#Proverbs 27:25

[biblequotesdaily]

It is not good to eat much honey, or to seek honour on top of honour.

Proverbs 25:27

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

Eyes Forward

25 Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead.

26 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure.

27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. — Proverbs 4:25-27 | Majority Standard Bible (MSB) The Majority Standard Bible is in the public domain. Cross References: Deuteronomy 5:32; Deuteronomy 28:14; Psalm 119:5; Proverbs 1:15; Proverbs 4:24; Proverbs 5:6; Proverbs 5:21; Isaiah 1:16; Hebrews 12:13

[blushcoloreddreams]

The routine of a virtuous woman to inspire your own

She wakes up earlier than all others at home - (Proverbs 31:15)

Dedicates her first moments in the morning to God (Proverbs 31:30)

Prepares the family meal with calm and organize her daily tasks (Proverbs 31:15)

Takes care of her appearance - not be complimented by people outside, but by her own family (Proverbs 31:25)

Takes care of her family needs and do the daily maintenance of her home (Proverbs 31:27)

Works with effort and dedication. Wherever she goes she’s a testimony of her family’s good reputation (Proverbs 31:13)

Tries to be creative and bring new investments and opportunities to her family (Proverbs 31:16)

Even at night she’ll save some energy and liveliness to use with her husband (Proverbs 31:18)

[theprayerfulword]

March 03

Psalm 37:3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Isaiah 55:6-7 Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.

Joshua 1:9 Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

James 1:25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.

Proverbs 28:10 Those who lead good people along an evil path will fall into their own trap, but the honest will inherit good things.

May you be willing to dedicate to the Lord those “fields” of your life from which crops spring and are harvested, the works of your hands and fruit of your tongue, so that rather than enriching your reputation and standing, they may bring forth good works towards men and praise unto God. Leviticus 27

May you be devoted to God, set aside for His purpose, sanctified for His use, knowing that all rights to your personal preferences and opinions are given up and His is not only your Master, but your Lord, and your God; His will is for you to be holy, even as He is holy, which is why you must decrease by denying yourself so He can increase as you walk after the Spirit and not after the flesh, choosing the death of the carnal nature and the destruction of the fleshly desires which war against the spirit. Leviticus 27

May you take stock of where you are, considering from whence you came, enumerating God's blessings upon your soul and rehearsing His victories in your life that His praise may be in your mouth and your faith may increase for today's battles. Numbers 1

May you testify to His glory by the increase of He has made in your heart and His provision each day in your life. Numbers 1

May you trust the Lord and obey the leading of the Spirit, believing that He has made the provision you need, so that when anyone confronts you, He will give you the words that are needed. Mark 11

May you rejoice over the quiet entrance of the Servant-King into your life, and proclaim your allegiance and loyalty to Him by following the example He has set. Mark 11

May you rejoice in the truth of God's word and the certainty of His promises, asking Him for understanding that you may recognize His work as it happens, for His reality will differ from the traditions of men. Mark 11

Trust Me, little one, knowing that you are safe, and pour out your heart to Me. You will not anger Me nor cause Me concern with questions I have not considered or problems for which I have no answer. I am your refuge, your shelter, your place of comfort in distress. You are always on My mind and constantly in My thoughts, which are toward you, to give you hope and a future, to prosper you with riches that cannot be stolen and will never lose their value, but will go with you into eternity and reflect the love that I have for you, complementing the beauty I see in you. Though you feel that you are lying in the dust, now, and have been left at the trash heap, I am with you and My Spirit is within you even as My blood flows through you. I, too, was taken out of the city, treated as the lowliest and most worthless, and I have the comfort and the acceptance that the Father gave to Me that I now give to you. You will rise up, for I will lift you and none will hold you back. You will be given a seat of honor as I call you by name and seat you among the nobles and none will prevent you by word or deed. Trust Me, My honored one, with all your heart, acknowledge Me even now, for I am setting your paths straight, instructing you and teaching you in the way for you to go, speaking a word in your ear and surrounding you with My loving kindness. Walk with Me in the path I know so well.

