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Read 1 Peter 2:1-12 “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us” (1 Peter 2:12). Read more on Don’t just tell me what you believe — show me, please… Read 1 Peter 1:13-25 “Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to Read 1 Peter 1:1-12 “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you Read more on Show others you really care about them today — REALLY care… Read James 5:7-20 “Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming” (James 5:7). What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? You may have heard a few years ago about the burial box archaeologists found in or near Jerusalem inscribed with lettering that made researchers think it may have been made for James, the brother of Jesus of Nazareth? Read James 5:1-6 “The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty” (James 5:4). Read James 4:1-12 “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? What happens in your mind if I say to you, “Don’t think about a white elephant”? You immediately picture a white elephant, don’t you? You can’t help it. Read more on How to resist the devil: Focus on God and devote yourself to him… Read James 3:13-18 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? Read more on True wisdom and wise leadership is grounded in humility… Read James 3:1-12 “Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be” (James 3:10). What Does This Scripture Mean for Us? “Watch your mouth!” Have you ever received such a warning from a friend, a parent, etc.? Read more on Watch your mouth — use words wisely to bless others, not curse them… |
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