God's Commands To You

 

 

Angry

Anxious

Ashamed

Authority

Bitter

Blue & Downcast

Boasting & Pride

Bored

Broken & Dejected

Burdened

Complaining & Grumbling

Courage

Death

Debt

Disowned & Dejected

Despondent

Doubt

Empty

Encouragement

Eternity  

Exhausted

Faith

Fami Relations

Fearful & Afraid

Forgiveness

Giving

God’s Word (Bible Teaching)

Hating

Hospitality

Humility

Ignorance

Insecure

Judging

Judgement Seat of Christ (Believers only)

Review of Commands for believers For the Christian Life

Knowledge

Lonely

Lost and Judged

Love

Money

Offended

Persecuted & Overwhelmed

Patience

Peace

Perseverance

Powerless

Prayer

Praise & Glory

Production & Fruit

Puzzled & Perplexed

Quarrelsome

Restless

Rejected

Revenge (Vengeful)

Seeking

Sex

Service

Sin & Failure

Suffering

Testing

Thought & Thinking

Tired

Tongue & Gossip

Victorious

Waiting

Wandering\Wondering

Weak

World

Zealous

Final Conclusions

 

 

 

Angry

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger”

Proverbs 15:1

 

“My dear believer, take note of this: Everyone be quick to listen

slow to speak and slow to become angry, for a persons anger

does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”

James 1:19-20

 

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;

If he is thirsty, give him something to drink

in doing so you will heap burning coals on his head.

Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Romans 12:20-21

 

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children

instead bring them up in the instruction of the Lord.”

Ephesians 6:4

 

“Fathers, do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged”

Colossians 3:21

 

“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them”

Colossians 3:19

 

 “Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

Colossians 3:12

 

“The Lord longs to be gracious to you;

He rises to show you compassion, for the Lord is a God of justice.

Blessed are those who take refuge in Him!”

Isaiah 30:18

 

 

Anxious

“Do not be anxious about anything,

but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,

present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends (is beyond) all understanding

will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:6-7

 

“Humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand that

He may lift you up in due time.

Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you!”

1 Peter 5:6-7

 

“You will keep in perfect peace they whose mind is steadfast

because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever

for the Lord, the Lord is the rock eternal.”

Isaiah 26:3

 

 

Ashamed

“Now little children, continue in Him, so that when He appears

we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.”

1 John 2:28

 

“I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God

for the salvation of everyone who believes.”

Romans 1:16

 

“Do your best to present yourselves to God as one approved.

a workman that doesn’t need to be ashamed and

who correctly handles the Word of Truth.”

2 Timothy 2:15

 

“In bringing many sons to Glory, it was fitting that God

for whom and from whom everything exists,

should make the author of their salvation prefect

(complete) through suffering.

Both the one who makes men holy and those who are made holy

are all of the same family.

So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.

He says I will declare your name to my brothers

in the presence of the congregation

I will sing your praises”

Hebrews 2:10-12

 

 

Authority

“Submit yourselves for the Lords sake to every authority institution among men:
whether to the king, as the supreme authority

or to governors, who are sent by Him to punish those who do wrong

and to commend those who do right.”

1 Peter 2:13

 

“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities

for there is no authority, except that which God has established!

The authorities that exist have been established by God”

Romans 13:1

 

“Whatever you do, whether in word or deed,

do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Colossians 3:17

 

“Workers obey your earthly masters in everything;

and do it not only when their eye is on you and to win their favour

but with sincerity (humility) of heart and reverence for the Lord.

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart as working for the Lord and not for men,
since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.

It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Colossians 3:22- 24

 

“Encourage the young men to be self controlled.

In everything set them an example, doing what is good,

In your teaching show integrity. Seriousness (Incorruption)

and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned.”

Titus 1:6-8

 

“My dear brothers (sisters), stand firm.

Let nothing move you.

Always give yourselves to the work of the Lord

because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

 

“And we know that in all things, God works for the good

of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

Romans 8:28

 

 

Bitter

“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.”

Ephesians 4:3132

 

“See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that

no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

Hebrews 12:15

 

“Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Ephesians 5:14

 

 

 Blue & Downcast

“Why are you downcast, O my soul. Why so disturbed within me

put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Saviour and my God.”

Psalm 42:11

 

“Bless (Praise) the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me,

bless (praise) His Holy name.”

Psalm 103:1

 

“Cast all your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you;

He will never let the righteous fall.”

Psalm 55:22

 

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”

1 Peter 5:7

 

“Delight yourselves in the Lord, and

He will give you the desires of your heart.

Commit your way to the Lord and He will do this:

He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn,

the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

Psalm 37:4-5

 

 

Boasting & Pride

“Do not be proud, but be willing to associate

With people of low position.

 

Do not be conceited

Romans 12:16

 

“Do not think of yourselves more highly than you ought

but rather think of yourselves with sombre judgement

in accordance with the measure of faith (Truth)

God has given you.”

Romans 12:3

 

“Do not boast about tomorrow.

You do not know what a day may bring forth.”

Proverbs 27:1

 

“In God we make our boast all day long,

and we will praise you name forever.”

Psalm 44:8

 

“It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus

who has become for us wisdom from God!

That is our righteousness and redemption.

Therefore, let them who boast, boast in the Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:30-31

 

“May I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Galatians 6:14

 

“God apposes the proud, but give grace to the humble.

Humble yourself, therefore, under God’s mighty hand

that He may lift you up in due time.

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”

2 Peter 5:6-7

 

 

Bored

“Seek Me and live.”

Amos 5:4

 

“Wake up, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.”

Ephesians 5:14

 

“I know the plans (thoughts) I have for you, declares the Lord,

plans to prosper you (thoughts of peace) and not to harm you (not of evil),

plans to give you hope and a future (an expected end).

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me and I will listen to you.
You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all you heart.

I will be found by you, declares the Lord.”

Jeremiah 29:11-14 (KJV included)

 

 

Broken & Dejected

Jesus says

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me

for I am gentle and humble in heart

and you will find rest for your souls.

