RIGHTEOUS PERSEVERENCE

Just because a person is righteous before God does not mean there will never be times of failure and defeat. The difference between the righteous children of God and the ungodly is the faith of the righteous will cause them to get up, repent, and keep running the race. Those who do not know that faith will crumble under the strain of defeat.

Read Proverbs 24:16

". . . .for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity." (NIV)

"For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief." (KJV)


  
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OUR SHELTER

Just as a child that is frightened runs to his mother for safety and
assurance, we, as God's children, run to Him for shelter. Just as
the child knows his mother and can rely on her to protect him, we
can know our Lord and fully trust that He will always take care of us.

Read Psalm 9:9,10

"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never
forsaken those who seek you." (NIV)

"The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee." (KJV)


  
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LOOK UP

Because we live in the now and there are many things that grab our attention, it is easy to lose sight of the things that will matter for all eternity. If we keep our minds on eternal things, the distractions of this temporary world will not only pale in comparison, but will take their rightful place in God's eternal plan. This will give us peace and tolerance as we walk through this life.

Read Colossians 3:2

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." (NIV)

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." (KJV)


  
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FORGIVEN AND FORGIVE

God's love and forgiveness is what brought us back into right relationship with Him. What excuse do we have for refusing to show compassion and forgiveness to those who have wronged us? Just pass it on.

Read Colossians 3:13

"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." (NIV)

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." (KJV)


  
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FOOD AND WORK

Food is a life sustaining necessity. The problem is, food does not magically appear in our hands so we can eat. Someone has to hunt the food, grow the food, harvest the food, and prepare the food. We are commanded to be a part of the process that makes food available by exerting effort. Work is
therefore necessary to sustain life. This is even more critical for the spiritual life.

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:10

"For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: 'If a man will not work, he shall not eat.'" (NIV)

"For even when we were with you, this we commanded you,
that if any would not work, neither should he eat." (KJV)





  
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DANGER IN SEEKING RICHES

Those who seek only after material things are most vulnerable to giving in to temptations to gain more. They become trapped in their search for riches, making unwise decisions that eventually destroy their souls. Loving to be rich is the source from which many evil things come.

Read 1 Timothy 6:9,10

"People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

"But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." (KJV)



  
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This warning cannot be stressed enough. In these end times, all events are unfolding unleashed evil, dangers, tribulations, and devastation. Be alert! Be prepared by seeking close communion with the Lord.

Read 2 Timothy 3:1

"But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days." (NIV)

"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come."(KJV)




  
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WHERE IS YOUR HEART

It is easy for our spiritual gifts from God to become our own. If that happens, our total devotion and intentions of the heart become tainted and our God receives no glory from the very gifts we are given for His use. But God is faithful. He is always monitoring our hearts and prompting us to get our spirits in tune with Him. If we look
for Him to do this and obey, He will make Himself know to us. If we continue in our own selfish way, we will be left to our own destructive course.

Read 1 Chronicles 28:9

"And you my son, Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every motive behind the thoughts. If you seek him, he will be found by you; but if you forsake him, he will reject you forever." (NIV)

"And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever." (KJV)


 
  
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The pure heart sees things through the eye of God, increasing closeness and confidence in God. The corrupted mind sees things in a self gratifying or perverted way so that sin increases and the sovereignty of God becomes minimized. These people claim to be godly and righteous, but their actions prove that they are imposters. They are cancer to the body of Christ and they hinder those who seek the Truth.

Read Titus 1:15,16

"To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted. They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good."

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HONOR MARRIAGE

Marriage is created by God to be highly esteemed, respect, and revered. Marriage can never be taken too seriously. Violation of the marriage bond brings the guilty into dangerous judgment.

Read Hebrews 13:4

"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and the sexually immoral."



 
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THE SOUL LIVES

Physical death is inescapable for all of us. But, thanks be to God,
He does not allow our soul to die. He provides the Way for all to be
united with Him forever.

Read 2 Samuel 14:14

"Like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be recovered, so
we must die. But God does not take away life; instead, he devises
ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him."



 
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CONFESS AND PRAY

When we admit our faults and shortcomings to each other, it clears our minds
and strengthens us to trust in the Lord for grace to be more like Him. Praying
for one another promotes Godly love, empathy, and accountability. Even more, it promotes healing as God always responds to the powerful and earnest prayers of His righteous ones.

Read James 5:16

"Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that
you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."



 
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PEACE OF MIND

To be kept by God during difficult times and even good times is such a comfort. In His grace and mercy, He keeps us with more than adequate peace, it is with perfect peace. This is for those whose minds are supported by confidence and trust in Him at all times.

Read Isaiah 26:3

"You will keep in perfect peace him who mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."



 
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HIS TIME NOT OURS

God is not confined to and does not move in our system of time. Unfortunately
we are confined to time and we expect Him to be. Actually, God moves from the
unfolding of His eternal plan that gives you, me, and all who walk the earth, an
opportunity to change our ways and commit our lives to Him.

Read 2 Peter 3:9

"The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.
He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come
to repentance."



 
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God has all wisdom to design and create perfectly, and all power and strength to bring it about without flaw. Anyone who believes he can bypass or escape from God is a fool. If God destroys something, it cannot be rebuilt without His will to do so. If a person is bound up or imprisoned, only God can set him free.

Read Job 12:13,14

To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are
his. What he tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man he imprisons
cannot be released."





 
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RIGHTEOUSNESS

Because we know that God is righteous, we have the ability
to know those who are His children. They are living and doing
what is right.

Read 1 John 2:29

"If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who
does what is right has been born of him."



 
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GOD'S STRENGTH

There is no strength within us that does not come from the Lord. He is our only source of strength. His strength allows us to accomplish things we never thought possible.

Read Habakkuk 3:19

The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights."



 
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LIGHT TO SEE HIS GLORY

God spoke light into existence at the beginning of creation. He puts that same light into our hearts so that we can see the truth about Christ, who is the reflection of God's glory.

Read 2 Corinthians 4:6

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ."



 
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OBEDIENCE AND SACRIFICE

"When performing outward good works becomes more important than
the inward obedient attitude, God becomes displeased. It is a sacrifice
of time and energy to volunteer to clean the church, but it is a greater
spiritual work to bring all of your thoughts captive to Christ. Make this
more important in your life without neglecting the good works.

Read 1 Samuel 15:22

"Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in
obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to
heed is better than the fat of rams."

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When we are truly born again we are overcomers of this world, because we are His children and He overcame the world. By faith in Him, He leads us to victory.

Read 1 John 5:4

"..for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith."



 
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