Posts Tagged ‘ Die to self ’

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.

VerseD: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Each person should do as he has decided in his heart — not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7, CSB

We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and we can show love, compassion, and grace toward how others give to and worship God.

VerseD: Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5-6, CSB

We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and He helps us every step of the way. Trust in Him to guide and empower every part of life.

VerseD: Philippians 1:9-10

And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, so that you may approve the things that are superior and may be pure and blameless in the day of Christ

Philippians 1:9-10, CSB

We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and that includes helping each other as the Chirch grow in love through the knowledge of God and His Word and discerning His movements in the world to point others to Christ.

VerseD: 1 Timothy 4:8

For the training of the body has limited benefit, but godliness is beneficial in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Timothy 4:8, CSB

We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, and we serve by growing in godliness and the Word individually and as the Church, helping each other grow in love and Christ-likeness.

VerseD: Galatians 4:7

So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.

Galatians 4:7, ESV

We are called to be the hands and feet of Jesus, so we are called to serve the world in the same sacrificial manner, yet we also are called to eternal life and joy in Him.