#Ephesians 1:22-23

[girlbloggercher]

how to read the Bible

this is in order!

1. John

2. Mark

3. Matthew

4. Luke

5. Genesis

6. Exodus

7. Leviticus

8. Numbers

9. Dueteronomy

10. Romans

11. Galatians

12. Colossians

13. Proverbs

14. Ecclesiastes

15. Job

16. 1 Peter

17. 1 Corinthians

18. 2 Corinthians

19. Ephesians

20. Philippians

21. 1 Thessalonians

22. 2 Thessalonians

23. 1 Timothy

24. 2 Timothy

25. James

26. 2 Peter

27. 1 John

28. 2 John

29. 3 John

30. Jude

31. Psalms

32. Joshua

33. Judges

34. 1 Samuel

35. 2 Samuel

36. 1 Kings

37. 2 Kings

38. 1 Chronicles

39. 2 Chronicles

40. Ezra

41. Nehemiah

42. Jeremiah

43. Lamentations

44. Ezekiel

45. Joel

46. Amos

47. Obadiah

48. Nahum

49. Habakkuk

50. Zephaniah

51. Haggai

52. Zechariah

53. Malachi

54. Micah

55. Hosea

56. Luke

57. Esther

58. Jonah

59. Song of Solomon

60. Acts

61. Titus

62. Philemon

63. Hebrew

64. Isaiah

65. Daniel

66. Revelation

#that girl #wonyoungism #clean girl #glow up #coquette #health and wellness #christianity

[yieldfruit]

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. Ephesians 5:25

Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Colossians 3:19

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered. 1 Peter 3:7

And Adam said, "This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh." Genesis 2:23

In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. Ephesians 5:28

The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD. Proverbs 18:22

#marriage #husband #wife

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

In John 6:63, Jesus declares, "The Spirit gives life [quickens]; the flesh counts for nothing." This statement is a profound declaration about the nature of spiritual versus earthly realities and the source of true life.

When Jesus refers to "the Spirit," He is speaking of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. The phrase "the Spirit gives life" indicates that it is the Holy Spirit who imparts spiritual life, or new birth (John 3:5-6). This life is not merely physical existence, but a deep, transformative relationship with God, characterized by understanding, faith, and obedience.

The term "flesh" in this context represents human effort and the human nature apart from God's Spirit. When Jesus says, "the flesh counts for nothing," He is emphasizing that human effort and physical existence in themselves cannot achieve spiritual life or please God. This aligns with the broader biblical teaching that salvation and spiritual understanding are not products of human wisdom or power but are gifts from God (Ephesians 2:8-9).

This statement from Jesus also points to the necessity of spiritual understanding to grasp the truths of God's kingdom. Without the work of the Holy Spirit, Jesus' teachings (including His discourse on being the Bread of Life in John 6) will not be truly understood or accepted. This is evident in the context of John 6, where many disciples struggled with Jesus' teaching and some even turned away.

Jesus is contrasting the spiritual perspective, which values the things of God and recognizes the necessity of the Holy Spirit, with the earthly perspective, which is limited to human understanding and effort. This theme is consistent in the New Testament, where the spiritual life in Christ is often contrasted with the natural or fleshly way of life (e.g., Romans 8:5-8).

In summary, Jesus' statement in John 6:63 underscores the critical role of the Holy Spirit in imparting true life and understanding, and it highlights the limitations of fallen human nature and effort in achieving spiritual realities. This teaching invites believers to rely on the Spirit for spiritual insight and life, rather than on their own understanding or abilities.

And if believers need to rely on the Holy Spirit for spiritual insight and life, how much more unbelievers need Him in order to believe.

The New Testament teaches that the Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in the process of coming to faith. It is the Spirit who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). In the case of unbelievers, the Holy Spirit works to awaken their hearts to their need for God, to the truth of the Gospel, and to the reality their need of Jesus Christ as Savior. This awakening is essential because, as Scripture teaches, the natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him (1 Corinthians 2:14).

Since faith is a gift from God (Ephesians 2:8), the initial and continuing belief in the Gospel is made possible only through the Holy Spirit’s work. For an unbeliever to come to faith, the Spirit must open their heart to respond to the Gospel (Acts 16:14). This demonstrates that salvation is not a result of human effort or wisdom but is a supernatural work of God. For believers, the Holy Spirit is the source of ongoing spiritual growth and understanding. He guides into all truth (John 16:13), helps in weakness (Romans 8:26), and produces spiritual fruit (Galatians 5:22-23). This ongoing work of the Spirit is essential for living a life that is pleasing to God and for growing in spiritual maturity.

