Don’t fall into the trap of judging others
Read Romans 8:1-9
“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death” (Romans 8:1-2).
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Life is rarely simple — but sometimes it is: Rejoice in God!
Read Psalm 132
“May your priests be clothed with righteousness; may your saints sing for joy” (Psalm 132:9).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Are you “singing for joy” today? Why or why not??
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Live as free people in Christ — free to love God, free to do good
Read 1 Peter 2:13-25
“Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover up for evil; live as servants of God” (1 Peter 2:16).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
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Don’t argue with unbelievers; show them your faith in your daily living
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).
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Don’t just tell me what you believe — show me, please
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).
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How to live for Jesus today, ‘by the numbers’
Read 1 Peter 1:13-25
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to
be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13).”
Show others you really care about them today — REALLY care
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
believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal
of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:8,9).
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Thinking about Jesus’ return to this world
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?
What does God think about wealth?
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).
How to resist the devil: Focus on God and devote yourself to him
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.
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