Mt 5:8
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
MacDonald on Heb 12:14
What this verse means is that there must be practical holiness as a proof of the new life within. If a person is not growing more holy, he is not saved. When the Holy Spirit indwells a person, He manifest His presence by a separated life. It is a matter of cause and effect; if Christ has been received, the rivers of living water will flow.
Gal 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
1Ti 6:6
But godliness with contentment is great gain,
Guest Blogger: A Repentant Heart
Blog: 11/6/20
MacDonald on Heb 12:14
What this verse means is that there must be practical holiness as a proof of the new life within. If a person is not growing more holy, he is not saved. When the Holy Spirit indwells a person, He manifest His presence by a separated life. It is a matter of cause and effect; if Christ has been received, the rivers of living water will flow.
Ps 51:10
Create in me a clean [pure] heart, O God, and renew [repair] a right [firm, steadfast] spirit within me.
McLaren on Ps 51:10
He sees that a spirit which is conscious of its relation to God, and set free from the perturbations of sin, will be a spirit firm and settled, established and immovable in its obedience and its faith.
Ps 51:10
Create in me a clean [pure] heart, O God, and renew [repair] a right [firm, steadfast] spirit within me.
Jn 17:17
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.
Jas 1:21-22
Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save [sozo – means “to cure, heal, restore to health”] your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Pr 17:6 [Amplified]
Grandchildren are the crown of aged men,
And the glory of children is their fathers [who live godly lives].
Pr 17:6 [NLT]
Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents are the pride of their children.
Pr 17:6 [Message]
Old people are distinguished by grandchildren; children take pride in their parents.
“Alternatives” to God’s Will
Unless God builds the house, watches over the city, or provides you with work, it is done in vain. (Ps 127:1-2)
Divine Institutions
God is the one who created the institutions of marriage and family. He also chose to make us in His own image. So, it makes sense that since family is a big deal to God, then it’s a big deal to us, as well.
The Friends and Family Plan
Blog – 10/30/20
Love
1Pe 1:22
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart,
1Co 16:14
Let all that you do be done in love.