Stiving to get closer to Jesus every day and sharing what I learn.
Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.
– Galatians 6:8 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Feed the flesh…it gets stronger. Feed the spirit…it gets stronger. Get it?
Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.
– 2 Corinthians 7:1 (New Living Translation (©2007))
Yes we are saved by grace but we still need to strive to live holy.
For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
– 2 Corinthians 4:6 (New Living Translation (©2007))
If you want God’s glory then seek the face of Jesus.
As all of us reflect the Lord’s glory with faces that are not covered with veils, we are being changed into his image with ever-increasing glory. This comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
– 2 Corinthians 3:18 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
You know you are growing spiritually when you look more like Jesus.
You gave them Your good Spirit to teach them. You didn’t keep your manna to Yourself. You gave them water to quench their thirst.
-Nehemiah 9:20 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God makes provisions for our needs even when it looks impossible.
Certainly, all who are guided by God’s Spirit are God’s children.
– Romans 8:14 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
All believers have available to them the power to be led by the Holy Spirit.
We have all strayed like sheep. Each one of us has turned to go his own way, and the LORD has laid all our sins on Him.
– Isaiah 53:6 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
All the punishment that we deserved was put on Jesus. Oh how He loves us.
“A servant cannot serve two masters. He will hate the first master and love the second, or he will be devoted to the first and despise the second. You cannot serve God and wealth.”
– Luke 16:13 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
God is a jealous God. He must always take first priority.
Whoever wants to be most important among you will be a slave for everyone.
– Mark 10:44 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
The best leader is the best servant. We need more humility!
Don’t give the devil any opportunity [to work].
– Ephesians 4:27 (GOD’S WORD® Translation (©1995))
Our enemy doesn’t sleep so keep yourself clean of all worldliness.