For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28

 

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine,
according to His power that is at work within us.

To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus

Throughout all generations (ages) without end. Amen

Ephesians 3:20

 

 

Burdened

“Be still and know that I Am God; I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth.”

Psalm 46:10

 

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”

1 Peter 5:7

 

Jesus says

 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me

for I am gentle and humble in heart

and you will find rest for your souls.

For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28

 

“Whoever comes to Me, I will never cast out”

John 6:37

 

 

Complaining & Grumbling

“Be patient then my brothers (believer) until the Lords coming

be patient and stand firm, because the Lords coming is near.

Do not grumble against each other, or you will be judged.

the judge is standing at the door.”

James 5:9

 

“Do everything without complaining or arguing

so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God
without fault in this crooked and depraved generation,

in which you shine like stars in the universe

as you hold out the word of life.”

Philippians 4:14

 

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.”

1 Peter 4:9

 

“How great is the love, the father has lavished on us, that we should

be called the children of God, and that is what we are.”

1 John 3:1

 

“Dear friends (Dearly beloved), since God so loved us

we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God;

but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love

is made complete in us.”

1 John 4:11-12

 

 

Courage

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;

be people of courage; be strong.

Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13

 

“Love the Lord all His saints! The Lord preserves the faithful

but the proud he pays back in full.

Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the Lord.”

Psalm 31:23:24

 

“Dearly Beloved, stand firm.

Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord,
because you know that you’re labour in not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

 

“Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance

The Lord will bring to you today...The Lord will fight for you;

you only need to be still.”

Exodus 14:13:14

 

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5

 

 

Death

“Death has been swallowed up in victory, where, O death is your victory Where O death is your sting.
Thanks to God! He has given to us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

1 Corinthians 15:54-57

 

“Since you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above where Christ is seated at the

right hand of God. Set your minds on things above and not earthly things.

For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

When Christ who is your life appears. You will appear with Him in Glory.”

Colossians 3:1-4

 

Jesus said

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me”

in my Fathers house are many rooms

if it were not so I would have told you.

I am going to prepare a place for you.

And if I go to prepare a place for you

I will come back and take you to be with me,

that you may be where I Am.”

John 14:1-3

 

“Surely goodness and grace shall follow (pursue) me all the days of

my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalm 23:6

 

 

Debt

“Let no debt remain outstanding

except the continuing debt to love one-another.”

Romans 13:8

 

“For as high as the heavens above the earth

so great is His love (mercy) for those who fear (respect) Him.

As far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

Psalm 103:11-12

 

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances

you may have against one another.

Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Colossians 3:13

 

 

Disowned & Dejected

“He has made us accepted in the beloved.

To the praise of His glorious grace.”

Ephesians 1:6 (KJV)

 

“Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the person who takes refuge in Him.

Fear (Revere) the Lord you His holy people

for those who fear (Revere) the Lord lack nothing.”

Psalm 34:8

 

“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and be holy

 see to it hat no one misses the grace of God

and that no bitter root grows up to defile many.”

Hebrews 12:14-15

 

“Therefore let us stop passing judgement on one another.

Instead make up your mind not to put a stumbling block

or an obstacle, in your brothers (sisters) way...

Each of us must please his neighbour for his good, to build them up.”

For even Christ did not please Himself…


Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you.

In order to bring praise to God.”

Romans 14:13, 15:2-3, 15:7


“The God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ

after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you

and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

To Him is the power forever and ever. Amen!

1 Peter 5:10-11

 

 

Despondent

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith

who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross scorning its shame and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.”

Hebrews 12:2

 

“Delight yourselves in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your Heart.
Commit your way to the Lord and He will do this:

He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn

the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.”

Psalm 37:4-6

 

“My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
As the heavens are higher than the earth

so are my thoughts higher than your thoughts….

 

My word goes out of my mouth. It will not return to me empty

but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which

I sent it. You will go out with Joy and be led forth in peace.”

Isaiah 55:8-9, 11-12

 

 

Doubt

“Know that the Lord is God. It is He, who made us, and we are His!

We are His people, the sheep of His pasture.

Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise;

give thanks to Him and praise His name.”

Psalm 100:3-4

 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be people of courage;

be strong. Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

 

“If any of you lacks wisdom, they should ask God, who gives generously

to all, without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

But when he asks, he must believe and doubt not, because he who doubts is like a

wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Such a person should not think he will receive any thing from God.

James 1:5-6

 

“The Plans of the Lord stand firm forever.

The purposes of His heart through all generations.”

Psalm 33:11

 

 

Empty

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise,

give thanks unto Him, bless (praise) His name.”

Psalm 100:4

 

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”        
2 Peter 3:18

 

“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom |
as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

Colossians 3:16

 

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,

for this is God’s will for you, in Christ Jesus.”

2 Thessalonians 5:18

 

“You have made known to me the path of life; you fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasure at your right hand forevermore.”

Psalm 16:11

 

 

Encouragement

“Encourage the oppressed. Defend the cause of the fatherless

plead the case of the widow.”

Isaiah 1:17

 

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds.

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing,

let us encourage one another, and all the more

as we see the day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:22-25

 

“Encourage the young men to be self controlled.

In everything set them an example, doing what is good.

In your teaching show integrity. Seriousness (Incorruption)

and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned.”

Titus 2:6-8

 

“To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before His glorious presence
without fault and with great (exceeding) joy.

Jude 24

 

 

Eternity

 “Since we have been raised with Christ,

set your hearts on things above

where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things,

for you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

When Christ who is your life appears,

you will appear with Him in Glory”
Colossians 3:1-4           

 

Jesus says

 “My sheep listen to my voice, I know them and they follow me

I give them eternal life and they will never perish,

no one can snatch them out of my hand.

My Father who has given them to me is greater than all;

No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

I and the Father are One”

John 10:27-30

 

“Our citizenship is in heaven. and we eagerly await a Saviour from there the Lord Jesus Christ,
who by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control,

will transform our lowly bodies, so that they will be like His glorious body.”

