Inferiority

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“...I don't associate with many people, I've always felt inferior to others...”

Kelly/ Quincy, Washington U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Inferiority

The state of not being good, or not as good as someone or something else:

Dictionary-Cambridge.org

God never created anything inferior!

If you are a Christian, The Lord Jesus has brought your name before His Father in heaven!

Matthew 10:32,33 NLT

32 “Everyone who acknowledges Me publicly here on earth, I will also acknowledge before My Father in heaven.

33 But everyone who denies Me here on earth, I will also deny before My Father in heaven.

Even after years of ministry, the Apostle Paul, maintained that he was far from perfect, but even though he wasn't, he knew that above all else, he should keep on going, keep on reaching for the prize!

Philippians 3:12-16 NLT (Pressing toward the Goal

12 I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me.

13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead,

14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

15 Let all who are spiritually mature agree on these things. If you disagree on some point, I believe God will make it plain to you.

16 But we must hold on to the progress we have already made.

The most insignificant Christian, if faithful to The Lord, is a chosen vessel, for His use!

II Timothy 2:20,21 NLT

20 In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use.

21 If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for The Master to use you for every good work.

I John 4:15 KJV

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is The Son Of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

God created us, in His very own image!

Genesis 1:27 NLT

So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.

Are you loved and special, in the eyes of God?

Psalm 139:13-18 NLT

13 You me and me delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.

14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.

15 You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.

16 You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.

17 How precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered!

18 I can’t even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, You are still with me!

Matthew 10:29-31 NLT (Precious to God)

29 What is the price of two sparrows—one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it.

30 And the very hairs on your head are all numbered.

31 So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.

John 3:16 KJV

For God so loved the world, that He gave his Only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 3:38,39 KJV

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Prayer:

Jeremiah 29:11-14 NLT

11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says The Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

12 In those days when you pray, I will listen.

13 If you look for Me whole heartedly, you will find Me.

14 I will be found by you,” says The Lord..."

Sin-Freedom From

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Bible Questions Answered:

“...I've confessed that I have sinned, I have called on the Lord, and asked him to be my Savior, but how do I keep from sin....?

Rodney/ Quincy, Washington U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

( Mother-Love )

Some think today, that we need a mother watching over us to keep us! And how true that is, and who is this great mother? Why it is Almighty God!

He likens Himself to a great eagle, calling His eaglets to gather safely under His wings!

(Pastor are you sure this is what the bible teaches?”)

Yes let's read The Word and see!

See the blog posting.... Mother-Love

Psalm 17:8 KJV (Read 1-15, and see that it is “The Lord,” speaking)

Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,

Psalm 36:7 KJV

How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.

Psalm 42:8 NLT

"...Each day The Lord pours His unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing His songs, praying to God who gives me life.

Psalm 56:13 NLT

For you have rescued me from death; you have kept my feet from slipping. So now I can walk in your presence, O God, in your Life-giving Light.

Psalm 57:1 KJV

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

Psalm 63:7 KJV

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.

Psalm 66:8,9 NLT

8 Let the whole world bless our God and loudly sing His praises.

9 Our lives are in His hands, and He keeps our feet from stumbling.

Psalm 121:1-8 NLT

I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there?

2 My help comes from The Lord, who made heaven and earth!

3 He will not let you stumble; The One who watches over you will not slumber.

4 Indeed, He who watches over Israel (Christians-Spiritual Israel.ed) never slumbers or sleeps.

5 The Lord Himself watches over you! The Lord stands beside you as your protective shade.

6 The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon at night.

7 The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life.

8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever.

Isaiah 42:8 KJV

5 Thus saith God The Lord, He that created the heavens, and stretched them out; He that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; He that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

6 I The Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand..."

7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

8 I am The Lord: that is My name: and My glory will I not give to another, neither My praisM to graven images.

Isaiah 61:1-3 KJV

1 The Spirit Of The Lord God is upon Me; because The Lord hath anointed Me to preach Good Tidings unto the meek; He hath sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of The Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

3 To appoint unto them that mourn..., to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of The Lord, that He might be glorified.

