Thad Wood

Don't let work override faith

Romans 9:30-32 (ESV)
What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith;

Psalm 49:15

Psalm 49:15 (ESV)
But God will ransom my soul from the power of Sheol, for he will receive me. Selah

Luke 10:38

Luke 10:38 (ESV)
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house.

Luke 10:39

Luke 10:39 (ESV)
And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching.

Luke 10:40

Luke 10:40 (ESV)
But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, "Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me."

Luke 10:41

Luke 10:41 (ESV)
But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things,

Luke 10:42

Luke 10:42 (ESV)
but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her."

1 Chronicles 16:32

1 Chronicles 16:32 (ESV)
Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!

Psalm 16:11

Psalm 16:11 (ESV)
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Romans 8:17

Romans 8:17 (NLT)
And since we are his children, we are his heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory. But if we are to share his glory, we must also share his suffering.

Psalm 39:6

Psalm 39:6 (ESV)
Surely a man goes about as a shadow! Surely for nothing they are in turmoil; man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather!

Psalm 39:5

Psalm 39:5 (ESV)
Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Selah

Psalm 39:4

Psalm 39:4 (ESV)
"O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am!

Psalm 34:18

Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Psalm 16:10

Psalm 16:10 (ESV)
For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.

Psalm 16:9

Psalm 16:9 (ESV)
Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.

Psalm 16:8

Psalm 16:8 (ESV)
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.

Psalm 16:7

Psalm 16:7 (ESV)
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.

Psalm 16:6

Psalm 16:6 (ESV)
The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.

Psalm 16:5

Psalm 16:5 (ESV)
The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.

Psalm 16:4

Psalm 16:4 (ESV)
The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.

Psalm 16:3

Psalm 16:3 (ESV)
As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.

Psalm 16:2

Psalm 16:2 (ESV)
I say to the Lord, "You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you."

Psalm 16:1

Psalm 16:1 (ESV)
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.