#proverbs 28:14

[jesus-is-lord-and-savior]

Blessed is the one who fears the LORD always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

(Proverbs 28:14, ESV)

#Proverbs 28:14 #Bible #Bible verse

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Faith's Checkbook

by Charles Spurgeon

Fear Has Its Place (Proverbs 28:14)

The fear of the LORD is the beginning and the foundation of all true religion. Without a solemn awe and reverence of God there is no foothold for the more brilliant virtues. He whose soul does not worship will never live in holiness.

He is happy who feels a jealous fear of doing wrong. Holy fear looks not only before it leaps, but even before it moves. It is afraid of error, afraid of neglecting duty, afraid of committing sin. It fears ill company, loose talk, and questionable policy, This does not make a man wretched, but it brings him happiness. The watchful sentinel is happier than the soldier who sleeps at his post. He who foreseeth evil and escapes it is happier than he who walks carelessly on and is destroyed.

Fear of God is a quiet grace which leads a man along a choice road, of which it is written, "No lion shall be there, neither shall any ravenous beast go up thereon." Fear of the very appearance of evil is a purifying principle, which enables a man, through the power of the Holy Spirit, to keep his garments unspotted from the world. Solomon had tried both worldliness and holy fear: in the one he found vanity, in the other happiness. Let us not repeat his trial but abide by his verdict.

#Charles Spurgeon #Faith's Checkbook #devotional #Fear Has Its Place #Proverbs 28:14 #reverence for the Lord #Holy fear #September 9 #2022

[walkswithmyfather]

“Follow all the directions the LORD your God has given you. Life will go well for you.” —Deuteronomy 5:33 (GW)

“Obedience Is the Key That Unlocks God’s Promises” By Rick Warren:

“Have you ever thought about the link between faith and obedience? When you trust someone, you do what they say. If you don’t do what someone tells you to do, it means you don’t trust them.

In the Bible, God links faith and obedience over and over again. The promises of God are conditioned on you following the directions he gives you.

Deuteronomy 5:33 says, “Follow all the directions the Lord your God has given you. Life will go well for you” (GW).

God has made some incredible, specific promises in his Word about obedience. In fact, there are so many promises that I can’t list them all here. But here are a few:

“God blesses those who obey him” (Proverbs 16:20 TLB).

“He saves those who obey him” (Psalm 7:10 GNT).

“The Lord watches over those who obey him” (Psalm 33:18 GNT).

“The Lord takes care of those who obey him” (Psalm 37:18 GNT).

“God gives us what we ask for because we obey God’s commands” (1 John 3:22 NCV).

“Always obey the Lord and you will be happy” (Proverbs 28:14 GNT).

“Keep God’s laws and you will live longer” (Proverbs 19:16 GNT).

“Those who obey him have all they need . . . Those who obey the Lord lack nothing good” (Psalm 34:9-10 GNT).

That’s an incredible list of promises. If you follow God’s directions, you’ll be blessed, saved, watched over, taken care of, given what you ask for, and happy; you’ll live longer and lack nothing good.

Obedience is the premise behind all of the promises. God gives you his promises by grace. But you get to enjoy his promises when you follow his instructions.

Sometimes you understand God’s instructions. But sometimes you don’t. And you need to obey whether or not you understand.

Some of God’s commands might sound confusing. Some may seem unfair. For example, the Bible says to take the first 10 percent of your income and give it back to him. It says that when people do evil to you, you are to do good back to them. These things don’t always make sense from a human standpoint. But the things that don’t make sense to us are the things God asks us to do by faith. He wants us to trust him and obey anyway.

I want you to enjoy all of God’s promises. Obedience is the key that unlocks them. Choose to follow his directions today in faith. He promises to reward you for your obedience.”

#deuteronomy 5:33 #proverbs 16:20 #psalm 7:10 #psalm 33:18 #psalm 37:18 #1 john 3:22 #proverbs 28:14 #proverbs 19:16 #psalm 34:9-10 #bible #christian blog #god #belief in god #faith in god #jesus #belief in jesus #faith in jesus #christian quotes #christianblog #christian life #christians #christianity #biblequotes #bibletranslations #encouragement #rick warren #pastor rick's daily hope #bible verses #bible truths #obedience

[northwoodsfan]

Grace Nugget for 9.6.22

Grace Nugget for 9.6.22

Grace Nuggets: Simple reminders of God’s great love for you.