The necessity of the Holy Spirit's work both in bringing unbelievers to faith and in sustaining believers highlights the grace and sovereignty of God in salvation. It shows that no one can come to Christ unless the Father grants it (John 6:65), and it underscores the idea that salvation is entirely a work of God’s grace from beginning to end.

In conclusion, the Holy Spirit's role is indispensable both for unbelievers to come to faith and for believers to continue in their spiritual pilgrimage. This understanding fosters a sense of humility and dependence on God, recognizing that both the initiation and the sustenance of faith are the works of His Spirit.

[hopethroughscriptureministries]

Parable of the Prodigal Son:

Jesus conveyed a profound message about forgiveness, redemption, and the boundless love of God. Let's reframe the narrative within this Christian context, drawing from Luke 15:11-32, and infuse it with additional biblical insights.

A certain man had two sons. The younger son asked for his share of the inheritance and journeyed to a distant land where he squandered his wealth in reckless living. Soon, a severe famine swept through the land, and the young man found himself in dire need.

In his desperation, he sought employment feeding pigs, a job that symbolized his degradation and distance from his upbringing. Yet, in his lowest moment, he came to his senses and decided to return to his father, confessing his sins and seeking forgiveness.

His father, filled with compassion, ran to greet him while he was still far off. Instead of condemnation, the father embraced his wayward son, clothing him in the finest robe and celebrating his return with a lavish feast.

Meanwhile, the older son, who had remained obedient and dutiful, grew resentful at the extravagant welcome given to his brother. But the father, ever merciful, reminded him of the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

This parable echoes the essence of divine mercy and the unconditional love of God. Just as the father welcomed back his repentant son, so too does our Heavenly Father eagerly await our return, ready to forgive and restore us to fellowship with Him.

The Prodigal Son reminds us of the importance of humility, repentance, and forgiveness in our Christian journey. It challenges us to examine our attitudes towards others, particularly those who have strayed from the path, and to emulate God's boundless love and compassion.

Broader context:

Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32):

This is the main passage where the parable is found.

Forgiveness and Reconciliation:

Matthew 18:21-22 - Jesus teaches about forgiveness.

Colossians 3:13 - Encouragement to forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate, forgiving one another.

Luke 6:37 - Judge not, and you will not be judged; forgive, and you will be forgiven.

God's Unconditional Love:

Romans 8:38-39 - Nothing can separate us from the love of God.

1 John 4:16 - God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God.

Romans 5:8 - God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Ephesians 2:4-5 - But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ.

Repentance and Restoration:

Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out.

Joel 2:13 - Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love.

Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord, that he may have compassion on him, and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Celebration in Heaven over Repentance:

Luke 15:7 - Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.

Luke 15:10 - Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

God's Provision and Restoration:

Philippians 4:19 - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 23:1 - The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Matthew 6:26 - Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

God's Sovereignty and Compassion:

Psalm 103:8 - The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.

Lamentations 3:22-23 - The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

James 5:11 - Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Questions:

How does the parable of the Prodigal Son reflect God's unconditional love and forgiveness?

In what ways do we, like the older brother, struggle with forgiveness and harbor resentment towards others?

How can we cultivate a spirit of compassion and reconciliation in our interactions with those who have gone astray?

What steps can we take to emulate the father's example of mercy and grace in our daily lives?

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the timeless wisdom and grace revealed in the parable of the Prodigal Son. Teach us to extend forgiveness, show compassion, and embrace reconciliation in our relationships, reflecting your boundless love for all your children. Amen.

#ProdigalSon #DivineMercy #Forgiveness #UnconditionalLove #Redemption #Parable #ChristianTeaching #Compassion #Reconciliation #HeavenlyFather #Grace #Mercy #BiblicalWisdom #christianity #christian faith #faith #jesus christ #bible verse #christianlife #faith in jesus #bible scripture #bible #christ #christianty #bible study #salvation #bible quote

[jeremiah-33-3]

1 Peter 5:8 Be (sober), be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

1 Thessalonians 5:6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be (sober).5:7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night.5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be (sober), putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

I Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor (drunkards), nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.6:12 All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.

1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;1:14 As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:1:15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;1:16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

Ephesians 4:22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;4:24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.4:25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:4:27 Neither give place to the devil.4:28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.4:30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore (sober), and watch unto prayer.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.4:9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

#holy bible #bible scripture #bible verse #jesus christ #faith in jesus #jesus #bible #biblical scripture #sermon

[lionofthegoldsun]

[Maintaining A Clear Conscience]

Believers in Christ must strive to maintain a clear conscience: we must remove any pollution or defilement in our minds, hearts, and souls. That includes being cautious of what we say (Matthew 15:11), what we hear—practically anything NEGATIVE our soul absorbs, which can pollute it. And whatever we absorb can cause us to behave in a not so pleasing way to God (Romans 12:1).

