#Philippians 3:9

[bojackson54]

Why Legalism is Bad: The First Part of Self-righteousness is Still SELF

For many people, religion is mainly a form of legalism that embraces holiness and righteousness, but that is the opposite of Christianity. Rather than spiritual transformation, many religions emphasize following a set of laws or rules to achieve perfection. Unfortunately, such religions are usually reduced to bunch of do’s and don’ts, the kind of oversight that kills rather than quickens the…

[walkswithmyfather]

“Hidden but Not Hidden” By Bible Love Notes:

“Psalm 119:11 says: “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

In this verse, hidden doesn't mean concealing God's Word. It means storing it up and treasuring it in our hearts.

If you read all 176 verses of Psalm 119, you'll discover many ways that the psalmist hid God's Word in his heart. For example:

Psalm 119:9-16: “How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 10 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. 11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. 12 Praise be to you, LORD; teach me your decrees. 13 With my lips I recount all the laws that come from your mouth. 14 I rejoice in following your statutes as one rejoices in great riches. 15 I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. 16 I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word.”

In these verses, the psalmist hides God's Word by:

1. Obeying it – verse 9. “But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.” —James 1:22‭-‬25 (NLT)

2. Seeking God in it – verse 10. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” —Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)

3. Studying it with the Spirit's help – verse 12. “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.” —John 14:26 (NKJV)

4. Reciting it – verse 13. “Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.” —Colossians 3:16 (NLT)

5. Enjoying it – verse 14. “The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.” —Psalm 19:8 (NLT)

6. Meditating on it – verse 15. “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” —Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)

7. Spending time regularly in it – verse 16. “—”Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skillfully teaching the word of truth.” —2 Timothy 2:15 (AMP)

Are you “hiding” God's Word in your heart?”

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[graceandpeacejoanne]

1 John Bonus: What is Love? (Part 2 of 3)

Probably the best-known passage on love in the Greek scriptures is found Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, 1 Corinthians 13. #WhatisLove #Agape #1Corinthians13

Expositors will often speak of heavenly love as agape, and probably the best-known passage on love in the Greek scriptures is found Paul’s first letter to the church in Corinth, 1 Corinthians 13. 1 Corinthians 13 In this chapter, Paul describes the nature of agape as patient, kind, humble, cooperative, even-tempered, generous-hearted in a way that conveys trust and loyalty, ever…

[s-o-a-p-ing]

PHILIPPIANS S.O.A.P. ~ CHAPTER 1

Friday, 2/21/25

SCRIPTURE:

I thank my God every time I mention you in my prayers.  I’m thankful for all of you every time I pray, and it’s always a prayer full of joy. ~ Philippians 1:3-4

OBSERVATION:

Kind of funny how this spoke to me in reverse order...

"...a prayer full of joy..."

"...every time I pray..."

"...I'm thankful..."

"...for all of you..."

"...every time I mention you in my prayers..."

"...I thank my God..."

Doesn't change the meaning (does it?)

APPLICATION:

Pray

...joyfully

...thankfully...

...every time..

PRAYER: Verses 9-11 - "personalized"

Loving Father God; May my love become even more and more rich with knowledge and all kinds of insight.  May I be able to decide what really matters and so that I will be sincere and blameless on the day of Christ.  May I be filled with the fruit of righteousness, which comes from Jesus Christ, in order to give You glory and praise. In Name of Jesus... 

May the grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (v 2)

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[iamentertainmentclub-blog]

Proverbs Daily Reflection – January 7, 2025

Good morning, God bless you! Proverbs 7:3 "Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart." #josephmekaelpageministries

Proverbs 7:3 Reflection “Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.” This verse reminds us to keep the Word of God as the most important foundation in our lives. Just as Jesus instructed the rich young ruler, “If you want to enter life, keep the commandments” (Matthew 19:17), we are called to actively integrate God’s Word into our thoughts, actions, and daily routines.…

[kmac4him1st]

Regifted

[mindfulldsliving]

Trusting the Lord in Times of Suffering: An Expository Study of Alma 14

In our journey of faith, suffering can often feel insurmountable. It's in these moments that we must remember Christ's example and His ultimate sacrifice.

Alma the Younger and Amulek are led away from the fire that has consumed the believers in Ammonihah. Suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience, especially for believers striving to walk the path of righteousness. In Alma 14, we find a profound example of enduring faith amidst unimaginable trials. Alma and Amulek faced severe persecution and witnessed the martyrdom of the faithful,…

[walkswithmyfather]

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV). “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 paths straight.”

Philippians 1:9-10 (NIV) “And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.”

A prayer of the day to bless you.

