When he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. … For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. … I have refined you, though not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.
James
October 10, 2019
We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will
Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. … Yet not as I will, but as you will. … Praise the Lord, you his servants who do his will.
October 3, 2019
Run in such a way as to get the prize
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize?
September 26, 2019
You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am
God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
September 18, 2019
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil
During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered. … For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who
September 17, 2019
Live in harmony with one another
Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
September 13, 2019
With the Lord at my right hand I will not be shaken
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
August 20, 2019
The God we serve is able to deliver us
There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save. … And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
August 18, 2019
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins
Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. … Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned. … Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and
August 14, 2019
Do not rule over them ruthlessly but fear your God
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.