Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. — Proverbs 3:7
Let’s make this easy. First, we have to admit that life is hard and complicated enough that even the smartest people aren’t all that smart. …
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For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. — Ephesians 2:10
Grace doesn’t just save us from dying; it also saves us for God’s glory. He has remade us. We are his work of art, and …
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. — James 3:13
Wisdom isn’t shown by how much we know from books, how smart we are, or how proud we are. No, true wisdom comes from living …
And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. — Acts 16:25
Paul and Silas were falsely put in jail, where they were beaten “many times” and put in stocks. Even though things were so bad, they …
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. — 1 Corinthians 2:9
Kids are excited about Christmas, going to Disneyland, and summer vacation. They think about how good those things might be. Christians look forward to heaven …
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. — Proverbs 10:17
Discipline is important not only for us, but also for those who watch what we do and learn from it. So often, we don’t realize …
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. — 2 Peter 3:9
God wants everyone to change their minds so they can receive his grace and live in glory with him. If that’s what God cares about, …
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, — Luke 6:27
Jesus’ life and death were the best way to follow this command. Love has so much power to save and change lives. Even though not …
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. — Psalm 121:3
When my kids were young, I still remember. I’d sneak into their room and watch them sleep. When they were sick, it was sometimes to …
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore. — Psalm 121:8
Does it matter that I’m here to anyone? Does anyone miss me when I leave? Does it matter if I get home or if I …