John 8:32,36 KJV

32 And ye shall know The Truth, and The Truth shall make you free.

36 If The Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

Hebrews 13:5 NLT

"...For God has said,“I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”

I Peter 1:5 NLT

And through your faith, God is protecting you by His power..."

Well as these scriptures have shown us, our Living God, will keep us, keep us if we stay close to Him!

Psalm 91:1 KJV

He that dwelleth in the secret place of The Most High shall abide under the shadow of The Almighty.

We must be close, to be in someones shadow! So the question today is, are we living close to The Lord?

Are we feasting every day upon His Word, the place of our spiritual sustenance?

Matthew 4:4 KJV

But He answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every Word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Psalm 119:11 KJV

Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

Prayer:

John 17:11,12 NLT

11 Now I am departing from the world; they are staying in this world, but I am coming to you. Holy Father, you have given Me your name; now protect them by the power of your name so that they will be united just as We are.

12 During My time here, I protected them by the power of the name you gave Me. I guarded them so that not one was lost..."

Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Courage Versus Cowardice.

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Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Courage Versus Cowardice.

Bible Texts:

Courage:

Acts 15:24-27 NLT

24 “We understand that some men from here have troubled you and upset you with their teaching, but we did not send them!

25 So we decided, having come to complete agreement, to send you official representatives, along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,

26 who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 27 We are sending Judas and Silas to confirm what we have decided concerning your question.

Cowardice:

Proverbs 29:25 NLT

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting The Lord means safety.

The Word, Courage:

Joshua 1:9 KJV

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for The Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

I Chronicles 28:20 NLT

Then David continued, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for The Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you..."

Psalm 23:1-6 KJV

1 The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of The Lord for ever.

Psalm 27:1,14 KJV

1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

14 Wait on The Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on The Lord.

Psalm 31:24 KJV

Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in The Lord.

Psalm 56:3,4 KJV

3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

4 In God I will praise His Word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Psalm 112:6,7 NLT

6 Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered.

7 They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust The Lord to care for them.

Isaiah 41:10-13 NLT

10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand.

11 “See, all your angry enemies lie there, confused and humiliated. Anyone who opposes you will die and come to nothing.

12 You will look in vain for those who tried to conquer you. Those who attack you will come to nothing.

13 For I hold you by your right hand— I, The Lord your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.

Mark 5:36 KJV

As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, He saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

John 14:27 KJV

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

I Corinthians 15:58 NLT

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for The Lord, for you know that nothing you do for The Lord is ever useless.

I Corinthians 16:13 NLT

Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous.

Ephesians 6:10 KJV

Finally, my brethren, be strong in The Lord, and in the power of His might.

Philippians 1:27,28 NLT

27 Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of The Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is The Good News.

28 Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies. This will be a sign to them that they are going to be destroyed, but that you are going to be saved, even by God Himself.

II Timothy 1:7 KJV

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

The Word, Cowardice:

Proverbs 28:1 NLT

The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the Godly are as bold as lions.

Proverbs 29:25 NLT

Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting The Lord means safety.

Isaiah 51:12 KJV

“I, yes I, am The One who comforts you. So why are you afraid of mere humans, who wither like the grass and disappear?

Matthew 8:26 KJV

And He saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then He arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

Matthew 26:56 KJV

But all this was done, that The Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook Him, and fled.

Mark 4:38 KJV

And He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake Him, and say unto Him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?

Mark 6:48-51 KJV

48 And He saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night He cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.

49 But when they saw Him walking upon the sea, they supposed it had been a spirit, and cried out:

50 For they all saw Him, and were troubled. And immediately He talked with them, and saith unto them, Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid.

51 And he went up unto them into the ship; and the wind ceased: and they were sore amazed in themselves beyond measure, and wondered.

Luke 8:25 KJV

And He said unto them, Where is your faith? And they being afraid wondered, saying one to another, What manner of Man is this! for He commandeth even the winds and water, and they obey Him.

Luke 22:54-60 NLT

54 Then took they Him, and led Him, and brought Him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.

55 And when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the hall, and were set down together, Peter sat down among them.

