Proverbs 14:12 (NKJV) 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. Sometimes people do things that just make us shake our heads. Some of these things are subtle, while others are blatantly illegal or, at the very least, very questionable. On a smaller scale, … Read more
1 Peter 3: 13-14 (NKJV) 13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” As we draw closer to Christ and we take … Read more
(Galatians 5:24-25 NKJV) And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. {25} If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Doing God’s will, vs.our own will, can be very complicated if we are not letting ourselves be led by the Spirit. At times our … Read more
(1 Peter 2:11-12 NKJV) Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, {12} having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify God in the day of visitation. We are … Read more
(1 Peter 2:20 NKJV) For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. Who wants to suffer and be punished when we didn’t do anything wrong? This verse will challenge … Read more
(Philippians 4:8 NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy; meditate on these things. There are so many things that can occupy our … Read more
(Hebrews 4:13 NKJV) And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Basically, everything we do and say is seen by God. We don’t need to worry about Him missing anything because nothing will be missed. That … Read more
(Matthew 7:12 NKJV) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Going by this scripture are we to only do good to those that do good to us, those that treat us right or show us attention, those that know us and … Read more
(Colossians 3:23 NKJV) And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men… I love this verse! This is a great reminder for each and every one of us to do everything we do to the best of our ability and with passion. God wants us to do things as … Read more
(Mat 5:8 NKJV) Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. The pure in heart…what does that mean? How do we become “pure in heart” in God’s eyes? There are two aspects to this. There is the spiritual side, the things that aren’t tangible. And there is the natural side, the things … Read more
(Gal 5:17 NKJV) For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. We often wonder why we did the very thing that we have repented for, over and over again. This scripture explains … Read more