Archive for March 2007

2 Corinthians 4:16-17

2 Corinthians 4:16-17
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
“It is the fire of suffering that brings forth the gold of godliness.” ~ Madame Guyon

Romans 1:16-17

Romans 1:16-17
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.
For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
“The believer does not use God’s power; God’s power uses him.” ~ Kenneth Wuest

1 Corinthians 15:58

1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

“God never said doing His will would be easy. He only said it would be worth it.” - Joanne Shetler, missionary

Colossians 2:6-7

 Colossians 2:6-7

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.

“Christlikeness is not produced by imitation, but by inhabitation.” ~ Rick Warren

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this is your spiritual act of worship.
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.

“If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be to great for me to make for Him.” ~ C.T. Studd

Ephesians 4:30 - 5:2

Ephesians 4:30 - 5:2
And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  
5:1 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.
 

“Biblical orthodoxy without compassion is surely the ugliest thing in the world.” ~ Francis Schaeffer

Colossians 1:15-20

Colossians 1:15-20
Jesus is…  …the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him,  and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

“Earnestness is not by any means everything; it is very often a subtle form of pious pride because it is obsessed with the method and not with the Master.” ~ Oswald Chambers

1 Peter 3:8

1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.

“Be kind. Remember that everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~ T.H. Thompson

Proverbs 16:1-3

 

Proverbs 16:1-3
To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

“Nothing is too great and nothing is too small to commit into the hands of the Lord.” ~ A.W. Pink

Romans 13:12-14

Romans 13:12-14
12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.

Someone has said: “It is not enough for a gardener to love flowers; he must also hate weeds!”