Philippians 3:20-21

 

 

Exhausted

“ Ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find

knock and the door will be opened unto you ... 

for everyone who asks receives;

They who seek find; and they who knock

the door will be opened….

 

How much will your Father in heaven, give good gifts

To those who ask Him.”

(Food, shelter, clothing)

Matthew 7:7-8, 11

 

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness

and all these things will be given (multiplied) to you as well.”

Matthew 6:33

 

“Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the person who takes refuge in Him.

Fear (Revere) the Lord you His holy people

for those who fear (Revere) the Lord lack nothing.

The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord

lack no good thing.”

Psalm 34:8-10

 

 

Faith

“The righteous (justified ones) will live by faith”

Romans 1:17

 

“Accept him whose faith is weak

without passing judgement on disputable matters.”

Romans 14:1

 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage;

be strong. Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13

 

fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called
and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses

1 Timothy 6:12

 

“Contend for the faith that was entrusted to the saints”

Jude 3

 

“He who is coming will come and not delay.

But my righteous one will live by faith

and if he shrinks back

I will not be pleased with him”

Hebrews 10:37-38

 

“We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels

Nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation, Will be able to separate us from the love of God

That is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:37-39

 

 

Family Relations

“Submit to one another, out of reverence for Christ”

Ephesians 5:21

 

“Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them”

Colossians 3:19

 

“Husbands love your wives, just as Christ loved the church

And gave Himself up for her... Love your wives as your own bodies.

He who loves his wife loves himself”

Ephesians 5:25, 28

 

“Husbands, be considerate as you live with your wives,

(live with your wives according to knowledge) and

treat them with respect (give her honour) as the weaker partner (vessel)

and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life,

so that nothing will hinder your prayers.”

1 Peter 3:7

 

“Wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord.

for the husband is the head of the wife

as Christ is the head of the church, His body of which He is saviour.

Now as the church submits to Christ

so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.”

Ephesians 5:22-24

 

“Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.”

Colossians 3:18

 

“Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead bring them up

in the training and instruction of the Lord.”

Ephesians 6:4

 

“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”

Colossians 3:20

 

“Fathers, do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged”

Colossians 3:21

 

“Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, and humility

gentleness and patience.”

Colossians 3:12

 

“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds

tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Teach them to your children, talk about them when you sit at home

and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates

So that you’re days and the days of your children might be many.”

Deuteronomy 11:18-21

 

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.

Honour your father and mother – which is the first commandment

with a promise, that it might go well with you and

that you might enjoy a long life on the earth.”

Ephesians 6:1

 

 

Fearful & Afraid

“Fear not for I Am with you

be no dismayed for I Am you’re God:

I will strengthen you and will help you

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”

Isaiah 41:10

 

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”

Proverbs 3:24

 

“What time I am afraid, I will trust in you.

In God I will praise His Word, In God I have put my trust,

I will not fear what man can do to me.”

Psalm 56:3-4

 

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul.

Rather be afraid of the one who can destroy soul and body in hell.”

Matthew 10:28

 

 “He who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in

the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord,

“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.

Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly Pestilence.

He will cover you with His feathers, and

under His wings you will find refuge;

His faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

Psalm 91:1-4

 

 

Forgiveness (See Offended Too)

“As far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

Psalm 103:12

 

“I, even I, am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake

and remember your sins no more.”

Isaiah 43:25

 

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord.

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.”

Isaiah 1:18

 

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances

you may have against one another.

Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Colossians 3:13

 

“Love each other deeply, for love covers over a multitude of sins.”

1 Peter 4:8

 

“Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good”

Romans 12:21

 

“Submit yourself then to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
Come near to God and He will come near to you.

Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts you double minded.

Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning

and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up.”

James 4:7-10

 

 

Giving (See Money Too)

“If a persons gift is contributing to the needs of others

let him give generously.”

Romans 12:8

 

“Share with Gods people in need. Practice hospitality.”

Romans 12:13

 

“Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances

for this is the will of God concerning you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

 

“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and

will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well watered garden, like a spring

whose waters never fail.”

Isaiah 58:11

 

 

God’s Word – Bible Teaching

“When your words came, I ate them;

they were my joy and my hearts delight,

for I bear you’re name, O Lord God Almighty.”

Jeremiah 15:16

 

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,
piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow,
and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of

Him to whom we must give account

Hebrews 4:12-13

 

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

To Him is glory both now and forever.”

2 Peter 3:18

 

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”      

Colossians 4:16

 

“Get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and

humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save (deliver) you.

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.

Do what it says!Anyone who listens to the word and does not do what is says

is like a person who looks at their face in a mirror

and immediately forgets what they looked like.

But the person who looks intently into the perfect law

that gives freedom, and continues to do this,

not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it.

They will be blessed in what they do.”

James 1:21-25

 

 

Hating

“Hate what is evil and cling to what is good.”

Romans 12:9

 

“Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother

(Fellow believer) is still in darkness.

Whoever loves his brother lives in the light

and there is nothing in him to make him stumble.

But whoever hates his brother (Fellow believer) is in the darkness

and walks around in darkness;

he does not know where he is going

because the darkness has blinded him.”

1 John 2:9-11

 

“This is His command: to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ

and to love one another as He commanded us”

1 John 3:24

 

“God has given us this command.

Whoever loves God must also love his brother (Fellow believer).”

1 John 4:21

 

“Let no debt remain outstanding

except the continuing debt to love one another.”

Romans 13:8

 

“No one has ever seen God; but if we love one-another

God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.”

1 John 4:12-17

 

 

Hospitality

“Offer hospitality to one another,

without grumbling.”

1 Peter 4:9

 

“Share with Gods people in need. Practice hospitality.”

Romans 12:13

 

“If anyone does not provide for his relatives,

and especially for his immediate family.

He had denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”

1 Timothy 5:8

 

“Do not forget to entertain strangers.

