Tag: Love
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Speaking the Truth in Love
Ephesians 4:15 “But speaking the truth in love. . .” What does it mean to “speak the truth in love”? It’s interesting that this is something that is commanded in Scripture. Typically, when we must be commanded to do something, it is because it runs counter to what we would otherwise do. Who needs to be commanded…
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Our Reasons Why
1 John 3:1 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” Do you think much about why you do what you do or think what you think? There are obviously lots of motivations for our life. The motivations for…
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Strong in Grace
2 Timothy 2:1 “be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” Are you a strong Christian? What does this even mean? As with most things in the Scriptures, the emphasis here is not on the physical. Nothing wrong with that, mind you. Bodily exercise is beneficial to us. The Bible even says this:…
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Greetings
Matthew 28:9 “And behold, Jesus met them and said, ‘Greetings!’ And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. Matthew 26:49 “And he came up to Jesus at once and said, ‘Greetings, Rabbi!’ And he kissed him.” Two greetings from two people who used the same words, but with vastly different meanings. The…
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Do you think about heaven?
Matthew 6:20 “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.” Do you ever think about heaven? As we age, it’s something that we should think about more and more. Do you wonder what it’s like, or does it seem so far-off…
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A Word Fitly Spoken
Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved.” The love of believers towards other believers is like nothing else on earth. It is reflected in the words of the Bible like those that the apostle Paul wrote in his letters…
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He could have called 10,000 angels
Matthew 27:42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.” In these mocking words from those who crucified Christ, God saw fit to reveal a glorious truth. As Peter drew his sword to defend Jesus from…
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The heart’s location
Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will…
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Bearing spiritual fruit
Galatians 5:22 – 23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The fruit of the Spirit should be manifested in every Christians’ life. So, if you are a Christian, is it these things that describe you? Or do you…
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The very best things
Leviticus 3:16 “The priest shall burn them on the altar as a food offering, a pleasing aroma. All the fat is the Lord’s.” Have you ever wondered what in the world the verse above is all about? I have. Then one day it dawned on me that in Hebrew, “the fat” also means “the best…
To Encourage You 