This can happen without us being aware. For instance, if you run to the internet to answer your questions and to solve your problems, instead of God’s truth, you’re not going to have peace because the world is full of lies and ruled by spirits of darkness (Ephesians 6:12).

“We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.”

-1 John 5:19

These are deceiving spirits who want to take our focus off God and drag us down. They want us to feel as if there is no hope. It’s all a distraction.

The devil will use our emotions to toy with us. Therefore, trusting other sources, our hearts, and people instead of God and His word will only birth fear, paranoia, and anxiety, which are not fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Not only that, the human heart is deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9). And as Proverbs 28:26 says: “He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will escape.”

As Believers, this will only make us stumble and our faith wobble. That is why we need to root ourselves in God and in His word.

“They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

-Jeremiah 17:8

<Extra Verses>

“It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.”

Psalm 118:8-9

“Don’t put your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath. What good are they?”

-Isaiah 2:22

“Fools believe every word they hear, but wise people think carefully about everything.”

-Proverbs 14:15

<Bonus Verses>

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

-Philippians 4:8-9

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

-Philippians 4:6-7

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

-2 Corinthians 10:5

“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.

-Isaiah 55:8-9

“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking. Instead, fix your attention on God. You’ll be changed from the inside out. Readily recognize what he wants from you, and quickly respond to it. Unlike the culture around you, always dragging you down to its level of immaturity, God brings the best out of you, develops well-formed maturity in you.”

-Romans 12:2

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!”

-Isaiah 26:3

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

-Colossians 3:2

#christian #bible verse #christianity #bibleverse #jesus christ #jesus loves you #faith in god #faith in jesus #follower of jesus christ #god

[apocrypals]

Previously, on Apocrypals part 5: The Fifth One

As we begin our sixth (!) calendar year of Apocrypals, here is a list of the texts we have covered so far on the show in case you want to read along or catch up. They’re arranged in a way that appeases my systematic nature.  

Tanakh/Old Testament:

Genesis (episodes 16-20)

Exodus (episodes 33 and 35)

Leviticus (episode 59)

Numbers (episode 62)

Deuteronomy (episode 65)

Joshua (episode 73)

Judges (episode 80)

Ruth (episode 45)

1 Samuel (episode 89)

2 Samuel (episode 90-91)

1 Kings (episode 99)

2 Kings (episode 106)

Esther (episode 37)

Job (episode 101)

Ecclesiastes (episode 52)

Song of Songs (episode 34)

Isaiah (episode 4)

Jeremiah (episode 43-44)

Lamentations (episode 48)

Ezekiel (episode 55-56)

Daniel (episode 2)

Hosea (episode 108)

Jonah (episode 31)

Micah (episode 74)

Nahum (episode 74)

Deuterocanon/capital-A Apocrypha:

Tobit (episode 13)

Judith (episode 22)

Greek Additions to Esther (episode 37)

1 Maccabees (episode 27)

2 Maccabees (episode 28)

3 Maccabees (episode 53)

4 Maccabees (episode 78)

The Prayer of Azariah aka the Song of the Three Holy Children (episode 2)

Susanna (episode 2)

Bel and the Dragon (episode 2)

The Prayer of Manasseh (episode 6)

New Testament:

Matthew (episodes 8-9)

Mark (episode 7)

Luke (episode 10)

John (episode 11-12)

Acts of the Apostles (episode 1)

Romans (episode 5)

1 Corinthians (episode 25)

2 Corinthians (episode 42)

Galatians (episode 72)

Ephesians (episode 81)

Hebrews (episode 104)

1 John (episode 49)

2 John (episode 49)

3 John (episode 49)

Revelation (episode 50)

Pseudepigrapha (Jewish apocrypha):

The Testament of Solomon (episode 24)

The Story of Ahikar (episode 14)

The Ascension of Isaiah (episode 6)

1 Enoch (episode 39-40)

2 Enoch (episode 61)

3 Enoch (episode 86-87)

Jubilees (episodes 82 and 83)

The Letter of Aristeas (episode 70)

The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness (episode 71)

Joseph and Aseneth (episode 93)

New Testament apocrypha:

The Protevangelium aka Infancy Gospel of James (episode 29)

The Acts of Pilate/Gospel of Nicodemus (episode 23)

Mors Pilati/Death of Pilate (episode 23)

The Acts of Paul and Thecla (episode 22)

The Acts of Peter (episode 3)

The Acts of Peter and Paul (episode 3)

The Acts of Andrew and Matthias (episode 60)

The Acts of Thomas and His Wonderworking Skin (episode 66)

The Life of Xanthippe, Polyxena, and Rebecca (episode 57)

Questions of Bartholomew (episode 41)

Resurrection of Jesus Christ by Bartholomew (episode 41)

