Aaron Cano

James 4:16

James 4:16 (MSG)
As it is, you are full of your grandiose selves. All such vaunting self-importance is evil. In fact, if you know the right thing to do and don't do it, that, for you, is evil.

1 Corinthians 10:23

1 Corinthians 10:23 (MSG)
Looking at it one way, you could say, "Anything goes. Because of God's immense generosity and grace, we don't have to dissect and scrutinize every action to see if it will pass muster." But the point is not to just get by. We want to live well, but our foremost efforts should be to help others live well.

Galatians 5:22

Galatians 5:22 (MSG)
But what happens when we live God's way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and a conviction that a basic holiness permeates things and people. We find ourselves involved in loyal commitments, not needing to force our way in life, able to marshal and direct our energies wisely.

Luke 11:23

Luke 11:23 (MSG)
"This is war, and there is no neutral ground. If you're not on my side, you're the enemy; if you're not helping, you're making things worse.

get along, different opinions

Romans 14:1-23 (MSG)
Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don't see things the way you do. And don't jump all over them every time they do or say something you don't agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently.

obey land laws

Romans 13:1-5 (MSG)
Be a good citizen. All governments are under God. Insofar as there is peace and order, it's God's order. So live responsibly as a citizen. If you're irresponsible to the state, then you're irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you're trying to get by with something. Decent citizens should have nothing to fear.

foolish word to sinners

1 Corinthians 1:18 (MSG)
The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out. It's written, I'll turn conventional wisdom on its head, I'll expose so-called experts as crackpots. So where can you find someone truly wise, truly educated, truly intelligent in this day and age? Hasn't God exposed it all as pretentious nonsense? Since the world in all its fancy wisdom never had a clue when it came to knowing God, God in his wisdom took delight in using what the world considered dumb—preaching, of all things!—to bring those who trust him into the way of salvation.

think on these things

Philippians 4:8 (MSG)
Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

speaking good

1 Peter 3:10 (MSG)
Whoever wants to embrace life and see the day fill up with good, Here's what you do: Say nothing evil or hurtful;

work and eat

Proverbs 12:9 (MSG)
Better to be ordinary and work for a living than act important and starve in the process.

love speaks

John 13:35 (MSG)
This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples-when they see the love you have for each other."

this is that

Joel 2:28-29 (MSG)
"And that's just the beginning: After that— "I will pour out my Spirit on every kind of people: Your sons will prophesy, also your daughters. Your old men will dream, your young men will see visions. I'll even pour out my Spirit on the servants, men and women both. I'll set wonders in the sky above and signs on the earth below: Blood and fire and billowing smoke, the sun turning black and the moon blood-red, Before the Judgment Day of God, the Day tremendous and awesome. Whoever calls, 'Help, God!' gets help. On Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be a great rescue—just as God said. Included in the survivors are those that God calls."

forgiveness

Matthew 6:14-15 (MSG)
"In prayer there is a connection between what God does and what you do. You can't get forgiveness from God, for instance, without also forgiving others. If you refuse to do your part, you cut yourself off from God's part.

lyrics?

Psalm 119:114 (MSG)
You're my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me.

Psalm 119:117 (MSG)
Stick with me and I'll be all right; I'll give total allegiance to your definitions of life.

Psalm 119:120 (MSG)
I shiver in awe before you; your decisions leave me speechless with reverence.

Psalm 119:129 (MSG)
Every word you give me is a miracle word— how could I help but obey? Break open your words, let the light shine out, let ordinary people see the meaning. Mouth open and panting, I wanted your commands more than anything. Turn my way, look kindly on me, as you always do to those who personally love you. Steady my steps with your Word of promise so nothing malign gets the better of me. Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way. Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. I cry rivers of tears because nobody's living by your book!

Psalm 119:135 (MSG)
Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.

Psalm 119:141 (MSG)
I'm too young to be important, but I don't forget what you tell me.

Psalm 119:145 (MSG)
I call out at the top of my lungs, "god! Answer! I'll do whatever you say." I called to you, "Save me so I can carry out all your instructions." I was up before sunrise, crying for help, hoping for a word from you. I stayed awake all night, prayerfully pondering your promise. In your love, listen to me; in your justice, god, keep me alive. As those out to get me come closer and closer, they go farther and farther from the truth you reveal; But you're the closest of all to me, god, and all your judgments true. I've known all along from the evidence of your words that you meant them to last forever.

Psalm 119:147-149 (MSG)
I was up before sunrise, crying for help, hoping for a word from you.

Psalm 119:156 (MSG)
Your mercies, God, run into the billions; following your guidelines, revive me.

Psalm 119:162 (MSG)
I'm ecstatic over what you say, like one who strikes it rich.

Psalm 119:171-174 (MSG)
Let praise cascade off my lips; after all, you've taught me the truth about life!

Psalm 119:176 (MSG)
And should I wander off like a lost sheep-seek me! I'll recognize the sound of your voice.

lyrics?

Psalm 119:70 (MSG)
They're bland as a bucket of lard, while I dance to the tune of your revelation.

Psalm 119:72 (MSG)
Truth from your mouth means more to me than striking it rich in a gold mine.

life and death tongue power

Proverbs 18:21 (MSG)
Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit—you choose.

future jesus

Revelation 19:11-16 (MSG)
Then I saw Heaven open wide—and oh! a white horse and its Rider. The Rider, named Faithful and True, judges and makes war in pure righteousness. His eyes are a blaze of fire, on his head many crowns. He has a Name inscribed that's known only to himself. He is dressed in a robe soaked with blood, and he is addressed as "Word of God." The armies of Heaven, mounted on white horses and dressed in dazzling white linen, follow him. A sharp sword comes out of his mouth so he can subdue the nations, then rule them with a rod of iron. He treads the winepress of the raging wrath of God, the Sovereign-Strong. On his robe and thigh is written, King of kings, Lord of lords.

sin? fatal?

1 John 5:16-17 (MSG)
For instance, if we see a Christian believer sinning (clearly I'm not talking about those who make a practice of sin in a way that is "fatal," leading to eternal death), we ask for God's help and he gladly gives it, gives life to the sinner whose sin is not fatal. There is such a thing as a fatal sin, and I'm not urging you to pray about that. Everything we do wrong is sin, but not all sin is fatal.

back slide

2 Peter 2:21 (MSG)
Better not to have started out on the straight road to God than to start out and then turn back, repudiating the experience and the holy command.

when bad happens

1 Peter 4:12-13 (MSG)
Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.

don't owe them an answer

1 Peter 4:3-5 (MSG)
You've already put in your time in that God-ignorant way of life, partying night after night, a drunken and profligate life. Now it's time to be done with it for good. Of course, your old friends don't understand why you don't join in with the old gang anymore. But you don't have to give an account to them. They're the ones who will be called on the carpet—and before God himself.

sarcasm

1 Peter 3:9 (MSG)
That goes for all of you, no exceptions. No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm. Instead, bless-that's your job, to bless. You'll be a blessing and also get a blessing.

unfair punishment..for david

1 Peter 2:20 (MSG)
There's no particular virtue in accepting punishment that you well deserve. But if you're treated badly for good behavior and continue in spite of it to be a good servant, that is what counts with God.

good stuff..test gold

1 Peter 1:7 (MSG)
Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through this suffering comes out proved genuine. When Jesus wraps this all up, it's your faith, not your gold, that God will have on display as evidence of his victory.

swear to god

James 5:12 (MSG)
And since you know that he cares, let your language show it. Don't add words like "I swear to God" to your own words. Don't show your impatience by concocting oaths to hurry up God. Just say yes or no. Just say what is true. That way, your language can't be used against you.