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#Built with Grace #changed lives #Christianity #forgiveness #God #God&039;s love #grace #Grace Nuggets #guilt #healing #Holy Bible #Holy Spirit #Jesus #Jesus Christ #mercy #prayer #Proverbs 28:14 #Restoration #shame

[servingthelordwithteeky]

#proverbs 17:28 #exodus 14:14 #james 1:19 #proverbs 29:11 #teeky #artwork #jesus #christian art #jesus is lord #christianity #art #yahweh #most high god #lord jesus christ #christian motivation #christian #artists on tumblr

[truthseeker-blogger]

Sunday Service Live at Awakening Church | JESUS: Prince of Peace-Guardin...

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#03/24/2024 #Awakening Church #Philippians 4:4-9 #Luke 19:44 #Exodus 14:14 #Philippians 4:8 #Psalm 28:7 #Proverbs 23:7

[graceandpeacejoanne]

Isaiah 8: Sanctuary Versus Snare

Jerusalem. The city that should be the safest sanctuary will instead become the snare. How? All a matter of perspective. #GentleWaterorGreatRiver #SanctuaryorSnare #LightorDarkness

Then Isaiah and the prophetess, his wife, had a son and God delivered more details about what was to come. And I went to the prophetess, and she conceived and bore a son. Then the Lord said to me, “Name him Maher-shalal-hash-baz, or before the child knows how to call ‘My father’ or ‘My mother,’ the wealth of Damascus and the spoil of Samaria will be carried away by the king of Assyria.”Isaiah…

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#1 peter 3:13-17 #christophany #gentle water or great river #immanuel #Isaiah 8:4 #Isaiah 8:9-18 #light or darkness #propverbs 14:27 #propverbs 1:7 #Proverbs 15:33 #proverbs 19:23 #proverbs 1:28-30 #Proverbs 9:10 #sanctuary or snare #shiloah #theophany

[dcrobertsson]

Narcissist Traits and Tactics - They Are Deceivers (and Liars)

Narcissist Traits and Tactics – They Are Deceivers (and Liars)

. Therefore, hear the word of the Lord, O scoffers, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem, Because you have said, “We have made a covenant with death, And with Sheol we have made a pact. The overwhelming scourge will not reach us when it passes by, For we have made falsehood our refuge and we have concealed ourselves with deception.”    Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold, I am…

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#Isaiah 28:14-15 #Proverbs 21:24

[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

[lovechristianity]

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

Here are some Bible verses that honor Mothers:

1. Proverbs 31:26-27: "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness."

2. Proverbs 31:28: "Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her."

3. Exodus 20:12: "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you."

4. Isaiah 66:13: "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem."

5. 1 Timothy 5:14: "So I would have younger widows marry, bear children, manage their households, and give the adversary no occasion for slander."

These verses highlight the wisdom, honor, comfort, and importance of mothers and their roles in households and society.

#christian #jesus #christian blog #christianity #jesus christ #god #bible #bible verse #love #faith #mother love #mother #mothers day

[koreanstudyjunkie]

MASTERLIST

(Korean-Learning Content)

Here Is A List Of Most Of The Content I Have Made So Far. (you can only add 100 links per post, so I have to make a second part I guess🤡. I'll link to it in this post whenever I finish doing that.)

Note: these are in no particular order. It's kind of all over the place, but it should still help you out😂