The Book of Bartholomew (episode 67)

Acts of John (episode 46)

The Acts of Andrew (episode 97)

Syriac Infancy Gospel (episode 47)

Infancy Gospel of Thomas (episode 54)

Infancy Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew (episode 79)

The Adoration of the Magi (2020 Christmas bonus episode)

The History of Joseph the Carpenter (episode 103)

The First Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Second Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Third Apocryphal Apocalypse of John (episode 68)

The Apocalypse of Peter (episode 75)

The Apocalypse of Paul (episode 95)

The Gospel of Philip (episode 92)

The Gospel of Mary (episode 92)

The Gospel of Jesus’s Wife (episode 92)

The Gospel of Judas (episode 100)

The Greater Questions of Mary (episode Secret 69)

The Golden Legend of Jacobus de Voragine:

The Life of Saint Nicholas (episode 26)

The Life of Saint Lucy (episode 26)

The Life of Saint Christopher (episode 15)

The Life of Saint Benedict (episode 15)

excerpts from The Passion of the Lord (episode 23)

The Life of Saint Sebastian (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Blaise (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Agatha (episode 58)

The Life of Saint Roch (episode 63)

The Life of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (episode 77)

The Life of Saint Barbara (episode 77)

The Life of Saint Dunstan (episode 85)

The Life of Mary Magdalene (episode 94)

The Life of Saint Martha of Bethany (episode 102)

The Life of Saint Margaret of Antioch (episode 102)

Other:

Historia Trium Regum/The Legend of the Three Kings by John of Hildesheim (episode 30)

Muirchu’s Life of Saint Patrick (episode 36)

The Life of Saint Guinefort (episode 63)

The Life of Saint Mary of Egypt (episode 69)

The Life of Saint Pelagia (episode 69)

The Life of Saint Martin by Sulpicius Severus (episode 76)

The Life of Saint Columba (episode 84)

The Life of Saint Wilgefortis (episode 94)

Lives of cephalophoric saints (bonus episode cephalo4)

Stories of the Baal Shem Tov from The Golden Mountain (episode 96)

More stories of the Baal Shem Tov from The Golden Mountain (episode 107)

Solomon and Ashmedai (bonus episode double chai)

Listener questions (episode 32)

Bible trivia questions (episode 38)

Halloween-themed Chick tracts (episode 51)

Christmas-themed Chick tracts (episode 98)

Bible Adventures and the Wisdom Tree catalogue of video games (episode 64)

The Da Vinci Code, the movie (episode 88)

Guess the Bible character from Persona 5 (bonus episode Persona 5)

El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron (episode 105)

You can find links to all these episodes with show notes and more on the Apocrypals wiki

#apocrypals #podcast #podcasts #religion #bible #christianity #judaism #apocrypha #old testament #new testament #hagiography

[forewerinmyheart]

Prayer for Thursday afternoon 🙏

23.01.2024. -2°C degrees cold ❄️

Thank you, Lord, for all your wonderful gifts, but especially the gifts of Faith, Hope, Love, Forgiveness and Grace. I really appreciate you understanding where I am right now. I pray for your help every day. You are the only one who knows and understands Me.Thank you Lord for everything and all the blessings. Thank you Lord, I am very grateful that you lead all my prayers especially for the safety of my life as always and good health. Amen 🙏

Proverbs 19:23

Genesis 1-2

2 Samuel 22:31

Psalm 18:30

Timothy 3:16-17

John 16:33

Ephesians 6:11-18

James 1:2-4

#amen 🙏 #faith in god #hope #health #family #friendship #strenght #bible study #bible verse #Spotify

[tradmidwestman]

How Catholicism is warped.

Let's have a discussion about this. I'm open to having my mind changed, but I'd like to explain some reasons I'm not Catholic and refuse to be. And I'll use the Bible directly in my arguments as to why. Feel free to let me know if I'm wrong about Catholicism and what I get wrong.

And yeah, there's small stuff. Like the Bible says not to call a priest "Father" (Matthew 23:9), which Catholicism calls for. But let's get into the more meaningful issues.

Salvation by sacraments and good works.

As I understand it, Catholics believe good works are your way to buy into heaven. As long as you do enough good deeds, then you're all set. However in the Bible, Ephesians 2:8-9, clearly states that it is by grace and faith that you are saved, not good deeds. This is also where the idea that you can be absolved of your sins at your deathbed comes from, which is not at all Biblical.

Praying the rosary.

The idea of using some object to pray to or use as a sort of focus in seeking to be forgiven is nowhere in the Bible. In fact there's quite a bit of talk about idols, but I'll get to that. Counting the rosary is a very foreign concept to the Bible, but is a basic practice in Catholicism. Instead Acts 16:31 tells us to believe in Jesus to be saved.