May you stand steadfast in the Lord when He begins to cleanse the temple of your heart, overthrowing what you are accustomed to and driving out what you have made room for, so that His house may be a house of prayer for all nations. Mark 11

May you have faith in God, for if anyone prays and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. Mark 11

May you believe that whatever you ask for in prayer, you have received, for then it shall be yours, for when you stand praying, if you show mercy for others' trespasses against you, then your Father in heaven will show mercy to you and restore you to right standing in His Beloved Son. Mark 11

May you not fear, though the earth give way and mountains fall into the heart of the sea, for God is your refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46

May your fortress be the God of Jacob, the Lord Almighty, for He is with you. Psalm 46

May you be still and know that the Lord is God for He will be exalted among the nations and throughout all the earth. Psalm 46

May you delight in wisdom as a man of understanding does, rather than finding pleasure in evil conduct as a fool does. Proverbs 10:23

[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

[godhasatenderheart]

how do you know for sure you won't end up in hell?

Hello! I saw your other message assuring me not to worry about responding because of the grieving process. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness—it truly means a lot. May God bless your sweet soul. 🩷

It’s comforting to know that, because of God’s promises in the Bible, there’s assurance that we won’t end up in Hell. Many verses speak of salvation and bring peace. Sometimes, due to severe trauma, trusting in that love and safety can be difficult, but it’s a journey to trust in what God has promised.

When doubt about salvation or God’s promises arises, the best remedy is prayer and spending time in the Word. Trusting God fully and consistently is one of the hardest parts of the Christian walk, and it’s a lifelong journey. If doubt about salvation occurs, please know that it’s a normal part of the walk and can be overcome.

This world is filled with evil, and Satan continuously works to shake that faith. We face attacks, criticism, and feelings of shame and unworthiness. Yet, the Bible reveals God’s character, and when we trust in what He has said, there is assurance of salvation.

I’ll share some Scripture that speaks to our salvation under the cut, so as not to flood anyone’s timeline. I hope this can be helpful, beloved!

Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

—Acts 16:30-31 (ESV)

More Scripture of salvation assurance below:

I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.

—1 John 5:13 (ESV)

because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

—Romans 10:9-10 (ESV)

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

—Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

—John 3:16 (ESV)

For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faints within me!

—Job 19:25-27 (ESV)

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

—1 John 1:9 (ESV)

Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.

—Proverbs 28:13 (ESV)

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.

—John 5:24 (ESV)

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.

—John 10:27-28 (ESV)

Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.

—Romans 5:9-10 (ESV)

The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.

—Romans 8:16-17 (ESV)

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.

—Romans 8:28-30 (ESV)

For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

—2 Corinthians 5:21 (ESV)

In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.

—Ephesians 1:13-14 (ESV)

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

—Philippians 1:6 (ESV)

which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me.

—2 Timothy 1:12 (ESV)

But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by his grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

—Titus 3:4-7 (ESV)

Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.

—Hebrews 7:25 (ESV)

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

—1 Peter 1:3-5 (ESV)

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

—1 John 3:1-3 (ESV)

[stvrlightvngel]

What The Bible Says About Mothers ~ 📖

🕊 Honor

She is to be honored. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

🤍 Remembered

She is not forgotten. Isaiah 49:15 Can a woman forget her nursing child, and not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you.

🕊 Comfort

The Lord comforts a mother as she comforts her childred. Isaiah 66:13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.

🤍 Legacy

Her faith leaves a legacy. 2 Timothy 1:5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

🕊 Teacher

She teaches her children diligently. Deuteronomy 6:6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.

🤍 Blessed

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

🕊 Housekeeper

She looks well to the house. Proverbs 31:27 She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

🤍 Strong

She is strong and diligent. Proverbs 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.

[gabebrodudeman]

"we worship God from a place, not for a place" this quote (I heard in a devotional this morning) goes hard because I don't worship God in the hopes I can earn a place in heaven, I worship him because he promised me a seat in heaven.

Romans 3:20 NLT

[20] For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.

Romans 3:23-25 NLT

[23] For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. [24] Yet God, in his grace, freely (Isaiah 55:1)makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins. [25] For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times past,

Over and over God tells us the same thing:

"do not be afraid," and "have faith."