For by doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.

Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners

and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering”

Hebrews 13:2-3

 

“Do everything without complaining or arguing

so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God Without fault in

this crooked and depraved generation in which you shine like stars in the universe

as you hold out the word of life.”

Philippians 2:14-15

 

“My God will meet all your needs according to the

Glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

 

 

Humility

“Humble yourself, therefore, under God’s mighty hand

that He may lift you up in due time.

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”

2 Peter 5:6-7

 

“Live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit

through the bond of peace”

Ephesians 4:1-3

 

“One thing I ask and this is what I seek:

That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life

to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

For in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His dwelling.
He will hide me in the shelter of His Tabernacle

and set me high upon a rock.”

Psalm 27:4-5

 

 

Ignorance

“Seek Me and live.”

       Amos 5:4

 

“The fear (respect and awe) of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

but fools despise wisdom and discipline (instruction).”

Proverbs 1:7

 

“Know that the Lord, He is God. It is He who made us, and we are His.”

Psalm 100:3

 

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ

To Him is glory both now and forever.”

2 Peter 3:18

 

“I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,

Plans to prosper you and not to harm you

Plans to give you hope and a future .

Jeremiah 29:11

 

 

Insecure

“Remember the former things, those of long ago,

I Am God and there is no other; I Am God, and there is none like me.

I make known the end from the beginning,

From ancient times what is still to come.

I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.”

Isaiah 46:9-10

 

“Do not let your hearts be troubled

Trust in God; trust also in me (Jesus)

 In My Fathers house are many rooms;

If it were not so I would have told you.

I am going to prepare a place for you.

And if I go to prepare a place for you,

I will come back and take you to be with me

That you may be where I Am.”

John 14:1-3

 

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High

Will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord

“He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.

Psalm 91:1-2

 

“To Him who is able to keep you from falling

and present you faultless before His glorious presence

without fault and with great (exceeding) joy.

Jude 24

 

Judging

“If we judge ourselves, we will not come under judgement.”

1 Corinthians 11:31

 

“Do not judge or you will be judged!

For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged

and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Take the plank out of your own eye, so you will be able to see clearly

to remove the speck out of your brothers (fellow believers) eye”

Matthew 7:1-2, 5

 

“God has given us this command. Whoever loves God,

must also love his brother (Fellow believer).”

1 John 4:21

 

“Who are you to judge someone else’s servant?

To there own master they stand and fall!”

Romans 14:4

 

“To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you

faultless before His glorious presence without fault

And with great (exceeding) joy.

Jude 24

 

 

Judgement Seat of Christ (Believers only)

“We make it our goal to please Him, whether

we are at home in the body or away from it.

For we must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ!

That each one may receive what is due him for the things done

while in the body, whether good or bad.”

2 Corinthians 5:9-10

 

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.

Later on however it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace

for those who have been trained by it.

Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.

make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled,

but rather healed.”

Hebrews 12:11-13

 

“I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received

being completely humble and gentle, be patient

bearing with one another in love.

Ephesians 4:1-2

 

“No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Christ.

If any person builds on the foundation using gold, silver,

precious stones, wood hay or straw,

his work will be shown for what it is!

Because the day will bring it to light

it will be revealed with fire.

The fire will test the quality of each persons work!

If what they have built survives

they will receive their reward

If it is burnt up, they will suffer loss though

they themselves will be saved!

But only as one escaping through the flames.”

1 Corinthians 3:11-15

 

 

Review of Commands for believers For the Christian Life

“If we name our sins to God, He forgives our sins.”      

1 John 1:9

 

“Devote yourselves to prayer.“  

Colossians 4:2

 

“Pray in the Holy Spirit on all occasions,

with all kinds of prayers and requests.”

Ephesians 6:18

 

“Approach the throne of grace with confidence for help in our need.

Hebrews 4:16

 

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.”     

2 Peter 3:8

 

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.”                

Colossians 3:15

 

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.”     

Colossians 3:16

 

 “Dearly Beloved, stand firm.

Let nothing move you. Always give yourself fully to the work of the Lord”

1 Corinthians 15:58

 

“In everything give thanks, this is God’s will for you."               

1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

“Grow up into Him, who is the head, that is Christ."       

Ephesians 4:15

 

“I Am coming soon and my reward is with me.”              

Revelation 22:12

 

 

Knowledge

“Know that the Lord, He is God. It is He who made us, and we are His.”

Psalm 100:3

 

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

To Him be glory both now and forever.”

2 Peter 3:18

 

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our
Knowledge of Him who called us to His own glory and goodness.

Through these He has given us His very great promises

so that we may participate in the divine nature and

escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”

2 Peter 1:3-4

 

“This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more

in knowledge and depth and insight, so that you may be able to know

what is best and may be kept pure and blameless until the day of Christ.

Filled with the fruit of righteousness, to the glory and praise of God.”

Philippians 1:9-11

 

 

Lonely

“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Let the wicked forsake their way and the evil man (person) their thoughts.

Let them turn to the Lord, and He will have mercy on them,

and to our God, for He will freely pardon.”

Isaiah 55:67

 

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5

 

“My God will meet all your needs according to the

glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

 

 

Lost and Judged

Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me

for I am gentle and humble in heart

and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-30

 

“Seek Me and Live.”

Amos 5:4

 

“They that seek me, will find me when they shall search for me

with all of their heart and you will find me, declares the Lord!

Jeremiah 29:13-14

 

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because

through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life, set me free from the law of sin and death.”

Romans 8:1

 

 

Love

“Love one another as I have loved you.”

John 15:12

 

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul

and with all your mind…

And love your neighbour as yourself.”

Matthew 22:37-39

 

“Dear friends (Dearly beloved), since God so loved us

we also ought to love one another.

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us

and His love is made complete in us.”

1 John 4:11-12

 

“Let no debt remain outstanding except the debt to love one another.”

Romans 13:8

 

“Love must be sincere (without hypocrisy)

hate what is evil, cling to what is good.