Praying to/worshipping Mary.

Arguably the most obvious of idols. Mary was certainly a wonderful woman to be praised, but she is not a figure to be worshipped. She was a normal human woman. I understand some also consider the mention of her being "full of grace" or similar to mean she was sinless. Hopefully I don't need to quote the Bible about Jesus being sinless, but he was the ONLY human to be sinless. As 1 John 1:8 points out. This would include Mary, and to claim she was sinless is outright ignoring the Bible's teachings.

Transubstantiation.

Catholics believe that the eucharist is the literal blood and flesh of Jesus. Ignoring that this was only started in the 13th century, it already feels pretty outlandish to imagine wine and bread being turned into blood and flesh (nevermind the many ethical issues that brings up, especially cannibalism). The Bible is clear that the bread and wine are SYMBOLS to remember Jesus by. I strongly urge reading Luke 22 and focus on it. 22:19, saying the bread is in remembrance of Jesus. And 22:18 where he states he will not drink from this fruit of the vine again. He's saying it's still literally bread and wine. Jesus also said he is the door, the lamb, the way, the light, and other things. No one believes that he was literally any of these things. And yet the wine and bread are supposed to literally be his blood and flesh?

Catholicism has a history of refusing the Bible.

I hope I don't need to dive into much history to point this out, but there's few things that would make Catholics want to kill than someone who actually read and followed the bible. Is it any surprise that Martin Luther's 95 Theses came only a few decades after the Gutenberg Bible? Before that, Catholicism treated those who branches off to follow the Bible as worse than Muslims. We could talk extensively about the political corruption of the church since it ever began (but then we get "The Catholic Church is the original church," as if every other Christian branch can't claim the same, much less act like that carries any value is noting the constant warping and shifting the Catholic church has gone through over the centuries including today). Even today the Catholic church is very clear that it's okay to read the Bible if you really want, but you're strictly forbidden to take any interpretation that the church doesn't itself offer. Similarly catholicism pushes tradition (which is consistently inconsistent) instead of God's word. Which 1 Peter 1:18 is clear that Jesus paid your ransom with his blood, not the tradition of your forefathers. And especially in the case of Catholicism, following many pagan practices.

Mass

I'd argue this is one of the most blasphemous acts that Catholics perform. Turning Jesus' death itself into an idol. The idea of Mass is that Jesus is sacrificed again on the cross for our sins every mass. Clearly Jesus' actual death wasn't good enough as far as Catholics are concerned. Even when Jesus said "it is finished" (John 19:30). There really is nothing more to be said or done. Jesus does not need to be killed again every weekend, yet Catholics seek it. Hebrews 10:18 also says that it is no longer necessary to sacrifice for our sins. So why is Mass still performed against the Bible's word?

Purgatory

Purgatory is a core belief in Catholicism. It doesn't exist at all in the Bible. Clearly a great fear tactic of the Church to get more money as part of earning karma points, buying your way into heaven. Purgatory is another pagan belief, like the Greek myths of Sisyphus or the lack of toll in crossing the river Stix.

The Pope

I'm all for having leaders in the faith and having one man to lead the faith. I'm not for a man acting as if God speaks to or through him, like a prophet. Or that he is infallible. Or that a pope is even Biblical (I hope I don't have to explain that Peter was NOT a pope). The practice of the Pope is, at best, very warped. And at worst a pagan practice that Catholics happily follow. The Popes throughout history have contradicted and condemned each other. Something that wouldn't happen if they were all acting in God's place or, at least, a messenger of God.

I can go on, but this also already very long. So feel free to point out where I'm wrong and your concerns. I'd like to understand how Catholics handle all these issues.

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[alwaysrememberjesus]

Praying For Others

Ephesians 1:15–23. I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. (v. 16)

Have you ever had someone ask how they can pray for you? Sometimes this question is hard to answer because there are so many things, we cannot list them all. At other times we can’t think of any pressing need. It can be even harder when we are praying for someone else.

In Ephesians 1:15–23 Paul provides us with a template we can use when praying for others. Paul begins by giving thanks to God for the Ephesians (v. 15). When praying for others, we should not pray mechanically; we should give some thought to their life and circumstances beforehand.

Next, Paul asks God to increase their understanding. The Holy Spirit had already sealed the Ephesians (v. 13). But Paul prayed that the Holy Spirit would continue to give them wisdom and understanding so they would know Christ better. We can pray for the salvation of others. We can also pray that those who have already trusted in Christ would know Christ better. This involves more than knowing the truths of the Christian faith. The kind of understanding Paul prayed for affects the heart and produces hope. What is the nature of this hope? It is that those who belong to Christ are regarded as God’s inheritance (v. 18).

