Tag: life
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What Standard Do You Live By?
2“I [King David]am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, 3and observe what the Lord your [Crown Prince Solomon] God requires: Walk in obedience to him, and keep his decrees and commands, his laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses.–1 Kings 2
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A You More Like Boaz or Saul?
49At this, all Adonijah’s guests rose in alarm and dispersed. 50But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, went and took hold of the horns of the altar. 51Then Solomon was told, “Adonijah is afraid of King Solomon and is clinging to the horns of the altar. He says, ‘Let King Solomon swear to me today that he will…
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The Biblical Theologian
7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge;fools despise wisdom and instruction.–Proverbs 1 This particular word for “fear” occurs 18 times in the Old Testament and each time fear is treated as a category. It is either present or it is not. Think of this verse theologically for one moment. Theology is actually very simple.…
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The Walls of Self-Control
28Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.–Proverbs 25
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Poor and Rich
2Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.–Proverbs 22 Some quick thoughts:
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Compromise and Love
13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 14Do everything in love.–1 Corinthians 16
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Victory and Priorities
57But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.–1 Corinthians 15
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Infants and Adults
20Brothers and sisters, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.–1 Corinthians 14
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13 and 31
13No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it…. …31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all…
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Paul and Self-Discipline
24Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a…
Joel M Bradshaw 