Tag: selfishness
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The Self
Titus 1:7-8 “For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must (be) . . . self-controlled” Titus 2:1 “Older men are to be . . . self-controlled” Titus 2:2-5 “Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior . . . They are to . . . train the young women . .…
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Two Ways
James 3:16-17 “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” Throughout the Bible, the lives we lead are talked about as a “way.” For example, Jesus talked about the narrow way…
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Called to generosity
Deuteronomy 15:11 “For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’” Unfettered generosity is one of the clear marks of the godly. It’s what God is like and it’s how…