Six things the Lord hates
These six [things] the LORD hates, Yes, seven [are] an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans,
Should I guarantee a loan?
There’s danger in putting up security for a stranger’s debt; it’s safer not to guarantee another person’s debt. Proverbs 11:15 (NLT) To guarantee a loan means to assume the responsibility
Benefits of Fidelity
Moreover, it is [essentially] required of stewards that a man should be found faithful [proving himself worthy of trust]. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (AMPC) Fidelity or faithfulness is an attribute of
Teach us to number our days
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12 (NIV) To number our days means to value our time. To value our time
Peace with Men
If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Romans 12:18 (NKJV) God has made peace with us through His Son Jesus Christ. Colossians
Wisdom is the Principal Thing
Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7(NKJV) The adjective principal can greatly help us realize the place and position of
Good Habits
Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV) Repeated practice becomes a habit. Whatever you do repeatedly you get to do involuntarily. This is what
Divine Intervention
If GOD hadn’t been there for me, I never would have made it. Psalms 94:17 (MSG) We were never meant to be on our own, doing anything by our own,
Patience in God’s correction
“Blessed is the one whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Job 5:17 (NIV) Correction is not punishment. God does not punish us, He corrects
Throw off every encumbrance
Therefore then, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses [who have borne testimony to the Truth], let us strip off and throw aside every encumbrance (unnecessary