In yesterday’s Bible reading, we saw that people are declared righteous, or right in God’s sight when they put their faith in Jesus as their Savior. Why is it still important for God’s followers to ‘live righteously’ after being ‘declared righteous?’
Read MoreIsaiah 64:6 | We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall, and our sins sweep us away like the wind.
Read MoreLast week, we began getting Battle Ready with the armor of God. First, we examined the Belt of Truth – knowing God’s Word, or the truth, so that we can discern the lies of the enemy. We were challenged to dig into God’s Word so that we can stand firm in the Battle.
Read MorePsalm 119:105 | Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.
Read MoreJude 1:24-25 | Now to Him who is able to protect you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory, blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority before all time and now and forever. Amen
Read MoreEphesians 4:14 | Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth.
Read MorePsalm 1:1-3 | Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
Read MoreRomans 12:2 | Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
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