It is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. (Ephesians 5:12, NIV). Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their work in darkness and think, “Who sees us? Who will know?” (Isaiah 29:15, NIV). My eyes are on all their ways; they…
Do not judge lest you be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. And why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? …
Charge Joshua and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go across at the head of this people, and he shall give them as an inheritance the land which you will see. (Deuteronomy 3:28). Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you…
Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I…
In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him; bless His name. For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:4-5). When you have eaten and…
If you love Me, you will keep My commandments...He who has My commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves Me; and he who loves Me shall be loved by My Father, and I will love him, and will disclose Myself to him...If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father…
Everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted. (Luke 14:11). For God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble. Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time. (1 Peter 5:5,6). Your attitude should be the…
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9). Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your transgression. (Mark 11:25). For if you forgive…
I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either. Give to everyone…
This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. (1 John 3:16, NIV). Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who…