Too often in this beautiful weird little app I see too many people getting caught up in the wrong and irrelevant details (Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 11:15).

Luke 10:25-37 NLT

[25] One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” [26] Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” [27] The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself(Proverbs 19:8).’” [28] “Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!” [29] The man wanted to justify his actions (Genesis 4:9), so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” [30] Jesus replied with a story: “A Jewish man was traveling from Jerusalem down to Jericho, and he was attacked by bandits. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him up, and left him half dead beside the road. [31] “By chance a priest came along. But when he saw the man lying there, he crossed to the other side of the road and passed him by. [32] A Temple assistant walked over and looked at him lying there, but he also passed by on the other side. [33] “Then a despised Samaritan came along, and when he saw the man, he felt compassion for him. [34] Going over to him, the Samaritan soothed his wounds with olive oil and wine and bandaged them. Then he put the man on his own donkey and took him to an inn, where he took care of him. [35] The next day he handed the innkeeper two silver coins, telling him, ‘Take care of this man. If his bill runs higher than this, I’ll pay you the next time I’m here.’ [36] “Now which of these three would you say was a neighbor to the man who was attacked by bandits?” Jesus asked. [37] The man replied, “The one who showed him mercy.” Then Jesus said, “Yes, now go and do the same.”

This. This right here is why Jesus hated the Pharisees so much. Because they couldn't understand this, this important but basic commandment. Compassion (Luke 11:46).

Let me put it this way, a person shouldn't be telling you what you should be doing, but instead Jesus should be speaking to you through that person (Matthew 12:33), this is why Proverbs encourages advice and council but in the same breathe God warns you to be careful of who you take that advice from because people are human and only those who have Christ in them are to be trusted.

[spideez]

When you’re Cheated on in a relationship

The one who is cheated on has two options: stay AND forgive or leave AND forgive. forgiveness is mandatory. “Forgive as God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32)

But don’t worry, Justice WILL come for all parties (the husband, the wife, the side dude/chick. (Proverbs 6:26-35, 7:5. Read proverbs 5-7. Focuses solely on cheating and marriage. Good stuff, really.)

also, watch “amazing Love.” The acting’s okay, but the lesson is that we are just like Hosea’s unfaithful wife. We’re the unfaithful wife to God. But God will ALWAYS take us back, regardless of the r@pe, murder, cheating, lies, denies of Him, etc. if we repent.

Also, I have to inform you that you CANT divorce UNLESS you get cheated on, and you CANT get remarried after divorcing someone unless your divorced spouse dies. So make it count the first time. (Matt 5:28-32, Rom 7:1-3)

freeze all your credit cards and money. Make sure all assets that he or she has access to are revoked.

then, (I don’t mean to force anything on anyone) but ask God to bestow His grace on you to forgive him or her, then ask God to bestow His grace on her to forgive him or herself.

Grieve. Take time to know that you may never get back together again. Distract yourself. Get to know the single you again. Find your strengths, weaknesses, and turn them into strengths. Pray to God to help you heal.

I’m gonna tell you what I tell the others. Hear me out.

ultimately, (I don’t mean to force anything on you,) but ask God to send the right friends in your life and to remove the wrong ones for you. Same goes for your future wife or husband. Just pray, and wait. keep God first, as Billy Graham said.

Look around you. People did things their way and now people commend cheating (emotionally and physically), open relationships, and open marriages.

Unfortunately these people (both non-Christians AND SOME Christians) encourage cheating (both emotional and physical) and open relationships and open marriages (more emotional cheating) are crossing the lines of {Lev 18-20, Ex 20:26, Num 5:18-31, Prov 5–7, Mal 2:13-15, Matt 5:28-32, Matt 7:12-23, Matt 25:11-12, Lk 13:27, Heb 13:4}

The real one that God has for you won’t cheat on you emotionally or physically and won’t want open relationships and open marriages. It’ll be magical—-your wife/husband will only want you and no one else. He/she will only want to be with you and know you while serving God with you. How cool is that?

