Monthly Archives: March 2016

Judgment

John 5:22 (NIV) Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son. Acts 17:31 (NIV)  For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice by the man he has appointed. He has given proof of this to all men by raising … Continue reading

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Hearts loyal to God

1 Chronicles 29:17-18 (NIV) 17  I know, my God, that you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. All these things have I given willingly and with honest intent. And now I have seen with joy how willingly your people who are here have given to you. 18  O … Continue reading

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Self-Centeredness = Doom

Psalm 49:12-14 (TEV) 12  Our greatness cannot keep us from death; we will still die like the animals. 13  See what happens to those who trust in themselves, the fate of those who are satisfied with their wealth— 14  they are doomed to die like sheep, and Death will be … Continue reading

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The Consequences of Bad Habits

Galatians 6:7-8 (NIV) 7  Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8  The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 2 … Continue reading

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The God Who Loves Us and Suffered for Us

Psalm 146:5-9 (NIV) 5  Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, 6  the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them– the LORD, who remains faithful forever. 7  He upholds the cause of the oppressed and … Continue reading

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Being Honest in All our Dealings

Micah 6:11-13 (NIV) 11  Shall I acquit a man with dishonest scales, with a bag of false weights? 12  Her rich men are violent; her people are liars and their tongues speak deceitfully. 13  Therefore, I have begun to destroy you, to ruin you because of your sins. Leviticus 19:35-37 … Continue reading

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Envy

  OLD TESTAMENT THOUGHT:  Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. NEW TESTAMENT THOUGHT:  James 3:16 (NIV) For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. “O, beware, my lord, of jealousy! / It is … Continue reading

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Pride

Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 13:10 (NIV) Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. James 4:6 (NIV) But he gives us more grace. That is … Continue reading

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The Prince of Peace

Psalm 34:14 (NIV) Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. John 14:27 (NIV) Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Romans 5:1 (NIV) … Continue reading

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Be Merciful

Micah 6:8 (NIV)  He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Matthew 5:7 (NIV) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Luke 6:36 (NIV) Be merciful, … Continue reading

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