In him (2/4)

If anyone is rich in worldly possessions and sees a brother in… 1 John 3:17

If anyone is rich in worldly possessions
and sees a brother in need
but refuses to open his heart,
how can the love of God abide in him?
1 John 3:17 money neighbor compassion
The way of God is blameless,
and the Lord’s promise proves true;
he is a shield to all
who flee to him for safety.
Psalm 18:31 blameless Word of God protection

He made him who did not know sin to be sin for our sake, so that through him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21 sin righteousness mediator
God abides in anyone who acknowledges
that Jesus is the Son of God,
and that person abides in God.
1 John 4:15 Jesus life acknowledging
Whoever believes in me,
as Scripture has said,
‘Streams of living water
shall flow from within him.’
John 7:38 faith Word of God life
But as for you,
the anointing you received from him
remains in you,
and therefore you do not need anyone
to teach you.
This same anointing
teaches you everything
and is true and not false,
so abide in him just as he taught you.
1 John 2:27 truth learning receiving
Jesus replied,
“This is the work of God:
to believe in the one whom he has sent.”
John 6:29 faith God Jesus
But for that very reason I was treated mercifully, so that in me Jesus Christ might exhibit his inexhaustible patience, making me an example for those who would come to believe in him for eternal life.
1 Timothy 1:16 eternal life Jesus patience
Although you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with a joy that is indescribable and glorious. For you are achieving the goal of your faith, that is, the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:8-9 faith joy salvation
In Christ
and through his blood
we have redemption
and the forgiveness of our sins.
In accord with the riches of his grace.
Ephesians 1:7 sin Savior forgiveness
Beloved,
we are God’s children now.
What we shall be
has not yet been revealed.
However, we do know that when he appears
we shall be like him,
for we shall see him as he really is.
Everyone who has this hope in him
keeps himself pure,
just as he is pure.
1 John 3:2-3 purification family heaven
You are from your father, the devil,
and you choose to carry out your father’s desires.
He was a murderer from the beginning,
and he does not abide by the truth,
for there is no truth in him.
When he lies,
he speaks in accord with his own nature,
for he is a liar
and the father of lies.
John 8:44 devil desires truth
For it has been granted you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him.
Philippians 1:29 grace faith suffering
Then Jesus said to those Jews who did believe in him,
“If you remain faithful to my word,
you will truly be my disciples.
You will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”
John 8:31-32 truth Word of God following
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so too do we believe that God will bring forth with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
1 Thessalonians 4:14 faith Jesus resurrection
We also know
that the Son of God has come
and given us understanding
so that we can know the one who is true.
And we are in the one who is true,
since we are in his Son Jesus Christ.
He is the true God and eternal life.
1 John 5:20 Jesus understanding truth
The proud man’s heart is not upright,
but the righteous man will live
because of his faith.
Habakkuk 2:4 righteousness life reliability
But whoever drinks the water that I will give him
will never be thirsty.
The water that I will give him
will become a spring of water within him
welling up to eternal life.
John 4:14 eternal life transformation receiving
In God alone be at rest, O my soul;
it is from him that my hope comes.
Psalm 62:6 soul rest hope
And just as no human being comprehends any person’s innermost being except the person’s own spirit within him, so also no one comprehends what pertains to God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:11 Spirit Holy Spirit thoughts
For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.
Romans 11:36 creation worship gratitude
A good man produces good from the store of goodness in his heart, whereas an evil man produces evil from the store of evil within him. For the mouth speaks from the abundance of the heart.
Luke 6:45 sin speaking blessing
The Lord is near to all who call out to him,
to all who call out to him sincerely.
Psalm 145:18 trust reliability prayer
The Lord is with you while you are with him. If you seek him, he will permit you to find him, but if you abandon him, he will abandon you.
2 Chronicles 15:2b seeking nearness reliability
The Lord makes a man’s steps secure
when he approves of his conduct.
Psalm 37:23 serving obedience trust