But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. Galatians 6:4 From the time we were kids in school, we have been conditioned to compare ourselves with others.  If we got the best grade on a school paper, we might have been given a…
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Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them…
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Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. And those who have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are…
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“Therefore take careful heed to yourselves, that you love the LORD your God.” Joshua 23:11 Joshua had faithfully led Israel for many years and now here at the end of his life, he is giving his last address to the nation of Israel. He’s giving them some last words of encouragement. And this section stands…
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The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Psalm 19:1  It is easy to get caught up in the fast pace of our lives here in this world and miss the Lord’s glory in His creation. If we took a second to look up to the sky, see the stars, the sun, the…
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“And do not lead us into temptation, But deliver us from the evil one. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”  Matthew 6:13 As part of the prayer model that Jesus gave to His disciples, He made sure to include our need to resist the devil and his temptation.  We can…
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In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the Lord one departs from evil. Proverbs 16:6 Watch the news for 10 minutes nowadays and you’ll realize what a wicked world we live in. Sin reigns in the hearts of men and there doesn’t seem to be any hope. Which is why we need…
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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. 1 Peter 2:9 When I read verses like this I am blown away. I think, “Wow, those are such powerful and…
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And you shall write very plainly on the stones all the words of this law. Deuteronomy 27:8 Moses is instructing the people to set up stones on Mount Ebal and write the entirety of the law on them after they cross over the Jordan river into the promised land. The Lord did not want any…
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Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Luke 8:20-21 When Jesus heard that His mom and brothers wanted to see Him, He looked at His disciples and the others following Him and said,…
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