Posts Tagged ‘ Christ-like ’

VerseD: Matthew 9:37-38

Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.”

Matthew 9:37-38, HCSB

When we put our faith in the work of Christ through the cross, we are invited and commanded to share that faith with others, showing them the truth of who Christ is in the power of the Holy Spirit.

VerseD: Romans 1:16

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16, HCSB

When we put our faith in Christ and His work on the cross, we are saved from God’s wrath and the shame of sin, empowered to boldly proclaim this good news to others.

VerseD: Ezekiel 36:26

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

Ezekiel 36:26, HCSB

When we put our faith in Christ and His work on the cross, the Holy Spirit comes into us and changes our hearts to truly live for Christ to the glory of the Father.

VerseD: Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Romans 12:2, HCSB

God created everything for us and to be with us, yet we often want this world more than Him. Let us be changed by the Holy Spirit to want Him and all that is good, to know good from evil and know Him more.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has  come!

2 Corinthians 5:17, CSB

We confess Christ is Lord, believing He was raised from the dead, and we are made new, beginning the process of becoming Christ-like having been adopted into God’s family by faith in His blood.

VerseD: Proverbs 16:3

Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

Proverbs 16:3, CSB

A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, and this means walking according to His ways and seeking His will in all decisions and plans. By the Spirit He helps us live this holy life.

VerseD: Ephesians 4:32

And be kind and compassionate  to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.

Ephesians 4:32, CSB

A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, and He helps us to forgive and be kind and compassionate when others aren’t toward us, just like He did with us.

VerseD: Deuteronomy 31:9

“The Lord is the one who will go before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or abandon you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.”

Deuteronomy 31:8, CSB

A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, realizing God is always with us and guiding our steps as we trust Him.

VerseD: Isaiah 26:4

Trust in the Lord forever, because in the Lord, the Lord himself, is an everlasting rock!

Isaiah 26:4, CSB

A life of holiness relies on Christ, the only source of truth, goodness, and righteousness that makes Holy. Trust in Him alone.

VerseD: Malachi 4:6

And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers.  Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.”

Malachi 4:6, CSB

A life of holiness relies on Christ in all things, especially our relationships. As the Father has brought restoration to us in Christ, He will help restore relationships with family, friends, colleagues, and enemies.