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	The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very 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 you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 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 you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting 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 only to those who do good to you, why should you get credit? Even sinners do that much! righteousness reward
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. Psalm 118:8	It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in people. 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	Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for 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	God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor? law judgment salvation
It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows. Proverbs 20:25	Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. 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	O Sovereign Lord! You made the heavens and earth by your strong hand and powerful arm. Nothing is 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 now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because 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	Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives 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	This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, “It is through faith that a righteous person has life.” faith righteousness salvation
Philip said to him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is enough for us.” John 14:8	Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.” Father contentment
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3	But when I am afraid, I will put my 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	We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them. 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	And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely 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	Then Peter said, “Ananias, why have you let Satan fill your heart? You lied to the Holy Spirit, and you kept some of the money for yourself. The property was yours to sell or not sell, as you wished. And after selling it, the money was also yours to give away. How could you do a thing like this? You weren’t lying to us 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	I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 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	Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 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	Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” 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 ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us. Jesus Father nearness
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Psalm 133:1	How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 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 by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long I put my hope in you. 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	Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! speaking joy
Heal the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’ Luke 10:9	Heal the sick, and tell them, ‘The Kingdom of God is near you now.’ healing sickness nearness

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

My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.

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