Tag: devo
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Resting Content
23The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.–Proverbs 19 “I [Jesus]have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) You may have troubles in this life. People may reject…
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Grace or Bitterness?
9Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.–Proverbs 17 Relationships thrive where grace is present. Grace is always undeserved or unmerited. Relationships suffer where bitterness is present. Bitterness repeats the past and never shows grace. There is a need for confession and owning your wrongs. But there…
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Which Describes You?
32Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.–Proverbs 16 Our world prioritizes the warrior. Our world highlights the victorious. God prioritizes patience. God prioritizes self-control. Are you focused on being recognized by the world or by God?–JMB
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God’s Eyes
3The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.–Proverbs 15 God’s eyes see OUTSIDE. How people live their lives. God’s eyes see INSIDE. The matters people hide within them. God’s eyes see LONG RANGE. He knows the whole story. God’s eyes are DILIGENT. Nothing slips past Him. He keeps. God’s eyes…
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Wear the Uniform
10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. 11Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought…
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Seven Attributes of a False Teacher
1But there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. 2Many will follow their depraved conduct and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. 3In their greed these teachers will…
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Confirm Your Faith
10Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble, 11and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.–2 Peter 1 I like receiving confirmations when I purchase things online. When I plan a…
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God’s Mighty Hand
6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.–1 Peter 5 Christian, Stay humble. Make this your goto attitude. In your humility, know that God will handle His business. Ponder God’s “hand” in these verses regarding your humility.…
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Learn To Say No
1Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3For you have spent enough time in the past…
