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  • Ephesians 5:3

    Ephesians 5:3 (NASB)
    But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints;

    Created 2 days ago

    Labels: lust sex

  • 2 Corinthians 10:5

    2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB)
    We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,

    Created 2 days ago

    Labels: evil thoughts lust sex

  • Temptation

    1 Corinthians 10:13 (NASB)
    No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

    Created 2 days ago

    Labels: lust sex temptation

  • Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

    Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NASB)
    The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person.

    Created 2 days ago

    Labels: lust sex

  • Idols

    "God made man in His own image, and man returned the favor." -Voltaire

    Created 2 days ago

    Romans 1:22 (NASB), Romans 1:23 (NASB)

  • The Heart of Giving

    This is how we are to tithe, pay taxes, give to the poor and needy: whatever we can give, with love.

    Created 2 days ago

    Exodus 25:1 (NASB), Exodus 25:2 (NASB)

  • It's the Thought That Counts

    Giving to those in need, whether directly or through charity/church always benefits them. But God is more concerned with your intent in giving. He wants us to give willingly, with love.

    Created 2 days ago

    1 Corinthians 13:1 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:2 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:3 (NASB)

  • Proverbs 13:24

    Proverbs 13:24 (NASB)
    He who withholds his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

    Created 6 days ago

    Labels: discipline

  • James 1:14-15

    James 1:14-15 (NASB)
    But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust.

    Created 6 days ago

    Labels: lust sex

  • Colossians 3:5

    Colossians 3:5 (NASB)
    Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry.

    Created 6 days ago

    Labels: lust sex

  • Matthew 5:28

    Matthew 5:28 (NASB)
    but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

    Created 8 days ago

    Labels: lust sex

  • Evident Existence

    If you seek Him, you will find Him. Throughout history people/societies have sensed a "Greater Power." Most have created their own gods to fill this place instead of seeking the one true God. If they…

    Created 9 days ago

    Romans 1:19 (NASB), Romans 1:20 (NASB)

  • God's Wrath

    This is not a sudden angry reaction to recent offense. God's wrath is a building up of His righteous punishment for our deliberate disobedience or abandonment of Him.

    Created 9 days ago

    Romans 1:18 (NASB)

  • Money

    1 Timothy 6:10 (NASB)
    For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

    Created 9 days ago

    Labels: evil money

  • Love of Money

    Money is amoral; it is neither good or evil. It is the -love- of money that leads to evil: greed, selfish gratification, violence, compromise, betrayal, etc. Akin, Delilah, Ananias & Sapphira, Judas...

    Created 9 days ago

    1 Timothy 6:10 (NASB)

  • Genesis 32:1

    Genesis 32:1 (NASB)
    Now as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him.

    Created 12 days ago

    Labels: angels

  • Mysterious Angels

    I find it interesting that there's mention of angels meeting Jacob here, but no word about why... were they giving him guidance on how to deal with his brother? Did they travel with him as protection?…

    Created 12 days ago

    Genesis 32:1 (NASB), Genesis 32:2 (NASB)

  • Jacob's Ladder

    Genesis 28:12 (NASB)
    He had a dream, and behold, a ladder was set on the earth with its top reaching to heaven; and behold, the angels of God were ascending and descending on it.

    Created 14 days ago

    Labels: dream

  • Money Stewardship

    Know where your money goes, so that you can better manage what God has entrusted you with.

    Created 16 days ago

    Proverbs 27:23 (NASB), Proverbs 27:24 (NASB)

  • Proverbs 14:23

    Proverbs 14:23 (NASB)
    In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty.

    Created 16 days ago

    Labels: poverty work

  • Silent Wisdom

    Job 13:5 (NASB)
    "O that you would be completely silent, And that it would become your wisdom!

    Created 21 days ago

    Labels: quiet silence tongue wisdom

  • Job 8:9

    Job 8:9 (NASB)
    "For we are only of yesterday and know nothing, Because our days on earth are as a shadow.

    Created 26 days ago

    Labels: humility

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    2012-05-06

  • Obligated to Witness

    Romans 1:14 (NASB)
    I am under obligation both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.

    Created 30 days ago

    Labels: witness

  • Love "Poem"

    1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NASB)
    Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag and is not arrogant,

    Created 30 days ago

    Labels: love

  • Visiting

    Romans 1:10 (NASB)
    always in my prayers making request, if perhaps now at last by the will of God I may succeed in coming to you.

    Created 30 days ago

    Labels: prayer travel visiting

  • Life focus

    Ephesians 6:7 (NASB)
    With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men,

    Created 30 days ago

    Labels: love others service works

  • Pay Draw

    Deuteronomy 24:14-15 (NASB)
    "You shall not oppress a hired servant who is poor and needy, whether he is one of your countrymen or one of your aliens who is in your land in your towns.