56 But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with Him.

57 And he denied Him, saying, Woman, I know Him not.

58 And after a little while another saw him, and said, Thou art also of them. And Peter said, Man, I am not.

59 And about the space of one hour after another confidently affirmed, saying, Of a truth this fellow also was with Him: for he is a Galilaean.

60 And Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.

John 9:22 NLT

His parents said this because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders, who had announced that anyone saying Jesus was The Messiah would be expelled from the synagogue.

II Timothy 1:7 KJV

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

II Timothy 4:16 NLT

The first time I was brought before the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them.

Revelation 21:8 KJV

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Prayer:

I Corinthians 4:2 KJV

Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

Hebrews 10:23 KJV

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)

Neglectiing The Poor

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“...I pay some tithes, so I do that a little...”

Ben/ Battle Creek, Michigan U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

As God's people, we have an obligation to help the church and the poor!

The Church:

Malachi 3:10 NLT

Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in My Temple.

If you do,” says The Lord Of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put Me to the test!

The Poor:

Matthew 25:31-46 KJV

31 When The Son Of man shall come in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon the throne of His glory:

32 And before Him shall be gathered all nations: and He shall separate them one from another, as A Shepherd divideth His sheep from the goats:

33 And He shall set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.

34 Then shall The King say unto them on His right hand, Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave Me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took Me in:

36 Naked, and ye clothed Me: I was sick, and ye visited Me: I was in prison, and ye came unto Me.

37 Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?

38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?

39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?

40 And The King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me.

41 Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave Me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink:

43 I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in: naked, and ye clothed Me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not.

44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?

45 Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to Me.

46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Giving To Those In Need:

Deuteronomy 15:7-11 NLT

7 “But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land The Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them.

8 Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.

9 Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for canceling debts is close at hand. If you refuse to make the loan and the needy person cries out to The Lord, you will be considered guilty of sin.

10 Give generously to the poor, not grudgingly, for The Lord your God will bless you in everything you do.

11 There will always be some in the land who are poor. That is why I am commanding you to share freely with the poor and with other Israelites in need.

Proverbs 14:21,31 NLT

21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.

31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors Him.

Proverbs 19:17 KJV

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto The Lord; and that which he hath given will He pay him again.

Proverbs 22:9 NLT

Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.

Proverbs 28:27 NLT

Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.

Isaiah 58:10 NLT

Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

Matthew 5:42 KJV

Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

Luke 3:11 NLT

John replied, “If you have two shirts, give one to the poor. If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.”

Luke 12:33,34 NLT

33 “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.

34 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

Luke 14:12-14 NLT

12 Then He turned to His host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” He said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward.

13 Instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind.

14 Then at the resurrection of the righteous, God will reward you for inviting those who could not repay you.”

Acts 20:35 KJV

I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember The Words Of The Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Galatians 2:10 NLT

Their only suggestion was that we keep on helping the poor, which I have always been eager to do.

Prayer:

James 1:27 NLT

Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God The Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

II Peter 1:10

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“Pastor I am not sure what is being said here in 2 Peter 1:10 KJV....”

Ernie/ Round Rock, Texas U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

II Peter 1:10 KJV

Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

To more easily understand this verse....

II Peter 1:10 NLT

So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Do these things, and you will never fall away.

Please Notice: These words of Peter “DO NOT SAY,:” that works will save you, but they are things which should follow the person who is “saved.”

And old saying, and still true!

“We are not saved by works, but we are not saved “from” doing good works!”

Works, The Word:

Matthew 5:16 KJV

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Matthew 16:27 KJV

For The Son Of Man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels; and then He shall reward every man according to his works.

Luke 19:37 KJV

And when He was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

John 9:4 KJV

I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.

John 10:37,38 KJV

37 If I do not the works of My Father, believe Me not.

38 But if I do, though ye believe not Me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that The Father is in Me, and I in Him.

John 14:12 KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.

Ephesians 2:10 KJV

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

I Timothy 6:18,19 NLT

18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

II Timothy 3;16,17 KJV

16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.

Titus 2:7,8,12-14 NLT

7 And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.

8 Teach The Truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.

12 And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God,

13 while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.

