Tag: scripture

I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Luke 12:4-5 We should have a healthy respect…

So, He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us day by day our daily bread. Luke 11:2-3 (NKJV) Prayer has unlimited power. It has shaped many a destiny and changed the…

He who listens to you, listens to Me (Jesus); he who rejects you rejects Me; but he who rejects Me rejects Him (Father God) who sent Me. Luke 10:16 The carnal spirit of the world is clamoring for our attention and says that I have great advice for you. Accept and follow what I have…

No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light. Luke 8:16 Love produces light but worry and fear promote darkness. It is up to us to decide whether we will…

Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31 We wander around aimlessly looking for love in a place filled with fear, doubt and suspicion. In this verse we find Jesus’ answer to this problem. When we treat others as we would have them treat us, this gentleness, generosity and kindness…

All men will hate you because of Me (Jesus), but he whostands firm to the end will be saved. Mark 13:13 No one would accuse Jesus of being popular with the authorities of His day. They hated Him and were jealous of His power and authority. They plotted and schemed against Jesus and eventually put…

Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11 One of the difficulties with human beings is that we are faced with continual challenges and trials. A…

I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the Kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. Mark 10:15 The phrase, I tell you the truth, is Scriptures way of saying to pay close attention to this. Throughout Jesus ministry, He emphasized profound simplicity rather than worldly wisdom. People in…

“If you can?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:23-24 Unbelief is a terrible and heavy yoke, which keeps us from receiving everything that God meant for us in this life. One of the primary goals or objectives…

The King will reply, “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for Me. Matthew 25:40 In our warped society, people become steppingstones for promotion and advancement instead of treasuring our relationships with people. It is very easy for any one of us…