inspired by God – Page 12 – Know Your Bible

PRIDE

“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other menContinue reading “PRIDE”

ENVY

Proverbs 14:30 (KJV) A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones. Envy often stirs up bitterness in our hearts when we see what others have and decide we want it too. Perhaps we feel as though they don’t deserve particular material possessions they’ve worked for or weContinue reading “ENVY”

THE PATH TO FORGIVENESS

Proverbs 19:11 (KJV) The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. It’s terrible when our emotions hurt us. People often hurt our feelings when they say something hateful or speak in a harsh tone. It’s annoying when loved ones forget our birthdays, anniversaries or otherContinue reading “THE PATH TO FORGIVENESS”

SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND

Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. Here, Jesus promises, “Seek, and you shall find. ” But Paul says inContinue reading “SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND”

DON’T WORRY

Matthew 6:26-27 (KJV) Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? A cubit is the length from your elbow toContinue reading “DON’T WORRY”

ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD

Luke 1:26-38 (KJV) And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that artContinue reading “ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD”

HELP THOSE IN NEED

Psalms 41:1 (KJV) Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble. We honor God by caring for the poor. Jesus took time to comfort the poor and gave clear instruction to us that we are to maintain this ministry. By helping others, we extend God’s love. WhenContinue reading “HELP THOSE IN NEED”

FEAR OF GOD

Proverbs 9:10 (KJV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. To Fear God means to recognize His greatest, mightiness, honor, Relevance and to fully do His Will by the Help of the Holy Spirit. It also means to shun evil or sin . ProverbsContinue reading “FEAR OF GOD”

BE PATIENT

Psalms 40:1 (KJV) I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. It’s hard to wait patiently for the Lord. We want plans to go our way without delay and so frequently wonder if God is listening. God is constantly listening! We have to recognize that the plans weContinue reading “BE PATIENT”

CONFIDENCE IN GOD

Acts 27:13-26 (KJV) And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete.But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon.And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.And running underContinue reading “CONFIDENCE IN GOD”