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Ps 145:14
The LORD upholds all who are falling
and raises up all who are bowed down.
Jn 16:33
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
2Ti 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Jn 15:18
“If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you.”
2Co 12:10
For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Lk 6:22
“Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man!
We Have Been Called
We are to act the part. (Jn 15:16; Rom 8:28; 11:29; 1Co 1:26-27; Eph 4:1-4; 5:1-16; 1Th 2:12; 2Th 1:11-12; 2Pe 1:10)
Jn 15:16
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.
Ro 8:28
we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called
according to his purpose.
Ro 11:29
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.
Eph 5:16
making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
2Pe 1:10
Therefore, brothers, be all the more diligent to confirm your calling and election, for if you practice these qualities you will never fall.
We Have Been Called
We are to act the part. (Jn 15:16; Rom 8:28; 11:29; 1Co 1:26-27; Eph 4:1-4; 5:1-16; 1Th 2:12; 2Th 1:11-12; 2Pe 1:10)
All In
By Stellar Kart
That I am not ashamed, won’t walk away Not trying to disguise, or ever hide the Reason that I choose to be a fool For the one who saved my life I wont apologize
When We’re Obedient, We’re Confident
Anyone or anything that incites us to disobedience ought to be categorically thrown out of our lives! (cp Mk 9:43-48)
Eph 5:15-16
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time,
because the days are evil.
The Two Good Sides of Obedience
Blessings that accompany obedience (e.g. Gal 5:22-23)
Riddance of the fruit of disobedience (e.g. Gal 5:18-21)
Be Encouraged!
Eph 5:9, 13-14for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true…But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light [the good, the bad, the ugly]. We must learn to differentiate between God’s economy and Satan’s. We are blessed when we do.
Php 3:8 [Amplified Classic]
Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord and of progressively becoming more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him [of perceiving and recognizing and understanding Him more fully and clearly]. For His sake I have lost everything and consider it all to be mere rubbish (refuse, dregs – skubalon – dung, also), in order that I may win (gain) Christ (the Anointed One).
Your Life Has Value
God has given each of us a gift called “life”. It is our precious opportunity to bring glory to God on Earth. How shall we use it? How shall we “spend” our God-given resources? In which economy are we merchandising in? (Ref: Ro 12:1-2; 6:11-13)
Why Read Your Bible?
The Word of God never returns empty handed (ala Is 55:11). It is perfect in its quest to set you free. It is, therefore, the greatest possible investment we can ever make with whatever precious resources God has given us (e.g., our soul, our time, our gratitude).
He Will Not Fail You (Josh 1:5; 1Ch 28:20)
“God is love” (1Jn 4:16)
“Love never fails” (1Co 13:8)
Col 3:14 [ESV]
And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.