in a handbasket,” for we have been warned by Jesus. It does not mean we should like it.
We should strive to make sure we are on the narrow path and bringing as many along for the ride as we can.
Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17, ESV
As said in Hebrews, do not give up meeting together with fellow believers. We keep each other on track, in truth, and in the hope of Christ.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6 ESV
We have nothing to fear. Our God takes care of His own. The worst others can do to us is kill us, and that means we join our Lord.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Proverbs 18:2, ESV
How easy it is for us to claim understanding without knowledge. We think we know God’s will and desires, but frequently we push our own onto His.
Humbly seek God through His Word and Church, being willing to learn before offering opinions.
Heal me, O Lord , and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.
Jeremiah 17:14, ESV
God alone is our Healer and salvation. Trust in our Creator and Savior. Give Him the praise He deserves.
“Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'”
John 7:38, ESV
Believing Jesus is Lord comes with the gift of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit empowers and encourages us to share the truth of Christ with others.
as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:18, ESV
It is easy to get focused on the things of this world, but we are to look to the Kingdom of God. It is mostly insubstantial until Christ returns. Trust His promises that His Kingdom is growing and that He is coming again.
“Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”
Matthew 7:1-2, ESV
Jesus never said “never judge.” He warned to use good judgment, but realize you invite judgment from others.
Judge yourself first according to Scripture, then help others do the same.
a simple man of God 