The Christian’s hope is the expectation that we will experience the power of God. This “incomparably great power for us who believe” is the same that “raised Christ from the dead and seated him at His right hand in the heavenly realm” (vv. 19–20). We know Christ both by faith and by experience. Pray that they will experience Christ’s resurrection power as they face today’s challenges. Ask God to show how Jesus is “head over everything for the church” and we are “the fullness of him who fills everything in every way” (vv. 22–23).

Father, please bless those who read this with the Spirit of wisdom and a growing relationship with You. Reveal to them Your great power as they face today’s gifts and challenges. In Jesus’s name, Amen.

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[yieldfruit]

Question: “What does it mean to surrender to God?” Answer: This world is a battleground. Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:17-19), the world God created has been in conflict with Him (Romans 8:20-22). Satan is called the "god of this world" (2 Corinthians 4:4), and due to Adam’s sin, we are born on his team (Romans 5:12). John Bunyan pictured this conflict in his allegory The Holy War. Prince Emmanuel besieges the city of Mansoul to wrest it from the power of Diabolus. Unfortunately, the citizens of Mansoul are blindly committed to Diabolus and fight against Emmanuel, to their own detriment.

When we reach the age when we can make moral choices, we must choose whether to follow our own sinful inclinations or to seek God (see Joshua 24:15). God promises that when we seek Him with all our hearts, we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). When we find Him, we have a choice to make: do we continue following our own inclinations, or do we surrender to His will?

Surrender is a battle term. It implies giving up all rights to the conqueror. When an opposing army surrenders, they lay down their arms, and the winners take control from then on. Surrendering to God works the same way. God has a plan for our lives, and surrendering to Him means we set aside our own plans and eagerly seek His. The good news is that God’s plan for us is always in our best interest (Jeremiah 29:11), unlike our own plans that often lead to destruction (Proverbs 14:12). Our Lord is a wise and beneficent victor; He conquers us to bless us.

There are different levels of surrender, all of which affect our relationship with God. Initial surrender to the drawing of the Holy Spirit leads to salvation (John 6:44; Acts 2:21). When we let go of our own attempts to earn God’s favor and rely upon the finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf, we become a child of God (John 1:12; 2 Corinthians 5:21). But there are times of greater surrender during a Christian’s life that bring deeper intimacy with God and greater power in service. The more areas of our lives we surrender to Him, the more room there is for the filling of the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 5:18). When we are filled with the Holy Spirit, we exhibit traits of His character (Galatians 5:22). The more we surrender to God, the more our old self-worshiping nature is replaced with one that resembles Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17).

Romans 6:13 says that God demands that we surrender the totality of our selves; He wants the whole, not a part: “Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.” Jesus said that His followers must deny themselves (Mark 8:34)—another call to surrender.

The goal of the Christian life can be summed up by Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Such a life of surrender is pleasing to God, results in the greatest human fulfillment, and will reap ultimate rewards in heaven (Luke 6:22-23).

Source: Got Questions

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, But the mouth of fools gush out folly. 3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life, But deceit in it crushes the spirit. 5 A fool despises his father's correction, But he who heeds reproof shows prudence. 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, But the income of the wicked brings trouble. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; Not so with the heart of fools. 8 The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness. 10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: Whoever hates reproof shall die. 11 She'ol and Avaddon are before the LORD -- How much more then the hearts of the children of men!

12 A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; He will not go to the wise. 13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face; But an aching heart breaks the spirit. 14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, But the mouths of fools feed on folly. 15 All the days of the afflicted are wretched, But one who has a cheerful heart enjoys a continual feast. 16 Better is little, with the fear of the LORD, Than great treasure with trouble. 17 Better is a dinner of herbs, where love is, Than a fattened calf with hatred. 18 A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife. 19 The way of the sluggard is like a thorn patch, But the path of the upright is a highway. 20 A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. 21 Folly is joy to one who is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding keeps his way straight. 22 Where there is no counsel, plans fail; But in a multitude of counselors they are established. 23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time! 24 The path of life leads upward for the wise, To keep him from going downward to She'ol.

25 The LORD will uproot the house of the proud, But he will keep the widow's borders intact. 26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, But the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. 27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. 28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers, But the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil. 29 The LORD is far from the wicked, But he hears the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoices the heart. Good news gives health to the bones. 31 The ear that listens to the reproof lives, And will be at home among the wise. 32 He who refuses correction despises his own soul, But he who listens to reproof gets understanding. 33 The fear of the LORD teaches wisdom. Before honor is humility. — Proverbs 15 | Hebrew Names Version (HNV) The Hebrew Names Version Bible is in the public domain Cross References: Genesis 13:8; Leviticus 7:18; Deuteronomy 19:14; Deuteronomy 32:22; Judges 8:1; 1 Kings 1:12; Nehemiah 2:2; Psalm 59:7; Proverbs 1:2; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 1:25; Proverbs 8:21; Proverbs 9:7; Proverbs 10:1; Proverbs 12:14; Proverbs 13:18; Proverbs 16:24; Proverbs 17:1; Proverbs 18:15; Proverbs 22:5; Proverbs 25:25; Ecclesiastes 4:6; Ecclesiastes 7:5; John 9:31; Acts 1:24; Ephesians 5:15; 1 Timothy 6:9; 1 Timothy 6:11; Hebrews 4:13; 1 Peter 3:15; Revelation 2:7

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[feedingtheflockministry]

*The Gospel Alphabet*

*A* - All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23).