Be devoted to each other in brotherly love.

Honour one another above yourselves”

Romans 12:9-10

 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith;

be people of courage; be strong.

Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13

 

“Love the Lord all His saints! The Lord preserves the faithful

but the proud he pays back in full.

Be strong and take heart all you who hope in the lord.”

Psalm 31:23-24

 

Jesus said

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

that you may be sons (Live like sons) of your Father in heaven.”

Matthew 5:44

 

“This is His command, to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ

and to love one another as He has commanded us.”

1 John 3:23

 

“Be imitators of God, as dearly Loved children, and live a life of love

just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her

as a fragrant offering.”

Ephesians 5:1

 

“Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, and gentleness

and patience.”

Colossians 3:12

 

“Dear friends (dearly beloved), since God so loved us

we also ought to love one another.

No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another,

God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.”

1 John 4:11-12

 

“This is His command

to believe in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ

and to love one another as He has commanded us.”

1 John 3:23

 

“Let consider how we may spur one another on to love and good deeds.

Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, b

ut let us encourage one another, and all the more

as we see the day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:24-25

 

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

But in all humility consider others better than yourselves.

Each of you should look not only to your own interests

but also to the interests of others.”

Philippians 2:3-4

 

 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?

Shall trouble or hardship or persecution of famine

or nakedness or danger or sword…

No we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels

nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth,

nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us

from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:35-39

 

If your fellow believer is distressed by what you eat you are not acting in love.

Do not destroy your brother for whom Christ died, by what you eat.

Let us make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification

do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food.

All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything

that causes someone else to stumble.

It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or anything else

that will cause your brother to fall

Romans 14:15-21

 

 

Money (See Giving Too)

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and that He was rich yet for our sakes became poor,

so that you through His poverty might become rich.”

2 Corinthians 8:9

 

Jesus said,

“Watchout! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed

a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

Luke 12:15-21

 

“ Do not love the world or anything in the world.

If anyone loves to world, the love of\for the Father is not in him.”

1 John 2:15

 

“Keep your lives free from the love of money

and be content with what you have, because God has said,

never will I leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5

 

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

But in all humility consider others better than yourselves.

Each of you should look not only to your own interests

But also to the interests of others.”

Philippians 2:3-4

 

“Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances

for this is the will of God concerning you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

 

“My God will meet all your needs according to the

glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 4:19

 

 

Offended (See Forgiveness Too)

“Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around
like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Resist Him standing firm in the faith.”

1 Peter 5:8-9

 

“I press on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me.

Brothers I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.

But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind

and straining towards what is ahead, I press on towards the goal

To win the prize for which God Has called me heavenward

In Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:12-14

 

“Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances

that you may have against one another.

Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”

Colossians 3:13

 

“He who covers over an offence promotes love.”

Proverbs 17:9a


“If you forgive men when they sin against you

your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

But if you do not forgive people their sins,

your Father will not forgive your sins.”

Matthew 6: 14-15

 

 

Persecuted & Overwhelmed

“Consider it pure joy, when you face trials of many kinds

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete

not lacking anything.”

James 1:2-4

 

“If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed but

praise God that you bear that name.”

1 Peter 4:16

 

“Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Romans 12:21

 

“Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around

like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

Resist Him standing firm in the faith, because you know that your
brethren and sisters throughout the world are undergoing

the same kind of suffering.”

1 Peter 5:8-9

 

“Be on your guard: Stand firm in the faith, be men of courage;

be strong. Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

 

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand

against the Devils schemes.”

Ephesians 6:10-11

 

“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Do not repay evil for evil.

Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

If is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

Romans 12:14-18

 

“Be not overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good”

Romans 12:21

 

“The eternal God is your refuge

and underneath are His everlasting arms.”

Deuteronomy 33:27

 

 

Patience (See Perseverance Also)

“Therefore as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved

clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,

gentleness and patience.”

Colossians 3:12

 

“We urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid. Help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

1 Thessalonians 5:14

 

“The Lord will keep you from all harm, He will watch over your life.

The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and evermore.

Psalm 121:8

 

 

Peace

 “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts

since as members of one body your were called to peace

and be thankful.”

Colossians 3:15

 

“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, as you teach and admonish one another with all

wisdom as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”

Colossians 3:16

 

“You will keep in perfect peace

they whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in you.

Trust in the Lord forever,

For the Lord, the Lord is the rock eternal.”

Isaiah 26:3-4

 

Jesus Said

“I am not alone, for my Father is with me.

I have told you these things so you might have peace.

In the world you will have trouble.

But take heart (Be encouraged) I have over come the world.”

John 16:32-33

 

 

Perseverance (See Patience Also)

Therefore since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses

let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us,

and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector (Completer)

of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross,

scorning its shame, and sat down on the right hand of the throne of God.

Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinful men

So that you will not grow weary and lose heart.”

Hebrews 12:1-3

 

“Press on to take hold of that for which Christ took hold of me.

Brothers I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.

But one thing I do: Forgetting (Putting behind) what is behind and straining towards

what is ahead, I press on towards the goal to win whe prize

for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Philippians 3:12-14

 

“Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances

for this is the will of God concerning you in Christ Jesus.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

 

 

Powerless

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand

against the Devils schemes.”

Ephesians 6:10-11

 

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired and weary, And His understanding, no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall.

But those who hope (have confidence) in the Lord

will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.

They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:28-31

 

 

Praise & Glory

“Yours O Lord is the greatness and the power

and the glory and the majesty.

For everything in heaven and earth is yours.

Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom:

You are exalted as head over all.

Wealth and honour come from you:

You are the ruler over all things.

In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.

Now our God, we give thanks and praise your glorious Name.”

1 Chronicles 29:10-13

 

“Whether we eat or drink or whatever you do

do it all for the Glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 10:31

 

“All the gods of the nations are idols

but the Lord made the heavens.

Splendour and majesty are before Him

strength and joy are in His dwelling place,

ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations

ascribe to the Lord, glory and strength

ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name.”