After all, “The Blessing of the Lord brings wealth. He adds no painful toil to it.” -Prov 10:22

And “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” - prov 18:22

And “Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” -Prov 19:14

(I don’t mean to force anything on you,) but ask God to send the right friends in your life and to remove the wrong ones for you. 

Same goes for your future wife or husband. Just pray, and wait. keep God first, as Billy Graham said.

these men and women are your brothers and sisters.

“That man sitting next to you, that’s your brother. That woman over there, lthat’s your sister.” -Stan Lee

Treat them as such. Besides, some of these people are taken. How would you like it if someone gave your girlfriend/wife or husband/boyfriend a certain look?

My friend, don’t do this. These men and women are just trying to get by. They don’t need anyone looking at them in a certain way. They just want to be loved, Not lusted after. Not looked at and used like a s3x toy and put away when not needed. They might be low on money, they could have been traumatized, they could be su!cidal, they could be selling their bodies unwillingly so they can get cash. Please. You don’t know what theyre going through. 

Cool story—many of these women are being tr@fficked and r@ped in YOU KNOW WHAT. these pictures aren’t consensual. Imagine if this happened to your wife, girlfriend, sister, mother, cousin, friend, grandmother, aunt, etc. them begging for their life while doing terrible nasty things.

Ayo, i don’t mean to force anything on anyone, but we have various types of evidence for biblical events, if anyone is interested. I also found ways to combat lust, if anyone is interested. (I’m talking archaeological evidence, miracles caught live, arguments against evolution, divine revelation, science, cosmology, fulfilled prophecy, evidence for the Bible outside of the Bible, God’s work in people’s lives, etc.)

[lilgreeneyes71]

I will follow the narrow path that the

Lord Jesus Christ has laid out before me the only path that leads me into eternal life

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Proverbs 4:26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.4:27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.

Isaiah 35:8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.7:22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Luke 13:23 Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them,13:24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.13:25 When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:13:26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.13:27 But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.13:28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.13:29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.13:30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

[thgfanfictionlibrary]

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Gift or Curse-AyYouFiction (ao3)  Summary: It happened to his father. It happened to his brothers. And then it happened to him. Everyone he's talked to about it described it as the most frightening experience of their life, but for Peeta, it's something different. Girls' Day - Another P*nis Lamp Drabble-Buttercupbadass (ao3)  Summary: Effie and her girls have a day out and discover a lamp with a particular appeal. Yes, another drabble inspired by the thriftstore lamp. Going, Going…Gone-Court81981 (ff.net)  Summary: Modern AU. Dragged to a charity bachelor auction with her friends, Katniss is stunned to find a familiar face on the block.  Good Enough-HGfanonezillion (ao3)  Summary: Peeta and Katniss discuss his latest flashback, tempered a little by their son's presence. Still, she makes a special request. Green on the Vine-HGfanonezillion (ao3)  Summary: Smutty Gale/Madge one shot based on the song Strawberry Wine by Deana Carter. Have Your Cake-Court81981 (ff.net)  Summary: One-shot. Peeta Mellark is known for his erotic cakes. But it's not his baked goods that Katniss Everdeen can't stop thinking about. Heart Wood-appleblossomgirl (ao3)  Summary: District 12 AU set before the 74th Hunger Games. A particularly good hunting trip eases the Everdeen Family’s desperation and gives Katniss time and energy to focus on other things. Some Galeniss early on, Everlark endgame. Highland Fling-Court81981 (ff.net)  Summary: "Fools look to tomorrow. Wise men use tonight." Scottish proverb With her personal and professional life in shambles, Katniss Everdeen seeks refuge on holiday in Scotland, where a misunderstanding has her sharing space with—and trying not to fall hard for—the occupant of the flat, Peeta Mellark. Everlark. Modern AU. Home-chele20035 (ao3)  Summary: It's time for him to come home. Lazy-JLaLa (ao3) Summary: "Effie always thought he was lazy. But with her now gone, he set out to prove her wrong." Now all he had to do was find the kids--a meeting, a plan, and finally the reunion of our "Three Minutes" Katniss and Peeta. Written for the Prompts in Panem-"SLOTH" challenge.