    Created 30 days ago

    Labels: compassion money

  • Revelation 12:7

    Revelation 12:7 (NASB)
    And there was war in heaven, Michael and his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels waged war,

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: michael

  • Jude 1:9

    Jude 1:9 (NASB)
    But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!"

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: michael

  • Feel-good Churches

    2 Timothy 4:2-4 (NASB)
    preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: astray deception false lies

  • Women Not to Lead Men

    1 Timothy 2:12 (NASB)
    But I do not allow a woman to teach or exercise authority over a man, but to remain quiet.

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: leadership roles women

  • Fruit of the Spirit

    Galatians 5:22-23 (NASB)
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

    Created about 1 month ago

    Labels: fruit

  • Pride

    God deals with arrogance and vanity.

    Created 3 months ago

    Acts 12:23 (NASB)

  • Peter's Vision

    Acts 10:11-16 (NASB)
    and he *saw the sky opened up, and an object like a great sheet coming down, lowered by four corners to the ground,

    Created 3 months ago

    Labels: animals food unclean

  • Peace

    Simply put: Don't worry.

    Created 3 months ago

    John 14:27 (NIV)

  • Question Everything

    Anything you hear, read, think, or do, verify with God's Word its accuracy and truth. Especially within the context, and cross references.

    Created 3 months ago

    Acts 17:11 (NASB)

  • Me or God?

    Who are you loving and serving more in your life? Who's will, desires, needs, and demands have priority? Who does your life show is more important to you?

    Created 3 months ago

    1 John 2:15 (NASB), 1 John 2:16 (NASB)

  • "Said" Faith or "Saving" Faith?

    "Said faith claims "I am saved because God loves me." "Saving faith shows "I am living for God because I am saved." Are you simply saying that you are saved, or does your life show that you love Him?

    Created 3 months ago

    Romans 1:29 (NASB), Romans 1:30 (NASB), Romans 1:31 (NASB), Romans 1:32 (NASB)

  • Treasure Revealed

    Your life and your actions will reveal what is truly in your heart. You -are- what you do and say.

    Created 3 months ago

    Luke 6:45 (NASB)

  • Direct Access

    This is representative of the direct access to the presence of God we now have, through prayer. We no longer need an intermediary, such as a priest, prophet, or "saints", as some religions teach.

    Created 4 months ago

    Mark 15:38 (NASB)

  • Believer or Follower

    Not those who claim to believe in Christ, but those who are truly followers, for God's glory, not their own.

    Created 4 months ago

    Mark 9:40 (NASB), Mark 9:41 (NASB)

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  • Let It Go

    When you witness to others and they don't listen, just "shake it off," put it behind you, and let it go. Don't let their closed-minded denial get to you.

    Created 4 months ago

    Mark 6:11 (NASB)

  • "The Meek"

    Not shy timidity, but power under control, with godly wisdom.

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 5:5 (NASB)

  • No Eternal Marriage

    This verse -clearly- says that people can -not- be bonded in marriage in heaven, as some religions believe.

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 22:30 (NASB)

  • What Resurrection?

    This was written after Jesus'. His or some previous? This actually refers to the resurrection at the Rapture, when we receive our new bodies. (See verse 30.)

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 22:23 (NASB)

  • You -Will- Have Problems

    God will never cause problems in your life. Whatever problems are not caused by your own decisions will likely be caused by someone else who was given the same free will that God gave to you. Accept the…

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 18:7 (NASB)

  • Why, God?

    Many times in our lives we experience things that we have no control over and wonder why God lets them happen. Sometimes there may be a lesson in it for us. Sometimes it's an experience we can use later…

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 1:5 (NASB)

  • The Importance of Attending Church

    Without the support, insights, fellowship, and reminders we get with regular church attendance, we will be much more easily misled by the views of the secular world, and drift away from a real relationship…

    Created 4 months ago

    Hebrews 10:25 (NASB), Hebrews 10:26 (NASB), Hebrews 10:27 (NASB)

  • Correction, Not Judgement

    This verse commands us to approach others, especially fellow Christians,to correct,rebuke, and encourage. This does not mean looking down our noses at them for falling into sin,but reaching out to lift…

    Created 4 months ago

    2 Timothy 4:2 (NASB)

  • Example of "Blameless"

    Daniel was apparently a perfect example of the "blameless life we are to exhibit as Christians, and especially elders. Not only doing no wrong, but doing nothing that our enemies can even interpret as…

    Created 5 months ago

    Daniel 6:4 (NASB)

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