1 Chronicles 16:26-29

 

“Through Jesus Christ

let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise.

The fruit of lips that confess His Name.”

Hebrews 13:15

 

“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;

someone else and not your own lips.”

Proverbs 27:1

 

“I will extol the Lord at all times

His praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the Lord

let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the Lord with me

let us exalt His name together”

Psalm 34:2

 

“Praise the Lord.

Praise Him in His sanctuary (Our bodies)

Praise Him in His mighty heavens.

Praise Him for His acts of power.

Praise Him for His surpassing greatness|!

Let everything that has breadth praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord”

Psalm 150:1-2, 6

 

“Remember the former things, those of long ago,

I Am God and there is no other; I Am God, and there is none like Me.

I make known the end from the beginning,

From ancient times what is still to come.

I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.”

Isaiah 46:9-10

 

Prayer

 “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”

Jeremiah 33:3

 

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Colossians 4:2

 

“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests,
with this in mind, keep on praying for all the saints.”

Ephesians 6:18

 

“My prayer for you is that you might live a life worthy of the Lord

and that you may please Him in every way;

Bearing fruit in every good work growing in the knowledge of God

Being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might

so that you may have endurance and patience and joyfully

giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share

in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.”

Colossians 1:10-12

 

“My prayer for you is that your love may abound more and more

in knowledge and depth and insight

that you may be able to discern what is best

That you may be kept pure and blameless until the day of Christ Jesus

being filled with the fruit of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ

for the glory and praise of God.”

Philippians 1:9-11

 

“Before you call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.”

Isaiah 65:24

 

“When you pray do not be like the hypocrites

they love to pray standing in the synagogues

and on street corners, to be seen by men.

I tell you the truth they have received their reward in full.

But when you pray, go into your room,

close the door and pray to your Father who is unseen.

 

Then you’re Father who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

And when you pray do not keep on babbling like pagans

for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need

before you ask Him.”

Matthew 6:5-8

 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding,
in all you ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

 

“Let us approach the throne of grace with confidence so that we may receive mercy

and find grace to help us in our time of need.”      

Hebrews 4:16

 

 

Production & Fruit

 “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the council of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners,

or sit in the seat of mockers.

But His delight is in the law of the Lord and on His law he meditates day and night.

He is like a planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.

Whatever he does shall prosper.

Psalm 1

 

“Abide in Me and I in you.

As the branch cannot bear fruit of (by) itself; except it abides in the vine;

No more can you, except you abide in me.”

John 15:4

 

“I Am the vine and you are the branches.

If a person remains (abides) in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit;

Apart from me you can do nothing!”

John 15:5

 

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness

goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.”

Galatians 5:22-23

 

 

Puzzled & Perplexed

“Watch and pray that you may not fall into temptation

the spirit is willing but the body is weak.”

Matthew 26:41

 

“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”

Ephesians 6:18

 

“Let us not be like others who are asleep, but let us be alert

snd self-controlled... putting on faith and love as a breastplate,

and the hope (certainty) of salvation as a helmet.”

1 Thessalonians 5:6-8

 

“If any of you lacks wisdom, they should ask God, who gives generously to all,

without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt

because they who doubt are like a wave of the sea

blown and tossed by the wind

That person should not think they would receive anything from the Lord.”

James 1:5-6

 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not upon your own understanding,

in all you ways acknowledge Him, and

He will direct your paths.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

 

 

Quarrelsome

“Do everything without complaining or arguing

so that you may become blameless and pure children of God

without fault in this crooked and depraved generation,

in which you shine like stars in the universe

as you hold out the word of life.”

Philippians 2:14-16

 

“In everything give thanks, this is God’s will for you.”               

1 Thessalonians 5:18

 

 “Come let us sing for joy to the Lord;

Let us shout aloud to the rock of our salvation. 

Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song.

For the Lord is a great God, the great king above all Gods.

 

In His hands are the depths of the earth, and

the mountain peaks belong to Him. The sea is His, for He made it,

and His hands formed the dry land. Come let us bow down in worship.

 

Let us kneel before out maker.

For He is our God and we are the people of His pasture,

the flock under His care.”

Psalm 95:1-7

 

 

Restless

“Since the promise of entering His rest still stands.

Let us be careful that none of you be fallen short of it.

For we also have had the gospel (Good News) preached to us,

just as they (Israelites of the Exodus) did;

But the message they heard was of no value to them

because they did not combine it with faith.”

Hebrews 4:1-2

 

“Do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God

you will receive what He has promised.”

Hebrews 10:35-36

 

“My dear brothers (Sisters). Stand firm. Let nothing move you.

Always give yourselves to the work of the Lord, because you know

that your labour in the Lord is not in vain.”

1 Corinthians 15:58

 

Jesus Christ says

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me for I am gentle

and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28

 

 

Rejected (See Persecuted Too)

“Never will I leave you nor forsake you.”

Hebrews 13:5

 

 “If you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed

but praise God that you bear that name.”

1 Peter 4:16

 

“If you suffer for doing good and endure it,

this is commendable before God.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,

leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps.”

1 Peter 2:20-21

 

“Stand firm then with the belt of truth buckled around your waist,

with the breast plate of righteousness and with feet fitted

with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”

Ephesians 6:14-15

 

The example of Jesus Christ

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”

When they hurled insults at Him, He did not retaliate;

When He suffered, He made no threats.

Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”

1 Peter 2:22-23

 

“We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we waste away

yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us

an eternal glory, that outweighs them all.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.

for what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

 

 

Revenge

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one-another

but love your neighbour as yourself. I am the Lord.”

Leviticus 19:18

 

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult but with blessing

because of this you were called that you may inherit a blessing”

1 Peter 3:9

 

“Do not take revenge, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it written:

It is mine to avenge. I will repays says the Lord. 

On the contrary if your enemy is hungry feed him.

If he is thirsty give him something to drink.

In doing so you will heap burning coals on his head.

Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good”

Romans 12:19-21

 

“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when he stumbles

do not let your heart rejoice or the Lord will see and disapprove

and turn his wrath away from him.”

Proverbs 24:17

 

“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

that you may be sons of your father in heaven.

He causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good.”

Mathew 5:44-45

 

“Do not repay evil for evil.

Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

If possible, as far as depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath

For it is written, “it is mine to avenge, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Romans 12:17-19

 

“God is able to make all grace abound, so that in all things at all times,

having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

2 Corinthians 9:8

 

 

Seeking

“Seek me and live”

Amos 5:4

 

Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened

and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me

for I am gentle and humble in heart,

and you will find rest for your souls.

For My yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Matthew 11:28-29

 

 “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly.”

Colossians 3:16

 

“Come all who are thirsty, come to the waters;

and you, who have no money, come, buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labour

on what does not satisfy.

Listen to me and eat what is good

and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.”

Isaiah 55:1-2

 

 

Sex

“Flee from sexual immorality (fornication).

All other sins a person commits are outside the body

but they who sin sexually, sins against their own body .

Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?

Who is in you, whom you have received from God you are not your own;

You were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your body ”

1 Corinthians 6:18-20

 

Do not let sin in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desire
Do not offer the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness

but rather offer yourselves to God,

 as those who have been brought from death to life;

and offer the parts of your body as instruments of righteousness.

For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law

But under grace.”

Romans 6:12-14

 

“If we name our sins (to God the Father)

He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us

from all unrighteousness (the wrong we have done).”

1 John 1:9

 

 

Service & Witnessing

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold.

but people are tested by the praise they receive.

Proverbs 27:21

 

“In your hearts, set apart Christ as Lord.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you

to give the reason for the hope that is in you.

But do this with gentleness and respect.”

1 Peter 3:15

 

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified of them

(your enemies) for the Lord your God goes with you

He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:6

 

“Whatever you do, whatever in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,

giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Colossians 3:17

 

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord

and not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance

from the Lord, as a reward.

It is the Lord Christ you are serving.”

Colossians 3:23-24

 

“Keep your head in all situations, endure hardship

Do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”

2 Timothy 4:5


“Stand firm. Let nothing move you.

Always give yourself fully, to the work of the Lord,

because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain. (Empty)’

1 Corinthians 15:58

 

“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the labour of love

you have shown Him. As you have helped His people and continue to help them.”

Hebrews 6:10

 

 

 Sin & Failure

“Have mercy on me, O God according to your great compassion

blot out my transgressions.

Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.

For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me.

Against you and you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.”

Psalm 51:1-4

 

“The Lord knows those who are His and everyone who confesses

the name of the Lord must turn from wickedness.”

2 Timothy 2:19

 

“Shall we go on sinning that grace may increase. Absolutely not!

We died to sin, how can we live in it any longer”

Romans 6:2

 

“Do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so you obey its evil desires.

Do not offer the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness,

but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought

from death to life, and offer the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.

For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law

but under grace.”

Romans 6:12-14


“If we name our sins (to God the Father), He is faithful and just

to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness

(The wrong we have done).”

1 John 1:9

 

 “For as high as the heavens above the earth

so great is His love (mercy) for those who fear (Awfully respect) Him.

As far as the east is from the west,

so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”

Psalm 103:11-12

 

Suffering

“Consider is pure joy, my brothers (Sisters)

when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that

the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Perseverance must finish its work, so that you may be

mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

James 1:2-4

 

“Stand firm then with the belt of Truth buckled around your waist

with the breast plate of righteousness and with feet fitted

with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”

Ephesians 6:14-15

 

“If you suffer for doing good and endure it,

this is commendable before God.

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you,

leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps.”

1 Peter 2:20-21

 

The example of Jesus Christ

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.”

When they hurled insults at Him, He did not retaliate;

when He suffered, He made no threats.

Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.”

1 Peter 2:22-23

 

“We do not lose heart. Though outwardly we waste away

yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.

For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us

an eternal Glory, that outweighs them all.

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.

For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

 

Jesus Christ said

“In this world you will have trouble but take heart

I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

 

“Cast all your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you;

He will never let the righteous fall.”

Psalm 55:22

 

“To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you

faultless before His glorious presence without fault

and with great (exceeding) joy.

Jude 24

 

Testing

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold.

But people are tested by the praise they receive.

Proverbs 27:21

 

“Submit yourselves then to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.

Come near to God and He will come near to you.”

James 4:7

 

“No temptation (testing) has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful!

He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.

But will provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”

1 Corinthians 10:13

 

Thought & Thinking

“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy.

Think about such things!

Philippians 4:8

 

“Do not think of yourselves more highly than you ought

But rather think of yourselves with sombre judgement

in accordance with the measure of faith (Truth)

God has given you.”

Romans 12:3

 

“If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall.”

1 Corinthians 10:12

 

“Seek the Lord while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.  
Let the wicked forsake their way and the evil man (person) their thoughts.

Let them turn to the Lord, and

He will have mercy on them, and to our God, for

He will freely pardon.”

Isaiah 55:6-7

 

Tired (See Weak Too)

 “Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 27:14

 

“The righteous (justified ones) will live by faith”

Romans 1:17

 

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage;

be strong. Do everything in love.”

1 Corinthians 16:13

 

“Find rest O my soul in God alone, for my hope is in Him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress

I will not be shaken. My salvation and honour depend on God.

He is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in Him at all times, O people,

pour out your heats to Him, for God is our refuge, Selah (Rest)”

Psalm 62:5-8

 

“Do you not know? Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God.

The creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired and weary.

His understanding, no one can fathom!

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall;

But those who's hope is in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wing as eagles; they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:28-31

 

 

Tongue & Gossip

“Reckless words pierce like a sword.

But the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

Proverbs 12:18

 

“Whoever would love life and see good days, must keep his tongue

from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.

He must turn from evil and do good, he must seek peace and pursue it.

