Friday, April 12, 2019

Responses to God’s Word

Accepting – Acts 8:14
When the apostles in Jerusalem heard that Samaria  had accepted the word of God,  they sent Peter and John  to Samaria.

Believing – John 2:22
After he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said.  Then they believed the scripture  and the words that Jesus had spoken.

Trembling – Isaiah 66:2
Has not my hand made all these things,
 and so they came into being?”
 declares the Lord.
 “These are the ones I look on with favor:
 those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
 and who tremble at my word.

Christians Must

Meekly instruct those who oppose themselves -2 Timothy 2:25
Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth,

Restore the sinning brother in a spirit of meekness – Galatians 6:1
Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit  should restore  that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

Abide in the meekness of wisdom – James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it  by their good life, by deeds  done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Thoughts 

. "Defend the Bible? I would just as soon defend a lion. Just turn the Bible loose. It will defend itself." - Charles H. Spurgeon

. A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home. – Unknown

[Message No: 6943]

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