14 He gave His Life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds.

Titus 3:8,14 NLT

8 This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote themselves to doing good. These teachings are good and beneficial for everyone.

14 Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.

Hebrews 10:24 KJV

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

James 2:14-26 NLT (Faith without Good Deeds Is Dead)

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing,

16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do?

17 So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

18 Now someone may argue, “Some people have faith; others have good deeds.” But I say, “How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.”

19 You say you have faith, for you believe that there is one God. Good for you! Even the demons believe this, and they tremble in terror.

20 How foolish! Can’t you see that faith without good deeds is useless?

21 Don’t you remember that our ancestor Abraham was shown to be right with God by his actions when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?

22 You see, his faith and his actions worked together. His actions made his faith complete.

23 And so it happened just as The Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

24 So you see, we are shown to be right with God by what we do, not by faith alone.

25 Rahab the prostitute is another example. She was shown to be right with God by her actions when she hid those messengers and sent them safely away by a different road.

26 Just as the body is dead without breath, so also faith is dead without good works.

James 3:13 NLT

If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom.

I Peter 2:12 KJV

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.

Revelation 14:13 KJV

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in The Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith The Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

Revelation 15:3 KJV

And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of The Lamb, saying, Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

We have the confirmation of faith, when our heart is set to help others, and to do good works that bring praise to our Lord!

In all your good works, NEVER EVER FORGET......

Ephesians 2:8,9 KJV

8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is The Gift Of God:

9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

Titus 3:5 KJV

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of The Holy Ghost;

It wasn't your good works that went to the cross, bled and died for your sins!

II Corinthians 5:21 NLT

For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.

Prayer:

Luke 8:15 NLT (Parable of the Farmer Scattering Seed: versus 4-15)

And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s Word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.

Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Contentment Versus Dissatisfaction.

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Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Contentment Versus Dissatisfaction.

Bible Texts:

Contentment:

Philippians 4:11 KJV

Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.

Dissatisfaction:

Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT:

But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless—like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.

The Word, Contentment:

Psalm 16:11 KJV

7Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 23:1 NLT

The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need.

Psalm 37:3-5,16 NLT

3 Trust in The Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.

4 Take delight in The Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires.

5 Commit everything you do to The Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you.

16 It is better to be Godly and have little than to be evil and rich.

Proverbs 16:8 NLT

Better to have little, with Godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.

Proverbs 19:23 KJV

The fear of The Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

Proverbs 28:6,25 NLT

6 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich.

25 Greed causes fighting; trusting The Lord leads to prosperity.

Proverbs 30:8 NLT

First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.

Ecclesiastes 2:24 NLT

So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of God.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 NLT

Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!

Isaiah 26:3 NLT

You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Matthew 6:19-24,34 NLT (Teaching about Money and Possessions)

19 “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal.

20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal.

21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

22 “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light.

23 But when your eye is unhealthy, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!

24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

33 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.

34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

Luke 12:15 KJV

And He said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

II Corinthians 9:8 NLT

And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

Philippians 4:12,13 NLT

12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.

13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Philippians 4:19 KJV

But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

I Timothy 6:6,8,10,17-19 NLT

6 Yet true Godliness with contentment is itself great wealth.

8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

17 Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

Hebrews 13:5 NLT

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said,

“I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”

I Peter 5:6,7 KJV

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time:

7 Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.

The Word, Dissatisfaction:

Proverbs 27:20 NLT

Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied, so human desire is never satisfied.

Isaiah 55:2 KJV

Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labor for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto Me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness.

Ezekiel 7:19 KJV

They shall cast their silver in the streets, and their gold shall be removed: their silver and their gold shall not be able to deliver them in the day of the wrath of The Lord: they shall not satisfy their souls, neither fill their bowels: because it is the stumblingblock of their iniquity.

Micah 6:14 NLT

You will eat but never have enough. Your hunger pangs and emptiness will remain. And though you try to save your money, it will come to nothing in the end. You will save a little, but I will give it to those who conquer you.

Haggai 1:5,6 NLT

5 This is what The Lord Of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you!

6 You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!

Prayer:

Romans 16:17 NLT

And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them.