For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and His ears are attentive to their prayer,

but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”

1 Peter 3:10-12

 

“My dear believer, take note of this:

Everyone be quick to listen

slow to speak and

slow to become angry

For a persons anger does not bring about

the righteous life that God desires.”

James 1:19-20

 

“With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father

and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness (image).

Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.”

My brothers, (fellow believer) this should not be!”

James 3:9-10

 

“Do not slander one another”

James 4:11

 

“Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good”

Romans 12:21

 

“Do not repay evil for evil or insult with insult, but with blessing

 because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

1 peter 3:9

 

“If your enemy is hungry, feed Him, if He is thirsty

give him something to drink.

In doing this you will heap burning coals on His head.”

Romans 12:20

 

 

Victorious

"Do not think of yourselves more highly than you ought

but rather think of yourselves with sombre judgement

in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.”

Romans 12:3

 

“Let them who think they stand, take heed lest they fall.”

“If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall.”

1 Corinthians 10:12

 

“Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the Devil prowls around like a roaring Lion,

looking for someone to devour!

Resist him, standing firm in the faith.”

1 Peter 5:8-9

 

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold.

But people are tested by the praise they receive.

Proverbs 27:21

 

“Give thanks to the Lord for He is good,

His mercy endures forever.”

Psalm 136:1

 

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus

because through Christ Jesus the law of the spirit of life

set me free from the law of sin and death.”

Romans 8:1

 

 

Waiting

“Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”

Psalm 27:14

 

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope is in the Lord will renew their strength.

They will soar on wing as eagles; they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:29-31

 

“The Lord longs to be gracious to you

He rises to show compassion

the Lord is a God of justice

blessed are all who wait for Him.”

Isaiah 30:18

 

 

Weak (See Tired Too)

“Be strong in the Lord and in His might and power.”

Ephesians 6:10

 

“My grace is sufficient for you

for my power is made perfect (complete) in weakness.

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses

so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

 

This is why I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships

in persecutions, in difficulties.

For when I Am weak then I Am strong. (Dependant on the Lord)”

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

 

The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the Lord

lack no good thing.”

Psalm 34:8-10

 

 

Wandering\Wondering

 “Remember your creator in the days of your youth

before the days of trouble come and the years approach

when you will say, I find no pleasure in them....

 

Remember Him, before the silver cord is severed

or the golden bowl is broken;

before the pitcher is shattered at the spring

or the wheel broken at the well

and the dust returns to the ground it came from

and the spirit returns to God who gave it.

 

Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter:

fear (revere) God and keep His commandments

for this is the whole duty of mankind.

For God will bring every deed into judgement

including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.”

Ecclesiastes 12:1, 6-7, 13-14

 

“Seek the Lord while He may be found;

call on Him while He is near.

Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts.

Let him turn to the Lord, and

He will have mercy on him, and to our God

for He will freely pardon”      

Isaiah 55:6-7

 

“You will seek me and find me

when you will seek me with all your heart.

I will be found by you,

declares the Lord."

 Jeremiah 29:13-14

 

 

World

“We brought nothing into the world

we can take nothing out”

1 Timothy 6:7

 

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world

but be transformed by the renewal of your mind

(Renovation of your thinking)

then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is

His good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Romans 12:2

 

“Do not Love the world or anything in the world.

If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

For everything in the world, the cravings of the sinful nature

the lust of his eyes, the boasting of what he has and does

(The pride of life)

comes not from the Father but from the world.

The world and its desires pass away.

But the man who does the will of God, lives forever”

1 John 2:15-17

 

Jesus Christ said “In this world you will have trouble but take heart

I have overcome the world.”

John 16:33

 

 

Zealous

“Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervour serving the Lord.

Be joyful in hope. Be patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.

Share with God’s people who are in need and practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; Bless and do not curse.

Rejoice with those who rejoice.

Mourn with those who mourn.

Live in harmony with one another.

Do not be proud, but willing to associate with people of low position.

Do not be conceited. Do not repay evil for evil.”

Romans 12:11-17

 

“The Son of Man (Jesus Christ) will come in His Fathers Glory

with His angels and then He will reward each person

according to what they has done!”

Matthew 16:27

 

“No one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid

Which is Christ.

If any person builds on the foundation using gold, silver,

precious stones, wood hay or straw.

His work will be shown for what it is!

Because the day will bring it to light

It will be revealed with fire

the fire will test the quality of each persons work!

If what they have built survives

They will receive their reward.

If it is burnt up, they will suffer loss

they themselves will be saved!

But only as one escaping through the flames.”

1 Corinthians 3:11-15

 

“I am coming soon and My Reward is with me!

Be faithful unto death and I will give you the Crown of Life.”

Revelation 2:10

 

 

Final Conclusions

“Surely goodness and grace shall follow (pursue) me all the days of my life

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Psalm 23:6

 

“If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord.

So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord”

Romans 14:8

 

“Oh the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God.

How unsearable His judgements and His paths beyond tracing out!

Who has known the mind of the Lord or who has been His councillor

Who has ever given to God? That God should repay him!

 

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.

To Him be the glory forever! Amen.”

Romans 11:33-36

 

“We say with confidence, the Lord is my helper;

I will not be afraid what men do to me”

Hebrews 13:6

 

Guide me in your truth and teach me for you are God my saviour

and my hope is in you all day long.”

Psalm 25:5

 

“I will bless (praise) the Lord at all times.

His praise will always be on my lips.”

Psalm 34:1

 

“From the rising of the sun, to it’s setting,

The Lords name is to be praised.

His glory is above the heavens.”

Psalm 113:3

 

“This is the day that the Lord has made,

we will rejoice and be glad in it.”

Psalm 118:24

 

“What shall we say in response to all this.

If God is for us, who can be against us!

He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all

How will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things.”

Romans 8:31-32

 

“Well Done!!

Good and faithful servant

You have been faithful with a few things

I will put you in charge of many things

Come and share your masters happiness!!”
Matthew 25:21