Beginner Topics

1. Seasons in Korean

2. Months In Korean

3. Vowels Hangul Short Quiz

4. Beginners Vocab Short Quiz

5. Days Of The Week

6. Tell Date In Korean

7. What's Next After Learning Hangul?

Korean Grammar

아니요 vs 아니에요 vs 아니라

는데, 은데, 인데 Lesson | All Usages

Masterlist Of Beginner Korean Grammar

좋다 vs 좋아하다

기 때문에 & 아/어/해서 & (으)니까

-안 vs -지 않다

How To Say "IF" In Korean

How To Ask Questions In Korean

(으)러 가다, (으)려고 하다, 기로 하다 Lesson

(으)ㄴ지 Lesson

Korean Dialogues & Conversations

1. Mini-Korean Conversation | Topic : Coffee | #1

2. Intermediate Korean Convo | Topic : Amusement Park | #2

3. Korean Conversation - Grammar-Focused | Topic : Haircut | #3

4. Low-Intermediate Korean Convo | Topic : Meeting For The First Time | #4

5. Grammar-Focused (ㄹ때, 지 말라고, & 어/아야 겠다) | Topic: Kids On Their Phones | #5

6. Beginner Korean Conversation + Lots Of Beginner Grammar Covered | Topic : Deciding Where To Eat | #6

7. Beginner Korean Conversation | Topic : Drawing

8. Korean Convo | Topic : Karaoke | #8

9. Intermediate Korean Dialogue | Topic : School-Related | #9

10. Beginner Korean Dialogue | Topic: Birthday presents

11. Short Beginner Dialogue | Topic : meet up

12. Beginner Korean Conversation | Topic : Taking Pictures

13. Intermediate Korean Dialogue | Topic : The Best Way to Make Ramen

14. On The Phone With My Girlfriend

15. Sending A Text To The Wrong Person

Reading Practices & Stories

Reading Comprehension Test | Topic: small talk

Story About Friend Moving Away

Listening Practice

Beginner Listening Practice #1

Korean Listening Practice #2

Korean Listening Practice #3

Vocabulary Lists

1. Jobs & Occupations List In Korean

2. School Vocabulary

3. Korean Homonyms | Part 1

4. Night-Themed Vocabulary List

5. Korean Homonyms | Part 2

6. Word Of The Day ~ 거북이

7. Mini-Vocabulary List - Weather

8. Common Korean Verbs > Short Video

9. Mini-Vocabulary List - Nature

10. Language Learning Vocabulary

11. Korean Homonyms | Part 3

12. Word Of The Day ~ 불

13. Word Of The Day ~ 약간

14. Health & Medical Terms

15. List Of Adverbs

House Vocabulary

16. Commonly Confused Korean Words 1

17. Commonly Confused Korean Words 2

18. Commonly Confused Korean Words 3

19. Korean Fruit Names

20. Korean Homonyms

21. Flower Vocabulary Words

22. Korean Love Words | words & phrases w/ 사랑

23. 지금 vs 이제

24. 알아듣다 vs 이해하다

25. Korean Synonyms

26. Korean Filler Words

27. Korean & Japanese Words

28. Korean & Japanese Words (part 2)

29. Hair Vocabulary

30. Shapes In Korean

31. Korean ROOT Words

Korean Numbers

1. How To Count From 1 to 1000 using Sino-Korean Numbers

2. The Difference Between Sino & Native Korean Numbers

3. Korean Numbers Quiz > 1 to 100

4. Korean Numbers Quiz > 100 to 1000

Idioms & Phrases

1. Korean Proverbs

2. 김새다 = Ruin The Fun | Idiomatic Expression #1

3. 어쩔 수 없다 = It Can't Be Helped | #2

4. How To Say Ignorance Is Bliss | #3

5. 쓸모가 없다 = It's Useless | #4

6. 기가 막히다 ~ "to be at a loss for words" | #5

7. 기가 죽다 ~ lose confidence/less energy and feel depressed | #6

8. How To Say I Don't Care | #7

9. 말도 안돼요

10. Motivational Korean Quotes

11. Idioms That Are Too Relatable

12. Korean Break-Up Lines & Quotes

13. Funny Korean Expressions

14. Non-Basic Korean Phrases

Tongue Twisters

1. Mokdong Royal | Short Tongue Twister | #1

2. 경찰청 ~ Police Headquarters | #2

3. Longest Korean Tongue Twister + Breakdown | #3

4. 3 Short & Fun Korean Tongue Twisters

5. Short Korean Tongue Twister: Moon

6. Giraffe Tongue Twister

Korean Culture

1. List Of Korean Holidays

2. Difference Between North & South Korea

3. Tropes Seen In Kdramas

Interesting Random Topics

1. 3 Ways To Say 'Heart' In Korean

2. Korean Text Slang

3. Korean Combination Words

4. Korean Study Materials

#한국어 #korean langblr #korean language #korean lesson #study korean #koreanmasterlist #masterlist #한국어 공부 #learning korean

[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

#righteousness #wisdom #self-control #life #guidance #discretion #Proverbs 15 #Book of Proverbs #Old Testament #HNV #Hebrew Names Version bible

[walkswithmyfather]

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” —1 Thessalonians 5:16

“In all circumstances part 1: trust in God's character” By Antique Candle Co.:

“Why is it that we most often seek the Lord during the valleys of life? We know from His Word that He wants us to seek Him in every season. During the peaks, with moments of great joy and celebration; during the valleys, in times of worry and uncertainty. Not only does He desire His children to seek Him out, but He calls us to be faithful in all circumstances.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding...” —Proverbs 3:5

Trusting in the Lord's character allows us to find hope in every situation. It's not just about trusting God to get us through the difficult moments, but fully trusting in who He is, which extends to every moment of life.

