Let go (4/4)

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that weighs us down and the sins that so easily distract us and with perseverance run the race that lies ahead of us.
Hebrews 12:1 sin life overcoming
Let the word of Christ with all its richness dwell in you. Teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God with gratitude in your hearts.
Colossians 3:16 Word of God learning worship

Do not let kindness and fidelity leave you;
fasten them around your neck
and inscribe them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will gain favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man.
Proverbs 3:3-4 love reward heart
Therefore, let us leave behind the basic teaching about Christ and advance toward maturity. We must not be forever laying the foundation: repentance for actions that lead to death, faith in God, instruction about baptisms and the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
Hebrews 6:1-2 conversion faith baptism
Be strong and courageous in your hearts,
all you who place your hope in the Lord.
Psalm 31:25 hope encouragement heart
But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. Your almsgiving must be done in secret. And your Father who sees everything that is done in secret will reward you.
Matthew 6:3-4 giving reward Father
Do not forsake your friend or the friend of your father,
and do not run to your brother’s house when troubles befall you;
far better is a friend nearby
than a brother who is far away.
Proverbs 27:10 friendship family neighbor
Let my teaching fall down like rain,
and my words descend like the dew.
Like rain upon the sprouts,
and like showers upon the grass.
Deuteronomy 32:2 Word of God learning
But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them. For it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.”
Matthew 19:14 kingdom heaven children
You shall obey his statutes and the commandments that I give you today, so that all may go well with you and your children after you, and that you may live long in the land that the Lord, your God, has given you for all time.
Deuteronomy 4:40 law obedience blessing
For:
“If anyone wishes to love life
and to experience good days,
he must restrain his tongue from evil
and his lips from deceitful speech.
He must turn away from evil and do good,
seek peace and pursue it.”
1 Peter 3:10-11 love peace life
The powerful suffer want and go hungry,
but those who seek the Lord want for no good thing.
Psalm 34:11 God seeking
Place your hope in the Lord:
be strong and courageous in your heart,
and place your hope in the Lord.
Psalm 27:14 trust patience courage
If anyone would boast, let him boast in the Lord. For it is not the one who commends himself who is really approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
2 Corinthians 10:17-18 reliability pride
Therefore, while we have the opportunity, let us labor for the good of all, but especially for those members of the household of the faith.
Galatians 6:10 gentleness neighbor goodness
Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from anything that can defile flesh or spirit, and thereby make our holiness perfect in the fear of God.
2 Corinthians 7:1 purification holiness awe
Come now and let us discuss this,
says the Lord.
Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be like snow.
Though they are as red as crimson,
they shall become as white as wool.
Isaiah 1:18 sin forgiveness purification
Let everyone submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which derives from God, and whatever authorities exist have been instituted by God.
Romans 13:1 trust God obedience
Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all.
Colossians 4:5-6 gentleness wisdom speaking
Therefore, let us cease passing judgment on one another, but rather judge never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.
Romans 14:13 gentleness judgment neighbor
Who among you is wise and understanding? Prove by your good life that your works are done with the humility that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13 humility wisdom life
In my Father’s house
there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you
that I am going to prepare a place for you?
John 14:2 Jesus Father heaven
When you call out to me and come forth and pray to me, I will listen to you.
Jeremiah 29:12 worship prayer listening
One person may consider one day to be more sacred than another, while another may judge all days to be alike. Let everyone be convinced in his own beliefs.
Romans 14:5 obedience wisdom neighbor
He will not permit your foot to stumble;
he who guards you will not fall asleep.
Psalm 121:3 trust reliability dependence

Bible verse of the day

He said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised. He is not here. See the place where they laid him.”

Mark 16:6 Jesus resurrection easter