Being Careful & Active - Affective

"Be alert and of sober mind."

Do You Have the Wisdom to See the End of Your Path? - Tim Conway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6cxNJ3GnAg
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As long as Uzziah sought The LORD,
God gave him success. ...

But after Uzziah became powerful,
his pride led to his downfall.
2 Chronicles 26:5b,16a


Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?
Proverbs 6:27

We are all sinners; and Christ came into the world to save sinners, to teach sinners, to call sinners to repentance.

The paralyzed man who got up, walked, and carried his bed is a type of the believer who has mastery over sin! What an expression of Christ's power he was. What hope he must have given to all who were helpless and in need.

Isn't this what God is after today? Is he not seeking overcomers who will set an example for the world, showing an evil generation how Christ completely delivers from sin's dominion?

Sinners should see believers who live above the lusts and pleasures of this world. Men who love their wives and are faithful; wives who do not cheat and are good mothers and keepers at home; young people who practice purity and separation from all that defiles.

http://www.worldchallenge.org/en/node/12964
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Verses of the day:

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
and all are justified freely by His grace through
the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:23-24

The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Proverbs 9:1

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?"
John 11:25-26

John Piper: Perseverance and security of a believer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolXZMOh50I

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2 Corinthians:
5:17
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
5:21
For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;
that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.

WATCH & PRAY - ENDURE TEMPTATION

Matthew 6:13
Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Luke 11:4
Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one

Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, that you don't enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Mark 14:38
Watch and pray, that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Luke 22:40
When He arrived at the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Luke 22:45-46
When He rose from prayer, He came to the disciples and found them sleeping from sorrow,
and said to them, "Why do you sleep? Rise and pray that you may not enter into temptation."


James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved,
he will receive the crown of life,
which The Lord promised to those who love Him.

Jesus is praying for us!
Luke 22:31-32
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;
but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”


Hebrews 4:14-16
Hebrews 7:24-25

Is JESUS praying for you? Go to Him!

i pray you will find life and freedom, God help us, and He has, and He will :)

you!

Don Francisco - Everybody Else But Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfuZkzCabCY


Matthew 7:12-14
In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you,
for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.

For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it.


Colossians 3:13
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another.
Forgive as The Lord forgave you.

called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing

For,
“THE ONE WHO DESIRES LIFE, TO LOVE AND SEE GOOD DAYS,
MUST KEEP HIS TONGUE FROM EVIL AND HIS LIPS FROM SPEAKING DECEIT.

“HE MUST TURN AWAY FROM EVIL AND DO GOOD;
HE MUST SEEK PEACE AND PURSUE IT.

“FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS,
AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER,
BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.”

-1 Peter 3:10-12

Love your enemies, bless them that curse you

Matthew 5:44-48
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for He maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Romans 12:17-21
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith The Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

Luke 21:34

King James Bible:
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares.

Bible in Basic English:
But give attention to yourselves, for fear that your hearts become over-full of the pleasures of food and wine, and the cares of this life, and that day may come on you suddenly, and take you as in a net

Young's Literal Translation:
And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you,

Verses of the day

Psalm 119
2
Blessed are they who keep His statutes and seek Him with all their heart.
18
Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.


Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep His laws; because this is right for every man. God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil.

The Commandments of Jesus - Words of life

1. Love others as Christ loved us. (John 13:34-35)
2. Do unto others as we would have them do unto us. (Matthew 7:12)
3. Love God with all our heart and our neighbor as ourselves. (Matthew 22:37-40)
4. Forgive others without condition or limitation. (Matthew 6:14-15) (Matthew 18:21-35)
5. Do not call your fellow man "worthless". Value every living person. (Matthew 5:22)
6. Feed the hungry. (Matthew 25:35) (Matthew 25:31-46)
7. Give drink to the thirsty. (Matthew 25:35) (Matthew 25:31-46)
8. Clothe the naked. (Matthew 25:36) (Matthew 25:31-46)
9. Visit those in prison. (Matthew 25:36) (Matthew 25:31-46)
10. Visit the sick. (Matthew 25:36) (Matthew 25:31-46)

