Jesus is infinitely worthy of following, obeying, loving, and serving. No sacrifice made for Him compares to what He has done for us.
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Dear Daughter,
Contentment is a powerful marriage protector 📵
Stop comparing. Bloom where God planted you.
Your story is beautiful in His eyes.
'Learn to be content whatever the circumstances' (Phil 4:11).
What are you choosing contentment in today?
#DearDaughter #ContentMarriage #StrongMarriage
Contentment is a powerful marriage protector 📵
Stop comparing. Bloom where God planted you.
Your story is beautiful in His eyes.
'Learn to be content whatever the circumstances' (Phil 4:11).
What are you choosing contentment in today?
#DearDaughter #ContentMarriage #StrongMarriage
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"Cause me to hear your steadfast love in the morning, for in you I trust."
- Psalm 143:8
Start the day with your mind fixed on Christ instead of the chaos of the world.
- Psalm 143:8
Start the day with your mind fixed on Christ instead of the chaos of the world.
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Friday Reflection
End of the week reflection: Take time to appreciate your spouse! ❤️
Thank them, pray for them, and speak life over them. Gratitude multiplies joy! 1 Thess 5:18 💪
What are you thankful for this Friday? #StrongMarriage #June
@StudyBibleFam
End of the week reflection: Take time to appreciate your spouse! ❤️
Thank them, pray for them, and speak life over them. Gratitude multiplies joy! 1 Thess 5:18 💪
What are you thankful for this Friday? #StrongMarriage #June
@StudyBibleFam
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STRONG marriage in June means choosing LOVE even when it’s inconvenient! 🔥❤️
Serve when tired, forgive when hurt, and pursue when busy. That is resurrection power! Gal 6:9 💪
When did you choose love this week? #StrongMarriage #June
Serve when tired, forgive when hurt, and pursue when busy. That is resurrection power! Gal 6:9 💪
When did you choose love this week? #StrongMarriage #June
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Creation, the fall, redemption, consumation, restoration, The wisdom of God is unlimited.
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“Oh, brethren, no reply to slander can be compared with a blameless life. …
“Happy is the man who has no need to defend himself because his works and words are solid testimonials to his uprightness and goodness.”
— Charles Spurgeon
“Slander harms not a good conscience.”
— John Davenant
“Happy is the man who has no need to defend himself because his works and words are solid testimonials to his uprightness and goodness.”
— Charles Spurgeon
“Slander harms not a good conscience.”
— John Davenant
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“Their talk will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus, who have swerved from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened.” 2 Timothy 2:17–18
If gangrene is bad for the body, error is bad for the church.
If gangrene is bad for the body, error is bad for the church.
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As the day comes to an end, remember this: God has never once failed to keep a promise. Rest tonight knowing that the same Lord who carried you through today will be faithful again tomorrow.
May His will be done. All glory to God.
Good night.
May His will be done. All glory to God.
Good night.
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God doth not value men by the pomp of their services, but by the affection of their hearts in them.
—Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 8:484
—Puritan Thomas Manton, Works 8:484
Forwarded from CHRISTIAN STUDY BIBLE (Dr. 🚀 T͜͡I͜͡M͜͡O͜͡T͜͡H͜͡Y͜͡ 📑)
📌7. Romans chapter 12, ESV: Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them. Paul lists seven distinct roles. Which gift is described as “the one who leads, with zeal”? (Romans 12, ESV)
Anonymous Quiz
21%
A) the one who exhorts
3%
B) the one who contributes
41%
C) the one who leads
34%
D) the one who shows mercy
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“Love is the grand secret of true obedience to God.
“When we feel towards Him as children feel towards a dear father, we shall delight to do His will. We shall not find His commandments grievous, and work for Him like slaves under fear of the lash. We shall take pleasure in trying to keep His laws, and mourn when we transgress them.
“None work so well as those who work out of love. The fear of punishment, or the desire of reward, are principles of far less power.
“They do the will of God best, who do it from the heart.”
— J. C. Ryle
“When we feel towards Him as children feel towards a dear father, we shall delight to do His will. We shall not find His commandments grievous, and work for Him like slaves under fear of the lash. We shall take pleasure in trying to keep His laws, and mourn when we transgress them.
“None work so well as those who work out of love. The fear of punishment, or the desire of reward, are principles of far less power.
“They do the will of God best, who do it from the heart.”
— J. C. Ryle
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June 19: The Story behind the Story
#Devotional
Ezra 7:1–8:36; 1 John 4:1–6; Psalm 107:1–22
The Bible is full of unexpected moments. Some events seem almost coincidental, where people are in the right place at the right time. This is exactly the case with Ezra.
In ancient times, it was unusual for a king to honor a foreigner with a decree. It was even stranger for a king to offer his own wealth to help such a foreigner. Yet that’s what happened to Ezra: King Artaxerxes of Persia sent Ezra, and any Israelite willing to go with him, to his own land (and the people living there) with the blessing of silver and gold (Ezra 7:11–28).