[touchofgoddotworld]

Looking at the End Times (Part 6) (207) - August 19 2023

Play on other Podcast Apps Everyday God’s mercy is made new. During these end times that are so filled with distractions, let us focus on God more than ever! We do not want to miss instructions during this time. Mostly, we do not want to miss Jesus. Stay alert and sober minded. Focus on life in Christ. Pastor Catrice continues the series this week. This program covers the following Scriptures…

[annasanthology]

20 reasons to read your Bible:

To grow in Christ (2 Peter 3:18)

To learn wisdom (Proverbs 4:5)

To be equipped (2 Timothy 3:17)

To teach others (Colossians 3:16)

To know God's will (Romans 12:2)

To find comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3)

To give praise to God (Psalm 56:4)

To hope in His promises (Titus 1:2)

To walk in His ways (Psalm 119:105)

To be sanctified in truth (John 17:17)

To turn away from sin (Psalm 119:11)

To love all the more (Philippians 1:9)

To receive instruction (Romans 15:4)

To listen to correction (2 Timothy 4:2)

To pray more effectively (Matthew 6:9)

To remember the gospel (2 Timothy 2:8)

To remain disciplined (1 Corinthians 9:27)

To look forward to heaven (Colossians 3:1)

To have the mind of Christ (Philippians 2:5)

To keep your eyes upon Jesus (Hebrews 12:2)

[bojackson54]

What Has True Importance? The Important Man Who Discovered Something MORE Important

The Super Bowl is this week, and I’ve been hearing about its importance. An estimated $1.3 BILLION was legally wagered on this year’s game (Americans expected to legally bet $1.39 bln on Super Bowl, AGA says | Reuters ), which doesn’t count your office or neighborhood pool. If that’s not enough, people always talk about the Super Bowl’s place in “history”. Fans are spending huge money to get…

[padderley14]

Listen, I Stand at the Door and Knock

Several years ago, I read a short pamphlet that compared our hearts and minds to a house with many doors. Jesus says “I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20MEV). How many doors to our hearts and minds do we let Jesus have access to? Do we even let Him in the front door? Let Him In When we…

[blushcoloreddreams]

9 ways to love

Listen without interrupting - Proverbs 18:13

Speak without accusing - James 1:19

Give without sparing - Proverbs 21:26

Pray without ceasing - Colossians 1:9

Answer without arguing - Proverbs 17:01

Promise without forgetting - proverbs 13:12

Enjoy without complaining - Philippians 2:14

Trust without wavering - Corinthians 13:7

Forgive without punishing - Colossians 3:13

[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

[solidrockistand]

Prayer

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds and to him who knocks the door will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8 NIV

At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night and God said, "Ask what I shall give to you." 1st Kings 3:5 ESV

He said, "listen to my words. When a prophet of the Lord is among you, I reveal myself to him in visions. I speak to him in dreams." Number 12:6 NIV

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets. Hebrews 1:1 ESV

We know God spoke to Moses, but as for this man, we don't know anything about him. John 9:29 NLT

Well, God doesn't listen to sinners, but he is ready to hear those who worship him and do his will. John 9:31 NLT

The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, to CUT OFF the memory of them from the earth. Psalms 34:15-16 NIV

But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love. Psalms 33:18 NIV

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their PRAYER, but the face of the Lord is AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL. 1st Peter 3:12 NIV

Go and gather the elders of Israel together and say to them, 'The Lord the God of your fathers the God of Abraham of Isaac and of Jacob has appeared to me, saying, "I have observed you and what has been done to you in Egypt, and I promise that I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to the land of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, a land flowing with milk and honey. Exodus 3:16-17 ESV.

Then the Lord said to Moses, "Summon before me seventy of the leaders of Israel. Bring them to the tabernacle to stand there with you. Numbers 11:14 NLT

And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, IF YOU HAVE FAITH. Matthew 21:22 ESV

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, because the work of the Son brings glory to the Father. Yes, ask anything in my name, and I will do it? John 14:13-14 NLT

And receive from him anything we ask, BECAUSE WE OBEY HIS COMMANDS AND DO WHAT PLEASES HIM. 1st John 3:22 NIV

Equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Hebrews 13:21 ESV

For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13 NIV

Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple of the Lord. Ezra 1:5 NLT

and this is the confidence that we have toward him, that IF WE ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, He hears us. and if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the request that we have asked of him. 1st John5:14-15 ESV

In Him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12 NIV

For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. Romans 10:5 ESV

[influencingforjohn]

Bible verses for protection

1. "The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." (Psalm 121:7-8)

2. "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." (Psalm 32:7)

3. "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)

4. "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." (Proverbs 18:10)

5. "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be frightened, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10)

6. "You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday." (Psalm 91:5-6)

7. "The Lord will protect you from all evil; he will keep your soul safe." (Psalm 121:7)

8. "Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken." (Psalm 55:22)

9. "The Lord is my rock, my refuge and my savior—my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge." (Psalm 18:2)

10. "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:7)

Remember, God's protection is not limited to these verses, and His love and care for you are infinite. May these scriptures bring you comfort and peace!