- So God created human beings in his own image.
In the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them. - A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted. - There are “friends” who destroy each other,
but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
- A person without self-control
is like a city with broken-down walls. - Be still in the presence of the Lord,
and wait patiently for him to act.
Don’t worry about evil people who prosper
or fret about their wicked schemes. - No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good,
and this is what he requires of you:
to do what is right, to love mercy,
and to walk humbly with your God. - The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise. - The Lord directs the steps of the godly.
He delights in every detail of their lives. - Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.
- Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up. - Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
- And then he added, “It is what comes from inside that defiles you. For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you.”
- Wise words bring approval,
but fools are destroyed by their own words. - Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds. Put on your new nature, and be renewed as you learn to know your Creator and become like him.
- The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. - Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.”
- Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
- With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous. - Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost. - Unfailing love, O Lord, is yours.
Surely you repay all people
according to what they have done. - Don’t envy violent people
or copy their ways.
Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
but he offers his friendship to the godly. - That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.
- In the same way, some think one day is more holy than another day, while others think every day is alike. You should each be fully convinced that whichever day you choose is acceptable.
- A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
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Bible verse of the day
My child, pay attention to what I say.Listen carefully to my words.
Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart.