FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO AND WILL (3/4)

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are… 1 Corinthians 1:18

For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18	For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. salvation strength crucifixion
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5	If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. wisdom receiving generosity

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. Deuteronomy 6:6-7	And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. law family children
And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. Luke 6:33	And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. righteousness reward
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. Psalm 118:8	It is better to trust in the Lord Than to put confidence in man. trust safety protection
And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. Psalm 9:10	And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You. trust seeking reliability
There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:12	There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another? law judgment salvation
It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. Proverbs 20:25	It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, And afterward to reconsider his vows. holiness righteousness
Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you. Jeremiah 32:17	Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. creation strength heaven
But as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	But as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” holiness life calling
Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16	Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? holiness Holy Spirit Spirit
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17	For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” John 14:8	Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” Father contentment
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3	Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. trust God fear
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. 1 John 4:16	And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. trust love God
And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6	But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. faith joy reward
But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back for yourself part of the proceeds of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but to God.” Acts 5:3-4	But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” lying money honesty
That according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love. Ephesians 3:16-17	That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love. faith love Spirit
But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15	But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. evangelism Jesus hope
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27	But Jesus looked at them and said, “With men it is impossible, but not with God; for with God all things are possible.” miracles salvation Jesus
No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known. John 1:18	No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him. Jesus Father nearness
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1	Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! friendship community family
Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long. Psalm 25:5	Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. truth learning hope
To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! Proverbs 15:23	A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, And a word spoken in due season, how good it is! speaking joy
Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:9	And heal the sick there, and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ healing sickness nearness

On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God.

In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God.

Bible verse of the day

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29 speaking gossip goodness