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God Understands: Hebrews 4:15
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.” – Hebrews 4:15 NIV Thanks be to Christ for the love he has shown us by facing against sin and
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Christians aren’t Quitters: Hebrews 10:39 and Philippians 1:3-6
“But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.” – Hebrews 10:39 NIV A mark of those who are destined for destruction is their lack of follow through. They may start a thing or even lots of things, but when the challenge
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God’s Word Lacks Nothing: Proverbs 30:5-6
““Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.” – Proverbs 30:5-6 NIV Adding to God’s word would be like adding your own strokes to Van Gogh’s Starry Night or Edvard
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Hasty Speaker with Little Hope: Proverbs 29:20 and James 1:19
“Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for them.” – Proverbs 29:20 NIV This person that speaks in haste has the latch ready to open at any moment when it seems the time may be right to say something. They are focused far more on the
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A Ruler’s Example: Proverbs 29:12, Proverbs 16:12-13, and 1 Timothy 3:1-13
“If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.” – Proverbs 29:12 NIV The rulers set the example for the people under their care. They lead in being an example to following morals for their people. We can see this from how often Proverbs demonstrates leaders should be moral leaders. An example is
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Our Deceitful Hearts: Proverbs 28:26, Jeremiah 17:9, and Romans 8:5
“Those who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.” – Proverbs 28:26 NIV We humans are horrible judges as to what is good for us and others and/or ourselves and what is not. Apart from God, our hearts are deceitfully and desperately wicked and cannot be trusted. Check
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Quarreling vs. Debating: Proverbs 17:19
“Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.” – Proverbs 17:19 NIV Quarreling is not the same as debating. Debating is an exchange of ideas in a mutual quest for understanding. It’s a common goal for the benefit of all parties. The difference is that with quarreling, or strife as
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True Friends: Proverbs 14:20
“The poor are shunned even by their neighbors, but the rich have many friends.” – Proverbs 14:20 NIV The meaning of friends here is very important. A lot of people think that if they are wealthy, or skillful, good looking or whatever that they’ll get friends. That is a common misconception. Let me explain. What
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