God as friend (3/4)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God… John 1:1

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1	In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. God Word of God
How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to worship the living God! Hebrews 9:14	How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God. Jesus Spirit purification

Even though you intended to do harm to me, God intended it for good, in order to preserve a numerous people, as he is doing today. Genesis 50:20	As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. God life evil
As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12	Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. humility gentleness patience
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, “The one who is righteous will live by faith.” Romans 1:17	For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” faith righteousness salvation
I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Romans 12:1	I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. mercy holiness obedience
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. joy giving heart
For nothing will be impossible with God. Luke 1:37	For nothing will be impossible with God. miracles overcoming almighty
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other, so that mortals may not find out anything that will come after them. Ecclesiastes 7:14	In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him. joy life dependence
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Matthew 6:12	And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. debt forgiveness prayer
And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job when he had prayed for his friends; and the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. Job 42:10	And the Lord restored the fortunes of Job, when he had prayed for his friends. And the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before. prayer blessing money
For God is not unjust; he will not overlook your work and the love that you showed for his sake in serving the saints, as you still do. Hebrews 6:10	For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown for his name in serving the saints, as you still do. righteousness work serving
In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me? Psalm 56:4	In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? trust fear Word of God
For there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human. 1 Timothy 2:5	For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. God Jesus mediator
On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Psalm 62:7	On God rests my salvation and my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God. trust God salvation
Come now, let us argue it out, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. Isaiah 1:18	Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. sin forgiveness purification
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48	You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Father holiness
Beloved, we are God's children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: when he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. And all who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:2-3	Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. purification family heaven
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33	But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. righteousness food kingdom
Just as you do not know how the breath comes to the bones in the mother's womb, so you do not know the work of God, who makes everything. Ecclesiastes 11:5	As you do not know the way the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything. God understanding
But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the human heart conceived, what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9	But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him” love reward
Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16	Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. wisdom life mind
And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:39	And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. law neighbor love
But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. faith love righteousness
If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy that person. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:17	If anyone destroys God's temple, God will destroy him. For God's temple is holy, and you are that temple. church community holiness

Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

Bible verse of the day

And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 3:18 Spirit transformation