*B* – Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29).

*C* – Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).

*D* – Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you. (James 4:8).

*E* – Even so, it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish. (Matthew 18:14).

*F* – For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8)

*G* – God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16).

*H* – Him that cometh to Me I will in no way cast out. (John 6:37).

*I* – I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me. (John 14:6).

*J* – Jesus answered and said unto them, “This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hath sent.” (John 6:29).

*K* – Knock, and it shall be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7).

*L* – Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth. (Isaiah 45:22).

*M* – My grace is sufficient for thee. (2 Corinthians 12:9).

*N* – Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2).

*O* – Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of Thy law. (Psalm 119:18).

*P* – Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (John 14:27).

*Q* – Quicken me according to Thy Word. (Psalm 119:154).

*R* – Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. (Psalm 37:7)

*S* – Seek, and ye shall find. (Matthew 7:7).

*T* – The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. (1 John 1:7).

*U* – Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11).

*V* – Verily, verily I say unto you, He that believeth on Me hath everlasting life. (John 6:47).

*W* – What shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? (Mark 8:36).

*X* – Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John 3:3).

*Y* – Ye are not your own; ye are bought with a price. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

*Z* – Zealous of good works. (Titus 2:14)

[hopethroughscriptureministries]

Embracing the Fruit of the Spirit:

Cultivating Christlike Character

Introduction: Embark on a transformative journey through the fruit of the Spirit as we explore the qualities that reflect the character of Christ. Join us on this enriching exploration of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and discover how they can shape our lives and relationships.

Scripture Passage: Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) Cross References: John 15:1-17, Colossians 3:12-17, 2 Peter 1:5-8

Commentary: In Galatians 5, Paul lists the fruit of the Spirit as evidence of a life surrendered to Christ. These qualities—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—flow from a heart transformed by the Holy Spirit and reflect the character of Christ Himself.

In John 15, Jesus uses the analogy of the vine and branches to illustrate the importance of abiding in Him to bear fruit. He emphasizes the intimate connection between abiding in His love and producing fruit that glorifies the Father.

Colossians 3 calls believers to clothe themselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving as the Lord has forgiven us. These virtues are essential for maintaining unity in the body of Christ.

In 2 Peter 1, believers are encouraged to make every effort to add to their faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. These qualities ensure that we will be effective and productive in our knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Broader Context:

Love:

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - The characteristics of love as described by Paul.

John 13:34-35 - Jesus commands his disciples to love one another as He has loved them.

1 John 4:7-12 - Believers are called to love one another because love comes from God.

Joy:

Psalm 16:11 - In God's presence is fullness of joy.

Nehemiah 8:10 - The joy of the Lord is our strength.

John 15:11 - Jesus desires His joy to be in us, and for our joy to be complete.

Peace:

Isaiah 26:3 - God promises perfect peace to those whose minds are steadfast.

Romans 5:1 - Through faith in Jesus, we have peace with God.

Philippians 4:6-7 - God's peace guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Patience:

Ecclesiastes 7:8 - Patience is better than pride.

Romans 12:12 - Believers are called to be patient in affliction.

James 5:7-8 - Be patient and stand firm, for the Lord's coming is near.

Kindness:

Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other.

Proverbs 19:22 - What is desired in a man is kindness.

Colossians 3:12 - As God's chosen people, clothe yourselves with kindness.

Goodness:

Psalm 23:6 - Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.

Romans 12:21 - Overcome evil with good.

Titus 2:14 - Christ gave himself for us to redeem us and purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

Faithfulness:

1 Corinthians 4:2 - Faithfulness is required of stewards.

2 Timothy 2:13 - God remains faithful even when we are faithless.

Revelation 2:10 - Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor's crown.

Gentleness:

Proverbs 15:1 - A gentle answer turns away wrath.

Galatians 6:1 - Restore others gently when they are caught in sin.

1 Peter 3:15 - In your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.

Self-Control:

Proverbs 25:28 - A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

1 Corinthians 9:25 - Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Titus 2:11-12 - For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age.