The Bible doesn’t give the reason for Artaxerxes’ spontaneous generosity. He may have been motivated by politics, trying to gain the allegiance of the Israelites, govern the population in Babylonia, or inhabit a new land to control the native people there. Yet the most convincing reason for his actions seems to be that his heart was moved.
While the text doesn’t explicitly say, it appears that Yahweh motivated Artaxerxes to do not only the right thing, but the selfless thing. For at least this brief moment, Artaxerxes was compassionate and empathetic. He understood that God’s people needed to practice their religion freely and worship Him in their own land.
Ezra’s involvement in these events wasn’t a matter of chance. God intended for him to be there, in that moment, to do that work. His providential work was part of every step.
How have you been intentionally placed to do God’s work? What influence can you use for His kingdom?
#Devotional
Ezra 7:1–8:36; 1 John 4:1–6; Psalm 107:1–22
The Bible is full of unexpected moments. Some events seem almost coincidental, where people are in the right place at the right time. This is exactly the case with Ezra.
In ancient times, it was unusual for a king to honor a foreigner with a decree. It was even stranger for a king to offer his own wealth to help such a foreigner. Yet that’s what happened to Ezra: King Artaxerxes of Persia sent Ezra, and any Israelite willing to go with him, to his own land (and the people living there) with the blessing of silver and gold (Ezra 7:11–28).
The Bible doesn’t give the reason for Artaxerxes’ spontaneous generosity. He may have been motivated by politics, trying to gain the allegiance of the Israelites, govern the population in Babylonia, or inhabit a new land to control the native people there. Yet the most convincing reason for his actions seems to be that his heart was moved.
While the text doesn’t explicitly say, it appears that Yahweh motivated Artaxerxes to do not only the right thing, but the selfless thing. For at least this brief moment, Artaxerxes was compassionate and empathetic. He understood that God’s people needed to practice their religion freely and worship Him in their own land.
Ezra’s involvement in these events wasn’t a matter of chance. God intended for him to be there, in that moment, to do that work. His providential work was part of every step.
How have you been intentionally placed to do God’s work? What influence can you use for His kingdom?
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June 19 - Challenging a Brother
#LifeOfChrist
‘Then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye’” (Matthew 7:5).
Here is Jesus’ corrective to erroneous judgment: first of all we confess our own sin, which is often the sin of self-righteousness and of a condemning spirit toward others, and ask for God’s cleansing. When our sin is cleansed, when the log is removed from our eye, then we can see our brother’s sin clearly and be able to help him. We will also see everything more clearly—God, others, and ourselves. We will see God as the only Judge, others as needy sinners who are just like us. We will see our brother as a brother on our own level and with our own frailties and needs.
David reflects the right balance of humility and helpfulness in Psalm 51: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. . . . Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will be converted to You” (vv. 10, 12–13). Jesus told Peter that after he had recovered from his moral defection, he could then “strengthen [his] brothers” (Luke 22:32).
All confrontation of sin in others must be done out of meekness, not pride. We can’t play the role of judge—passing sentence as if we were God. We can’t play the role of superior—as if we were exempt from the same standards we demand of others. We must not play the hypocrite—blaming others while we excuse ourselves.
Ask Yourself
When have you seen this interchange done in a way that honored God, considered self, and truly benefited others? What were the key factors that contributed to the purity and peace of it? How was the rebuke handled by the one being confronted? What would make the difference if that person were you?
#LifeOfChrist
‘Then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye’” (Matthew 7:5).
Here is Jesus’ corrective to erroneous judgment: first of all we confess our own sin, which is often the sin of self-righteousness and of a condemning spirit toward others, and ask for God’s cleansing. When our sin is cleansed, when the log is removed from our eye, then we can see our brother’s sin clearly and be able to help him. We will also see everything more clearly—God, others, and ourselves. We will see God as the only Judge, others as needy sinners who are just like us. We will see our brother as a brother on our own level and with our own frailties and needs.
David reflects the right balance of humility and helpfulness in Psalm 51: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. . . . Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will be converted to You” (vv. 10, 12–13). Jesus told Peter that after he had recovered from his moral defection, he could then “strengthen [his] brothers” (Luke 22:32).
All confrontation of sin in others must be done out of meekness, not pride. We can’t play the role of judge—passing sentence as if we were God. We can’t play the role of superior—as if we were exempt from the same standards we demand of others. We must not play the hypocrite—blaming others while we excuse ourselves.
Ask Yourself
When have you seen this interchange done in a way that honored God, considered self, and truly benefited others? What were the key factors that contributed to the purity and peace of it? How was the rebuke handled by the one being confronted? What would make the difference if that person were you?
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Jesus Christ is alive!
Jesus Christ is Lord!
The grave is empty.
The throne is occupied.
The victory is certain.
He's the one and ONLY Savior.
Repent and trust in Him for salvation!
Jesus Christ is Lord!
The grave is empty.
The throne is occupied.
The victory is certain.
He's the one and ONLY Savior.
Repent and trust in Him for salvation!
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Before the day gets crowded, sit with Scripture. God is not silent. We are often just distracted.
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