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The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of… Proverbs 10:28

The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
But when you are arrested and stand trial, don’t worry in advance about what to say. Just say what God tells you at that time, for it is not you who will be speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
Mark 13:11 speaking Spirit worrying

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9 forgiveness friendship
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.
Proverbs 10:29 sin reliability law
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 love self-control strength
Pride leads to conflict;
those who take advice are wise.
Proverbs 13:10 wisdom anger
For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light!
Ephesians 5:8 light children life
Even strong young lions sometimes go hungry,
but those who trust in the Lord will lack no good thing.
Psalm 34:10 God seeking
I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one.
John 17:15 safety mediator evil
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last;
but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
Proverbs 31:30 awe beauty
Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
Matthew 10:34 peace world Jesus
Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
Matthew 9:13 mercy righteousness sacrifice
You can make many plans,
but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
Proverbs 19:21 planning understanding dependence
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6 Spirit peace life
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:23 sin eternal life reward
The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 10:32 truth righteousness speaking
But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
2 Thessalonians 3:3 reliability safety strength
Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.
Matthew 7:15 second coming prophecy clothing
But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
James 1:25 law blessing listening
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17 obedience life listening
Many will be purified, cleansed, and refined by these trials. But the wicked will continue in their wickedness, and none of them will understand. Only those who are wise will know what it means.
Daniel 12:10 purification sin understanding
I have been the Lord your God
ever since I brought you out of Egypt.
You must acknowledge no God but me,
for there is no other savior.
Hosea 13:4 Savior idols God
Whom have I in heaven but you?
I desire you more than anything on earth.
Psalm 73:25 trust God heaven
Not at all! And you will perish, too, unless you repent of your sins and turn to God.
Luke 13:3 conversion repentance punishment
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”
Mark 10:27 miracles salvation Jesus

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Bible verse of the day

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Galatians 5:22-23 law Spirit blessing