Questions:

Which fruit of the Spirit do you find most challenging to cultivate in your life, and why?

In what ways can you abide more deeply in Christ to bear fruit that reflects His character?

How do the fruit of the Spirit impact your relationships with God and others?

What practical steps can you take to nurture the fruit of the Spirit in your daily life?

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of the Holy Spirit who produces fruit in our lives that reflects the character of Christ. Help us to cultivate these virtues daily, empowering us to love as you love, to bring joy wherever we go, and to walk in peace amidst life's storms. May our lives bear witness to your transformative power and bring glory to your name. Amen.

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[albertfinch]

ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Jesus declares Him as the Helper 

John 16:7 - "Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you."

John 14:26 - "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."

2. He will help us to understand the scriptures regarding our Christ identity and will apply the work of Christ to our hearts.

John 16:14 - "He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you."

3. He encourages us.

Acts. 4:31 - "And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness."

4. Guides us to God's PURPOSE for our life.

John 16:13  - "However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come."

5. And illuminates the Scripture for us.

John 16:14-15 14. "He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15. All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you."

6. He gives us power -- for evangelism--for discipling other believers into their inheritance in Christ.

Acts 1:8 - "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

7. Intensifies the love of God in us as we abide in the love of Jesus flowing into our hearts as we go throughout the day and reach out to help others with their spiritual needs. 

Rom.5:5 - "Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."

8. And helps us in prayer -- the Holy Spirit shows us who to pray for and how to pray for them.

Rom. 8:26 - "Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered."

9. He enables us to reflect God's holy character.

Rom. 8:13,14 - "For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Gal. 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law."

10. The inner man (our spirit) is strengthened through communion with the Holy Spirit to advance the Kingdom of God and bear fruit.

Eph. 3:16 - "that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man;"

11. God's purpose not only to save His people from their sins, but also to fill us with the Holy Spirit, as on the Day of Pentecost:

"Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

12. While the Holy Spirit indwells every believer, yet God both offers and commands us to seek additional fillings of the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 5:18 - "And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit."

13. This blessing is granted only to Christ's followers who hunger for the Spirit and, in an act of faith, purposely open their lives to this complete indwelling. Jesus promised that the heavenly Father would "give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him."

Luke 11:13 - "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

14. As we walk in the spirit -- the Holy Spirit leads us to the lost and other believers we can disciple and equip to bear fruit that remains for His Kingdom.

Galatians 5:25 - "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit."

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

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[versegpt]

[Prayer] Empowered Living: A 10-Day Spirit-filled Journey

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Heavenly Father,

We come before you with grateful hearts, acknowledging the transformative power of your Holy Spirit in our lives. As we reflect on the richness of your Word, we lift our prayers to you, recognizing the profound truths revealed through the scriptures.

Empowered Witnesses: Lord, we thank you for the promise in Acts 1:8 that we shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon us. May this power enable us to boldly proclaim your love and truth in our local communities and beyond. ​

The Promised Helper: Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the constant and eternal Helper promised by Jesus in John 14:16. May the Holy Spirit be a guiding presence in every aspect of our lives, offering wisdom, comfort, and strength. ​

Verified Authentic Children of God: Thank you, Lord, for the affirmation in Romans 8:16 that the Spirit testifies with our spirit that we are your children. May we live out our identity as your beloved children, finding assurance and belonging in your family. ​

Fear-Banishing Spirit of God: Heavenly Father, we pray that the Holy Spirit's power, love, and discipline, as described in 2 Timothy 1:7, will replace any fear within us. Grant us the courage to face challenges, knowing that we are empowered by your Spirit. ​

Our Ever-Present Comforting Teacher: Lord, we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our constant teacher, as mentioned in John 14:26. Teach us, remind us, and guide us in your truth, so we may grow in our understanding of your word and your ways. ​

Cultivating Spiritual Fruit: Father, help us cultivate the fruit of the Spirit, as outlined in Galatians 5:22-23. May love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control manifest in our lives for your glory. ​

Revealing Spiritual Gifts: We thank you for the manifestation of spiritual gifts, as mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:7. May we use these gifts for the common good, building up the body of Christ and serving others in love. ​

Persistent Prayer in the Spirit: Lord, grant us the discipline of persistent prayer in the Spirit, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:18. May our prayers be filled with your guidance, and may we intercede for the needs of our fellow believers with perseverance. ​

Mercy-Based Spiritual Renewal: Father, we humbly acknowledge that our salvation is not based on our deeds but on your mercy, as expressed in Titus 3:5. Renew us through the Holy Spirit, washing us in the regeneration that comes from your grace. ​

Glorifying God as Living Temples: Lord, we recognize our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, according to 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. Help us glorify you in our bodies, honoring you with our actions, thoughts, and the choices we make.

In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

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