[solidrockistand]

Praise of God's Law pt 14

105. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. (The spirit of lamp of the Lord, searching its innermost parts. Proverbs 20:27 ESV)

(All the ways of man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 ESV)

(Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge and by him actions are weighed. 1st Samuel 2:3 ESV)

106. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, and I will follow your righteous laws. (Join with their brothers, their nobles, and enter into a curse and an oath to walk in God's law that was given by Moses the servant of God, and to observe and do all the commandments of the Lord our Lord and his rules and his statutes. Nehemiah 10:29 ESV)

(Then let the priest make the woman take the oath of the curse and say to the woman the Lord make you a curse and an oath among your people, when the Lord makes your thigh fall away and your body swell. Numbers 5:21 ESV)

(Joshua laid an oath on them at the time saying, "cursed before the Lord be the man who rises up and rebuilds this city Jericho. At the cost of his firstborn shall he lay its foundation, and at the cost of his youngest son shall he set up its gates." Joshua 6:26 ESV)

107. I have suffered much; preserve my life; O Lord according to your word. (I am laid low in the dust preserve my life according to your word. Psalms 119:25 NIV)

(For our soul is bowed down to the dust, our belly clings to the ground. Psalms 44:25 ESV)

108. Accept O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth and teach me your laws (O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise. Psalms 51:15 ESV)

(You shall speak to him and put the words in his mouth, and I will be with your mouth with his mouth and will teach you both what to do. Exodus 4:15 ESV)

(I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. and I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. Deuteronomy 18:18 ESV)

109. Though I constantly take my life in my hands, i will not forget your law. (And when I saw that you would not save me, I took my life in my hands and crossed over against the Ammonites and the Lord gave them into my hands. why then have you come up to me this day to fight against me? Judges 12:3 ESV)

In Reference to Judges 12:3

The book of Judges tells of Israel's history from the death of Joshua to shortly before Israel's first king Saul.

Failed to follow God's command to purge the wicked out of Canaan resulted in the centuries long cycle where Israel falls into sin and is oppressed by local enemies.

God would send civil military leader to Israel after each oppression the leader was labeled a Hebrew word which loosely translated to English as Judge.

These appointed leaders would free Israel from enemy control and govern for a certain time. After the death of each Judge the cycle of sin and oppression begins again.

Jephthah was a Judge and warrior who led the Israelites in the battle against the Ammonites

110. The wicked have set a snare for me, but I have not strayed from your precepts. (My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. Psalms 25:15 ESV)

(O our God, will you not execute judgement on them? for we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us we do not know what to do but our eyes are on you. 2nd Chronicles 20:12 ESV)

(I Therefor have not sinned against you, and you do me wrong by making war on me. The Lord, the Judge, decide this day between the people of Israel and the people of Ammon. Judges 11:27 ESV)

111. Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart. (I rejoice in following your statues as one rejoices in great riches. Psalms 19:14 NIV)

112. My heart is set on keeping your decrees to the very end. (I will sing and make melody with all my being! Psalms 108:1 ESV)

(He is not afraid of bad news his heart is firm trusting in the Lord. Psalms 112:7 ESV)

(My heart is steadfast, O God my heart is steadfast! I will sing and make melody. Psalms 57:7 ESV)

Psalms 119:105-112 NIV

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The Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs

1 The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would shew them a sign from heaven.

2 He answered and said unto them, When it is evening, ye say, It will be fair weather: for the sky is red.

3 And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowering. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?

4 A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed.

5 And when his disciples were come to the other side, they had forgotten to take bread.

6 Then Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

7 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, It is because we have taken no bread.

8 Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?

9 Do ye not yet understand, neither remember the five loaves of the five thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

10 Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?

11 How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?

12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.

13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?

14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.

15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?

16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.

22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.

