“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal;but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:19-21…
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When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” Luke 5:8 At the beginning of Luke 5, Jesus tells Peter to let down his nets to fish. Peter the fisherman explained to Jesus the teacher they’d been at it all night and had come…
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“These are the things you shall do: speak each man the truth to his neighbor, give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace.” Zechariah 8:16 When the prophet Zechariah spoke these words, his intent was in line with the prophet Haggai. They knew the people needed a little encouragement and spiritual awakening if…
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Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble. 2 Peter 1:10 In verses five through seven of second Peter, he gives us a list of character traits that we should work diligently on to add to our faith so that…
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The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:9 When difficult times come upon our lives, when tough and painful times come, it is good to remember that God is good. I know for me those difficult times do not seem good at all and we might even think…
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“Therefore take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was told me.” Acts 27:25 The Apostle Paul often referred to himself as a “prisoner or bondservant” of Jesus Christ, completely bound and devoted to willingly serve his Lord. Here in this section of scripture, we find Paul serving Jesus…
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Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. For where…
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In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul. Psalms 94:19 In this life we have a million different things grabbing for our attention. We have a million more things to worry about and a million things we have to get done. At times, it can seem like we never get…
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And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men. Colossians 3:23 Most, if not all of the things that we do, are rooted in a reason. For example, if you are in school, you study for an exam because you want a good grade. Why do we work? Because…
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“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:14-15 Jesus takes a moment to expand and clarify what it means to forgive our debts as we forgive our debtors. Remember the “Our” Father that the…
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