Judge not, that ye be not judged. — Matthew 7:1
Do you pass judgment? Do you believe you can assess another person’s heart’s intent? Are you critical and judgmental of the conduct of others? Jesus …
Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; — 1 Corinthians 13:6
Love does have its delights. One of these pleasures comes from what is real, real, and true — TRUTH! So, as followers of Jesus, we …
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. — Proverbs 10:8
Do you cringe when you hear a command from the Bible? What about explain? How about getting someone else to take care of it? Or, …
For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. — 1 Timothy 6:7
Godliness combined with happiness is a great wealth! (cf. 1 Tim. 6:6) So, what do we need in order to be happy? Paul tells Timothy …
In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness. — Psalm 31:1
What is your true hope after all the junk is removed? What is the foundation of your relevance if you disregard certificates, prizes, plaudits, and …
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. — Isaiah 43:2
God tells his people that they are valuable to him in the context of this scripture. He created and redeemed them. He has no intention …
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. — Romans 8:11
Romans 8 tells us over and over again how great it is that God’s children have the Holy Spirit living in them. We know we …
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. — Psalm 103:8
God is good, holy, and fair. But as important as these things are, he shows them through his kindness, patience, and love and mercy that …
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. — John 15:13
Words are used to talk and explain. We can say that we love someone. We can tell them how much we value them. Actions prove …
My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: — Proverbs 3:11
Even when discipline isn’t mistaken for punishment, people think it’s hard, annoying, and pointless. The lazy and sinful part of us doesn’t want any limits …