23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

27 For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

28 Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom. — Matthew 16 | King James Version (KJV) The King James Version Bible is in the public domain Cross References: Job 34:11; Psalm 42:2; Psalm 49:8; Psalm 129:2; Proverbs 26:5; isaiah 22:22; Isaiah 57:3; Jeremiah 1:1; Matthew 1:16; Matthew 3:7; Matthew 4:10; Matthew 5:20; Matthew 6:30; Matthew 8:20; Matthew 10:38-39; Matthew 12:40; Matthew 14:17; Matthew 14:20; Matthew 21:25; Mark 8:15; Luke 9:18; Luke 12:54; Luke 12:56; John 1:42; John 12;25; Revelation 3:7

Some Standing Here Will Not Taste Death

Key Events in Matthew 16

1. The Pharisees require a sign. 5. Jesus warns his disciples of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees. 13. The people's opinion of Jesus, 16. and Peter's confession of him. 21. Jesus foretells his death; 23. reproves Peter for dissuading him from it; 24. and admonishes those who will follow him, to bear the cross.

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Proverbs 4:25-27.

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If Prosperity Gospel is "true Christianity" and the people telling people to give them money so that God will bless them are "True" Christians then how come these scriptures teach against it?

1 Corinthians 5:11: Do not associate with anyone who is guilty of greed

Proverbs 13:11: Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow

Proverbs 14:31: Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God

Colossians 3:5: Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry

Proverbs 28:25-28: A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched

Luke 12:15-16: Watch out! Guard yourself against all kinds of greed. After all, one's life isn't determined by one's possessions, even when someone is very wealthy

Proverbs 15:27: Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live

Generations of Christians look at Bible writers raking rich people over the coals and go, "...but they clearly don't mean me!"

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Good Morning World Daily Devotionals for November 25, 2024  Proverbs: God's Wisdom for Daily Living

Devotional Scripture:

Proverbs 28:27-28 (KJV): 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. Proverbs 28:27-28 (AMP): 27 He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes (from their want) will have many a curse. 28 When the wicked rise (to power), men hide themselves; but when they perish, the (consistently) righteous increase and become many.

Thought for the Day

Verse 27 - This verse clearly says that those who minister to the poor will not be in lack. Who are the poor that this scripture is talking about? Certainly, it is not referring to the lazy, as the scripture already talks about how to deal with that problem. The poor are those who are disadvantaged through troubles and circumstances beyond their control. Good examples would be neglected children, helpless people, displaced people, exploited people, victims of tragedies and natural disasters, those who have lost their jobs, the handicapped, those who live in an area of famine, etc. One of the things the Lord desires for His people to possess is a compassionate heart because that is the kind of heart that He has.

"If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth...For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land" (Deuteronomy 15:7-8,11).

One who graciously and generously gives of his own bread (or goods) to the poor, is the kind of person who will always be blessed. Paul encouraged people to support the weak and give to the poor. He both gave and received from others, as he was a minister of God, yet he said it was more blessed to give than to receive. "I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. Yea, ye yourselves know, that these hands have ministered unto my necessities, and to them that were with me. I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive" (Acts 20:33-35).

Verse 28 - We saw the negative effects that wicked men coming to leadership have upon a country in Day 321. However, the opposite is true when the wicked perish and righteous men rule. It creates an environment in which righteousness multiplies. Righteous people will stand up and voice their concerns; they generate and support projects that create a healthy society. Righteous leadership has a positive influence on all of society. When there is an increase of good people in the land, the whole land is blessed because of it.

Prayer Devotional for the Day

Dear heavenly Father, we are grateful that You have shown us Your compassion many times over the years. Lord, may we become like You and show that same attribute to others, and especially the poor. Lord, bless us so that we may bless others who are needy. May we never turn our faces away from those who are seeking help. Lord, if we are unable to give in a monetary way, may we always remember we can always give of our time and prayers. Deliver us from fear and insecurity that would keep us from being generous. May we always be a cheerful giver. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen. 11/24/2024 3:25:00 PM. From: Steven P. Miller, @ParkermillerQ,   gatekeeperwatchman.org  TM, ‎Founder and Administrator of Gatekeeper-Watchman International Groups. #GWIG, #GWIN, #GWINGO, #Sparkermiller, www.facebook.com/gatekeeperwatchnan www.facebook.com/ , Instagram: steven_parker_miller_1956