COLOSSIANS 3:12-13 (NKJV) Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another. EXPLANATION: When the love of Christ lives in our heart, He empowers us to love our enemies!
Proverbs 29:2 (NKJV) When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. EXPLANATION: Fair treatment from those in leadership encourages the people to accept what is right. On the other hand, unfair practices and injustices toward our fellowman leads to unhappy and groaning people.
Psalm 23:1 (NKJV) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. EXPLANATION: David refers to his life as a shepherd who protected his sheep. Therefore, he refers to God the Creator in this manner—because shepherds protect and provide for their sheep. God protects and provides for us.
1 PETER 3:8 (NKJV) Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous. EXPLANATION: Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy. Being kind and loving is a Christ-like characteristic.
MATTHEW 7:3 (NKJV) And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? EXPLANATION: As we grow older, many of us have developed some type of prejudice toward someone, be it race, culture, personality, work, church, etc. How can we worship GOD on […]
2 TIMOTHY 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. EXPLANATION: The Holy Spirit is the ONE who gives us spiritual gifts and empowers us to use them. God’s Spirit does not impart fear or cowardice, but power, love, and […]
PSALM 46:10 (NKJV) Be still and know that I AM God; I will be exhalted among the nations, I will be exhalted in the earth! EXPLANATION: Being still compels us to pay attention to what God is doing and hear Him clearly. Recognize and understand that the LORD our God is in control.
PHILIPPIANS 4:19 (NKJV) And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. EXPLANATION: When we give to bless others, this Scripture assures us that God will in return supply ALL that we need. The whole world belongs to Him and He will sustain us with the fruit […]