So what is God's character? Many things. God cannot be compared to anything else in all creation. He created all things. Therefore, there are some attributes of Christ we can and cannot understand. We can't understand being 'unchanging' or 'all-knowing' ourselves because, as we are finite beings, we are neither. However, His Word tells us these truths about Him so that we may trust the characteristics that are unique to God alone. We can see and acknowledge the truth of His character in the Word and in our own lives.

GOD IS UNCHANGING:

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” —Hebrews 13:8

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” —James 1:17

GOD IS FAITHFUL:

“...if we are faithless, he remains faithful—for he cannot deny himself.” —2 Timothy 2:13

“The Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever and his faithfulness to all generations.” —Psalm 100:5

GOD IS ALL-KNOWING:

“He who planted the ear, does he not hear? He who formed the eye, does he not see? He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke? He who teaches man knowledge—the Lord—knows the thoughts of man, that they are but a breath.” —Psalm 94:9

GOD IS SOVEREIGN:

“For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.” —Romans 11:36

“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight.” —Ephesians 1:7-8

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” —Romans 8:28

“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” —Matthew 24:14

Place your trust in a God who is unchanging, faithful, all-knowing, sovereign, and so much more. In all circumstances, His character is something that will never fail.”

[Read the whole of this encouraging Blog post here.]

#1 thessalonians 5:16 #proverbs 3:5 #hebrews 13:8 #james 1:17 #2 timothy 2:13 #psalm 100:5 #psalm 94:9 #romans 11:36 #ephesians 1:7-8 #romans 8:28 #matthew 24:14 #character of god #trust god #trusting god #christian blog #god #belief in god #faith in god #christianity #christian inspiration #jesus #belief in jesus #faith in jesus #faithfulness of god #christian devotionals #bible truths #bible study #christian encouragement #christian faith #bible

[slowlivinggirlie]

I’m replacing the “Hot girl” verbiage with “Christian girl” also I’ll be using the hashtag #cgf2023

A Christian girl is humble, self-disciplined, grateful, kind, trusting (in the Lord), prayerful, positive, and hardworking.

Humble 🍁

For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11

Give thanks to God everyday

Do not take credit for Gods work. Is your diet working well? Thank God. Are you excelling in work? Thank God. Yes we have free will and can make choices, but everything else is God!

Self disciplined 🍁

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. Proverbs 25:28

Examples are…

Health

Exercising once a day

Eating protein, a complex carb, fat, and veggies at every meal.

Eating within your calories

No alcohol, cigarettes, vape, weed, or other drugs.

Skin care regiment

Stretching nightly

Flossing after brushing

Limit screen time (recreational) to after 7 PM

Wealth

No buy weeks

Stick to a budget

Wait 2 weeks before buying

Cook at home

Work/school

Do the hardest thing first in the morning.

Study each day for an hour

No procrastination! It’ll just make you feel worse.

Keep your environment clean

Gratitude 🍁

For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected when received with thanksgiving, for it is made holy by the invocation of God in prayer.

List 3 things you are grateful for each day

Romanticize your life

Less multitasking

Kindness 🍁

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you.” ephesians 4:32

Volunteer once this month

Help your family out

Keep your eyes out for opportunities 👀

Carry water in your car for those who might need it.

Trust 🍁

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight. Proverbs 3: 4-5

Remember everything is for your good

Look for the silver lining

Do not worry

Prayer 🍁

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:16

12 minutes of focus prayer a day (it can change your brain!)

Bible study either nightly or in the morning to start your day.

Pray! Pray! Pray!

#christian girl #jesus christ #christian blog #catholic #cgf2023

[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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August 28, 2023 - Exhortation

The Bible counsels us to be very careful and guard our thoughts as well as what we ponder within our heart because that will set the cadence of our life. "Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life. " - Proverbs 4:23

Christ Jesus, in His gracious message on the mountain, informs us that it is the pure in heart that see God. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." - Matthew 5:8

The writer of the book of Hebrews again admonishes us to actively seek, and powerfully pursue, purity and holiness, if we are going to see and behold the Lord. "Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord." " - Hebrews 12:14

The Believer is already sanctified. "By God's will we have been sanctified once and for all through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus, the Messiah." -- Hebrews 10:10

We maintain our holiness through affirming and meditating our oneness with Christ Jesus throughout the day. Christ is holy -- we are "in Him " so we are holy. The Believer is not trying to get holy -- he is holy in Christ. When we sin, we repent into the heavenly, holy example -- never losing our right standing with God -- continuing to advance God's Kingdom through our Christ calling. Peace is a fruit of our oneness with Christ.

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

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