"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven"
Do not compromise truth to 'fit in', 'be accepted' or 'be popular' with man. I would rather be persecuted for truth and righteousness than be applauded for teaching people what pleases their ears and satisfies their flesh!
I am the resurrection and the life. Whosoever believes in Me even though he dies, will live and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
Greater is He that is in you than he that is is the world.
You call Me master and obey Me not!
You call Me light and see Me not!
You call Me the way and walk Me not!
You call Me life and desire Me not!
You call Me fair and love Me not!
You call Me rich and ask Me not!
You call Me eternal and seek Me not!
You call Me gracious and trust Me not!
You call Me noble and serve Me not!
You call Me mighty and honor Me not!
You call Me just and fear Me not!
If I condemn you then blame Me not!
Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
Giving to the Poor and Prayer
“Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. “So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be honored by men. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But when you give to the poor, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving will be in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you.
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.
John 16:7-11
But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send Him to you. And He, when He comes, will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment; concerning sin, because they do not believe in Me; and concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father and you no longer see Me; and concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world has been judged.
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes......the Jew first and also the Gentile.
Matthew 12:46-50
Changed Relationships
While He was still speaking to the crowds, behold, His mother and brothers were standing outside, seeking to speak to Him. Someone said to Him, “Behold, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside seeking to speak to You.” But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother.”
Jesus is the author of salvation. Satan is just the author of confusion. Don't be confused ....you need salvation.
Father, as we humbly receive the Word planted in us through Your Spirit we put off the old self. Help us to get rid of anything that stimulates our old way of thinking. Help us to reject that which is detrimental to our spiritual growth and to embrace that which saves us from the evil that is so prevalent in our world. Keep our hearts soft so that we are quick to confess and repent of that which dishonors You. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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