FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO AND WILL (2/4)

But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to… 1 Peter 3:15

But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, but with gentleness and respect. 1 Peter 3:15	Rather, revere Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be prepared to offer an explanation to anyone who asks you to justify the hope that is in you. However, do so with gentleness and respect. evangelism Jesus hope
For You created my innermost parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, because I am awesomely and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:13-14	You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am wonderfully made; awesome are your works, as I know very well. creation miracles soul

For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10	For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for a life of good works that God had prepared for us to do. creation Jesus following
It is better to take refuge in the Lord Than to trust in people. Psalm 118:8	It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to place your trust in mortals. trust safety protection
And I will put My Spirit within you and bring it about that you walk in My statutes, and are careful and follow My ordinances. Ezekiel 36:27	I will put my Spirit in you and make you follow my statutes and my ordinances. Spirit law following
The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8	Everyone who sins comes from the devil, for the devil has been a sinner from the very beginning. The Son of God appeared for this very purpose: to destroy the work of the devil. sin devil
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to live together in unity! Psalm 133:1	How wonderful and delightful it is for brothers to live together in unity. friendship community family
For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all is God. creation God
If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. John 15:7	If you abide in me and my words abide in you, you may ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. reward Jesus Word of God
Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? 1 Corinthians 3:16	Do you not realize that you are God’s temple, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? holiness Holy Spirit Spirit
Go then, eat your bread in happiness, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works. Ecclesiastes 9:7	Go forth, then. Eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God long ago approved what you do. joy food life
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:5	Guide me in your truth and instruct me, for you are God, my Savior, and in you I hope all the day long. truth learning hope
But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it. Romans 8:25	But if we hope for what we do not yet see, then we wait for it with patience. trust hope patience
You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4	Dear children, you are from God and you have conquered them, for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. salvation overcoming almighty
But like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written: “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16	He who called you is holy. Therefore, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. For Scripture says, “Be holy, for I am holy.” holiness life calling
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
Commit your works to the Lord, And your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3	Entrust everything that you do to the Lord, and your plans will turn out to be successful. trust planning blessing
It is a trap for a person to say carelessly, “It is holy!” And after the vows to make inquiry. Proverbs 20:25	It is rash to pledge a sacred gift, or to make a vow and then have second thoughts. holiness righteousness
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, Lord, have not abandoned those who seek You. Psalm 9:10	Those who revere your name place their trust in you, for you never abandon those who seek you, O Lord. trust seeking reliability
These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. And you shall repeat them diligently to your sons and speak of them when you sit in your house, when you walk on the road, when you lie down, and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:6-7	You shall keep these things that I command you today in your heart. Teach them to your children. You shall talk of them when you are sitting in your home, and when you are walking along the way, and when you lie down and when you rise up. law family children
The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3	O Lord, you grant peace to those who are steadfast because of their trust in you. trust safety peace
Who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was granted to us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. 2 Timothy 1:9	God saved us and called us to a life of holiness, not because of our works but according to his own purpose and the grace that has been bestowed upon us in Christ Jesus from all eternity. grace holiness salvation
For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it passes by, Or like a watch in the night. Psalm 90:4	For to you a thousand years are like a yesterday that has passed or one of the watches of the night. God life understanding
“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” Revelation 1:8	“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” eternal life reliability God
Therefore know today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other. Deuteronomy 4:39	So today acknowledge it and take it to heart that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. There is no other. God heaven world

Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone.

Wealth and honor are from you, you reign over all. In your hand are power and might; it to is in your hand make great and to give strength to all.