11. Invite the poor to your feasts, not the rich. (Luke 14:13-14)
12. Live free from greed and do not worship money. (Matthew 6:24-26)
13. Do not store wealth up for yourself. (Matthew 6:19-21)
14. Invest in heaven by giving, do not hoard things on the earth. (Luke 12:16-21)
15. Loyalty and communion with God is better than great wealth. (Matthew 6:33-34)
16. If someone asks you to walk a mile, walk two. Be diligent. (Matthew 5:41)
17. Believe that the power of God can change anyone, no matter what they may have done in the past. Believe in God's forgiveness. (Luke 6:37) (Matthew 7:1)
18. Do not seek positions of power over others. Rather seek opportunities for service to others. (John 13:3-17) (Matthew 20:25-28) (Luke 22:25-27)

19. Walk humbly. Do not exalt yourself. (Matthew 23:12) (Luke 14:11) (Luke 18:14)
20. Revere and love children. (Matthew 18:3-6)
21. Acknowledge and confess Jesus before others. (Matthew 10:32)
22. Love your enemies. (Matthew 5:44-48) (Luke 6:27)
23. Bless those who curse you. (Luke 6:28)
24. Pray for those who spitefully use you and take advantage of you. (Luke 6:28)
25. When someone attacks you, do not return their aggression. Respond with good
for evil and kindness for hatred. Offer them forgiveness in response to their bitterness. (Luke 6:29-31)

26. When you give, keep it a secret. Don't glorify yourself. (Matthew 6:2-4)
27. When you fast, keep it a secret. Don't glorify yourself. (Matthew 6:16-18)
28. When you pray, keep it a secret. Don't glorify yourself. (Matthew 6:5-8)
29. Dont do things to be seen of men. (Matthew 6:1)
30. Be meek. Be gentle. (Matthew 5:5)
31. Do not seek the flattery of men. Do not seek praise from men. (Matthew 5:11-12) (Luke 6:26)

Will you perish?

Luke 13:5
"I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."

perish:
to become destroyed or ruined : cease to exist
deteriorate, spoil
to cause to die : destroy
weaken, benumb

Psalm 73:26-28
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish;
You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.
But it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,
That I may declare all Your works.

Your Life, Witness, and Testimony

Your Life, Witness, and Testimony - Tim Conway
What do people see when they watch you go through life? Are you conducting yourself in a way that will honor and gloryfing Christ as the treasure He is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHxRaMSuZM4

Verses of the day

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2

Verses of the day

Ephesians 4:23-24
And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
31
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
32
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 5:1,2..
Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;
And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.
But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you

Proverbs 21:3
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy

Matthew 5:48
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

Leviticus 11:44
For I am the LORD your God: ye shall therefore sanctify yourselves, and ye shall be holy; for I am holy: neither shall ye defile yourselves with any manner of creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

1 Peter 1:13-16
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy.

the only safe way to travel... with the LORD

Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
-Jeremiah 17:7

Maintain Your Life with God

Jude 1: 20-21

But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Glory to God

24-25
Now to Him who is able to keep you
from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen.

“As you sow, so shall you reap” -Jesus?

Meaning
Your deeds, good or bad, will repay you in kind.
Origin
From the Bible, Galatians VI

used this pic in a post, thought it was nice and biblical
but after posting started thinking, wait a minute is it right?
did Jesus say that?

Galatians 6:7-8
Be not deceived; God is not mocked:
for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption;
but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

Matthew 7
12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men
should do to you, do ye even so to them:
for this is the law and the prophets.

17-20
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit;
but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit,
neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down,
and cast into the fire.
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.

Verse of the day

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14


from wiktionary
Verb
to yoke together
1. to unite, or join, or combine

this is true of course and for our good, i have learn it the hard way, too many times.

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