Mason Matthieu

Gods presence ALWAYS

Joshua 1:9 (NLT)
This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Psalm 51:1-2

Psalm 51:1-2 (NIV84)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.

Perseverance

Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV84)
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

Redeemed

1 Peter 1:18-23 (NIV84)
For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers,

Obedience After Receiving Grace

1 Peter 1:13-15 (NIV84)
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self‑controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Battling Sin

Romans 7:15-25 (NIV84)
I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.

Romans 13:8

Romans 13:8 (NIV84)
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.

Isaiah 55:8-9

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV84)
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord.

VDay Slap in the face

Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV84)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 3:17-19

Philippians 3:17-19 (NIV84)
Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.

Proverbs 11:4, Proverbs 11:16

Proverbs 11:4 (NIV84)
Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.

Proverbs 11:16 (NIV84)
A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

Only fear God

John 15:18-21 (NLT)
“If the world hates you, remember that it hated me first.

Only fear God

Matthew 10:28 (NLT)
“Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Result of patience in suffering

1 Peter 2:20-23 (NLT)
Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you.

Philippians 3:13-14

Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV)
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead,

Isaiah 51:12-16

Isaiah 51:12-16 (NKJV)
I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid Of a man who will die, And of the son of a man who will be made like grass?

Jeremiah 9:24

Jeremiah 9:24 (CEV)
If you feel you must brag, then have enough sense to brag about worshiping me, the [Lord]. What I like best is showing kindness, justice, and mercy to everyone on earth.

Proverbs 17:27

Proverbs 17:27 (CEV)
It makes a lot of sense to be a person of few words and to stay calm.

Proverbs 11:22

Proverbs 11:22 (CEV)
A beautiful woman who acts foolishly is like a gold ring on the snout of a pig.

Luke 9:62

Luke 9:62 (CEV)
Jesus answered, “Anyone who starts plowing and keeps looking back isn't worth a thing to God's kingdom!”

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10

Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 (CEV)
Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. But don't forget that God will judge you for everything you do.

Ecclesiastes 7:16-18, Ecclesiastes 7:21-22, Ecclesiastes 7:26

Ecclesiastes 7:16-18 (CEV)
So don't destroy yourself by being too good or acting too smart!

Ecclesiastes 7:21-22 (CEV)
Don't listen to everything that everyone says, or you might hear your servant cursing you.

Ecclesiastes 7:26 (CEV)
Here is what I discovered: A bad woman is worse than death. She is a trap, reaching out with body and soul to catch you. But if you obey God, you can escape. If you don't obey, you are done for.