Mind (2/3)

As long as the goodwill is present, the gift will be acceptable… 2 Corinthians 8:12

As long as the goodwill is present, the gift will be acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have. 2 Corinthians 8:12	For if the willingness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have. encouragement giving generosity
If the world hates you, be aware that it hated me before it hated you. John 15:18	If the world hates you, you know that it has hated Me before it hated you. persecution Jesus world

The entire community of believers was united in heart and soul. No one claimed any of his possessions as his own, for everything was held in common. Acts 4:32	And the congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them. materialism community
Therefore, prepare your minds for action. Be calm and fix your hopes completely on the grace that you will be granted at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13	Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. grace Jesus Spirit
When my anxious thoughts multiplied, your comfort filled my soul with joy. Psalm 94:19	When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Your comfort delights my soul. joy worrying comforter
Persevere in prayer, with alert minds and thankful hearts. Colossians 4:2	Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving. gratitude prayer
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only delights in expressing his own opinions. Proverbs 18:2	A fool does not delight in understanding, But in revealing his own mind. speaking wisdom selfishness
For as it is written, “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has the human heart imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9	But just as it is written: “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the human heart, All that God has prepared for those who love Him.” love reward
When God saw by their actions that they had turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not inflict upon them the punishment that he had threatened. Jonah 3:10	When God saw their deeds, that they turned from their evil way, then God relented of the disaster which He had declared He would bring on them. So He did not do it. repentance forgiveness grace
A fool gives free rein to his anger, but a wise man bides his time and calms it. Proverbs 29:11	A fool always loses his temper, But a wise person holds it back. anger wisdom self-control
They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and offered worship and service to the creature rather than to the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. That is why God abandoned them to their shameful passions. Their women exchanged natural intercourse for unnatural practices. Likewise, men gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another. Men committed shameful acts with men and received in their own persons the fitting penalty for their perversion. Furthermore, since these people did not see fit to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their depraved way of thinking and to all types of vile behavior. Romans 1:25-28	For they exchanged the truth of God for falsehood, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen. For this reason God gave them over to degrading passions; for their women exchanged natural relations for that which is contrary to nature, and likewise the men, too, abandoned natural relations with women and burned in their desire toward one another, males with males committing shameful acts and receiving in their own persons the due penalty of their error. And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a depraved mind, to do those things that are not proper. idols sexuality desires
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy. Proverbs 12:20	Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. evil joy peace
The tongue of the just man is like pure silver; the heart of the wicked is without worth. Proverbs 10:20	The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. valuable righteousness speaking
Remain sober and alert, for your enemy the devil is on the prowl like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8	Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. desires persecution overcoming
Banish grief from your heart and ignore the sufferings of your body, for youth and the prime of life are fleeting. Ecclesiastes 11:10	So remove sorrow from your heart and keep pain away from your body, because childhood and the prime of life are fleeting. sadness worrying heart
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. Deuteronomy 4:39	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. God heaven world
Come to your senses and sin no more. For some of you have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:34	Sober up morally and stop sinning, for some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame. righteousness sin conversion
Those who live according to the flesh fix their attention on the things of the flesh, while those who live according to the Spirit set their thoughts on spiritual things. Romans 8:5	For those who are in accord with the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who are in accord with the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. life body Spirit
Each person should give as much as he has decided in his heart, not with reluctance or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7	Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. joy giving heart
As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, put on compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Colossians 3:12	So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. humility gentleness patience
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled; be not afraid. John 14:27	Peace I leave you, My peace I give you; not as the world gives, do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, nor fearful. encouragement peace worrying
All of these were constantly engaged in prayer, together with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren. Acts 1:14	All these were continually devoting themselves with one mind to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. community prayer
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	Therefore let’s not judge one another anymore, but rather determine this: not to put an obstacle or a stumbling block in a brother’s or sister’s way. gentleness judgment neighbor
Oh, that they would have fear of me in their hearts and they would observe all of my commandments always. Then things would go well with them and their children forever. Deuteronomy 5:29	If only they had such a heart in them, to fear Me and keep all My commandments always, so that it would go well with them and with their sons forever! law obedience blessing
In all of your prayers and entreaties, pray always in the Spirit. To that end, keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Ephesians 6:18	With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be alert with all perseverance and every request for all the saints. prayer Spirit

Can a woman forget the infant at her breast; or feel no compassion for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you. Behold, I have inscribed your name on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before my eyes.

Can a woman forget her nursing child And have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you. Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.