Proverbs 14:22 (NKJV) 22 Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good. When used together in their original language, these two words, mercy and truth, mean “constant faithfulness” or “true loyalty”. Constant faithfulness and true loyalty are attributes of God. Let’s make this personal. As … Read more
1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NKJV) 11 that you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you, As Paul addressed the believers at Thessalonica, he urged them to lead quiet lives. This is good for us to understand, since quiet lives also … Read more
1 Peter 2:9 (NKJV) 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light… We are a chosen people, Lord, and we are crying out to You with a sincere … Read more
Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. This is a well-known verse that is quoted very frequently. People tend to use it to encourage and uplift … Read more
Genesis 6:9 (NKJV) 9 This is the genealogy of Noah. Noah was a just man, perfect in his generations. Noah walked with God. We want to focus on the word “walked”, and what it means. A just man, or blameless man, is someone that walks very close to God. God teaches them to do things … Read more
1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 (NKJV) 7 For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. 8 Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit. Learning to live a clean life is all part of being God’s child. We are probably going to have … Read more
Colossians 3:1-3 (NKJV) 1 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. 3 For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. We live … Read more
Romans 12:1 (NKJV) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Ever wonder what God wants you to do with your life? Present your body as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God. There you … Read more
Ephesians 5:1 (NKJV) 1 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. Have we ever watched our children as they grew up, or even now as they are growing up, and sometimes catch them acting the same way we do in certain situations? They may even have our same mannerisms. That’s right, they act like … Read more
Ephesians 4:20-23 (NLT) 20 But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. 21 Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, 22 throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. 23 Instead, let the Spirit renew your … Read more
Psalm 128:1 (NKJV) 128 Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, Who walks in His ways We may find it hard in some situations to choose the way of the Lord, versus the way of man or the way of the world. However, if we choose the Lord’s way and stick to it, we will be thankful and blessed that we did. … Read more