"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.(1 Corinthians 10:12) I do not dare to classify or compare myself with otherpeople, for it is unwise to measure or compare myself with others.I will not boast beyond proper limitsbut within the sphere of the gospel of Christ.“Let him who boasts boast in the …
Examples to Follow Jesus – Our greatest example The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walkin the same manner as He walked. 1 John 2:6 Paul’s example Join in imitating me, brothers and sisters, and pay careful attention to those who live according to the example you have in us.Philippians 3:17 …
People should see more of Jesus and less of me in my interactions with them. In John’s testimony to Jesus, he saw himself as the friend of the bridegroom and affirmed that “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30). This is the essence of the spiritual life. Daily Growth for August 19, 2020 …
9 The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 15 Also, regard the patience of our Lord as salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom …
11 Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness 12 as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. 2 Peter 3:11 13 But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and …
24 For as the lightning flashes from horizon to horizon and lights up the sky, so the Son of Man will be in his day. Luke 17:24 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; 2 Peter 3:10 14 It was about these that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied: “Look! …
22 Then he told the disciples, “The days are coming when you will long to see one of the days of the Son of Man, but you won’t see it. 23 They will say to you, ‘See there!’ or ‘See here!’ Don’t follow or run after them. 24 For as the lightning flashes from horizon to horizon and lights up the sky, so …
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding (Proverbs 3:13–18): for its profit is greater than that of silver, its gain is more than fine gold. more precious than jewels, nothing I desire can compare with her. long life riches and honor. pleasant ways paths are peace. a tree of …
16 I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want. 18 But …
Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven,Whose sin is covered.Blessed is the man to whom the Lord does not impute iniquityAnd in whose spirit is no deceit.When I kept silent, my bones wasted awayThrough my groaning all day long.For day and night Your hand was heavy upon me;My strength was sapped as in the heat …