Proverbs 19:11 (ESV) Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 (HCSB) A person’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 (NASB) A man’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a … Continue reading Defeating Anger – Proverbs 19:11
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The Name – John 20:31
But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name. John ends his book with the clear emphasis on life through faith. It is by believing in Jesus Christ THE Son of God that we have life in … Continue reading The Name – John 20:31
Foolish Decisions – Proverbs 19:3
A man’s own foolishness leads him astray, yet his heart rages against the Lord. It is the utterly selfish one who messes up His life and then seeks for a way to blame God. It is the approach of a rebellious soul. It is the picture of a total lack of personal responsibility. 'Anything bad … Continue reading Foolish Decisions – Proverbs 19:3
Loss – Philippians 3:7
But everything that was a gain to me, I have considered to be a loss because of Christ. How??? How does one do this? How does a sinful creature look at his own personal gains and then count them as loss for Christ? Don't gloss over what Paul is saying here. After 30 years of … Continue reading Loss – Philippians 3:7
Christ in You – Colossians 1:27
God wanted to make known among the Gentiles the glorious wealth of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. This must be one of the most wonderful; yet, deeply mysterious truths. Christ is in me and by His presence He brings supernaturally the hope of glory. Not the glory of this … Continue reading Christ in You – Colossians 1:27
Chicken Hearted – John 19:8
When Pilate heard this statement, he was more afraid than ever. Pilate is really a chicken at heart like most all of Jesus detractors and many of His disciples. It is our earthbound fear that controls so many of the stupid decisions we make. Our fearful, finite, earthbound perspective rules our hearts and determines our … Continue reading Chicken Hearted – John 19:8
The Tongue – Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Words matter. Sticks and stones may sometimes break bones but words always have the power to injure or heal. Words do often bring hurt causing long-lasting, deep-seated wounds. Life and death are in our words. How … Continue reading The Tongue – Proverbs 18:21
Together in Christ – Philippians 4:2
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Lord is the New Testament equivalent of Father God's Name, YHWH, as He originally revealed to Moses. The one way to ensure that there is harmony within a somewhat contentious relationship within the church is to share a common focus on The One … Continue reading Together in Christ – Philippians 4:2
Questioning – John 18:23
Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.” When he had … Continue reading Questioning – John 18:23
It Is Finished – Exodus 40:33-35
And he erected the court around the tabernacle and the altar, and set up the screen of the gate of the court. So Moses finished the work. Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. And Moses was not able to enter the tent of meeting … Continue reading It Is Finished – Exodus 40:33-35
Unity – John 17:20-21
I pray not only for these, but also for those who believe in Me through their message. May they all be one, as You, Father, are in Me and I am in You. May they also be one in Us, so that the world may believe You sent Me. Christian unity is founded upon a … Continue reading Unity – John 17:20-21
Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered him. “I have always taught in the synagogue and in the temple complex, where all the Jews congregate, and I haven’t spoken anything in secret. Why do you question Me? Question those who heard what I told them. Look, they know what I said.” The irony … Continue reading Speaking Openly – John 18:20-21
The Strength of Gentleness – Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath. O to master the art of gentleness! Harshness comes so easily, so naturally. Gentleness is a spiritual gift and a learned trait. Responding in anger flows like fire from a mouth scorching all it touches. Gentleness must be nurtured and coaxed. It … Continue reading The Strength of Gentleness – Proverbs 15:1
Holy Father – John 17:11
And I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. How significant that God the Son made manifest in the flesh, Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Holy Father – John 17:11
Human Intuition – Proverbs 14:12
There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. 'Seems right'. Feelings and human intuition are not our most reliable guides. Simply because something feels right or seems right does not necessarily mean it is right or even useful. Left unchecked this way may ‘seem right’ … Continue reading Human Intuition – Proverbs 14:12
Living Is Christ – Philippians 1:21
For me, living is Christ and dying is gain. This is true for all who are following Jesus Christ. Paul has a grasp that most of us do not, I assume. In his suffering and imprisonment, the harshness of this life and the restfulness of death in Christ must have been made very clear. He … Continue reading Living Is Christ – Philippians 1:21
The Glorifying Spirit of God – John 16:13-15
When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare … Continue reading The Glorifying Spirit of God – John 16:13-15
Communication is Irreversible – Proverbs 13:3
The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. For someone who is gregarious, friendly and talkative, this principle of guarding one's mouth is difficult to learn and practice. The truth of it, however, is profound. Communication is irreversible. What is said becomes history and … Continue reading Communication is Irreversible – Proverbs 13:3
Love is a Command – John 15:17
This is what I command you: Love one another. Our love for one another follows a command. We are commanded to love. We don't tend to think of love in such terms. Our view of love is squishy, fuzzy, warm and spontaneous. Our eyes meet, our hearts are unexpectedly joined and we ‘feel’ love or … Continue reading Love is a Command – John 15:17
Shining Faces – Exodus 34:29-30
As Moses descended from Mount Sinai — with the two tablets of the testimony in his hands as he descended the mountain — he did not realize that the skin of his face shone as a result of his speaking with the Lord. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his … Continue reading Shining Faces – Exodus 34:29-30
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