Stand watch (2/3)

So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we… 1 Thessalonians 5:6

So we must not fall asleep as the others do, but we must stay alert and sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:6	So then let’s not sleep, as the rest do, but let’s watch and be sober. safety self-control end times
The grass may wither and the flower may fade, but the word of our God will endure forever. Isaiah 40:8	The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever. reliability God Word of God

O Lord, you have examined me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I stand; you perceive my thoughts from a distance. Psalm 139:1-2	Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar. seeking thoughts understanding
But I have had help from God to this very day, and I stand here and testify to both the lowly and the great. I assert nothing more than what the Prophets and Moses said would occur: that the Christ must suffer, and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to the people and to the Gentiles. Acts 26:22-23	Having therefore obtained the help that is from God, I stand to this day testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would happen, how the Christ must suffer, and how, by the resurrection of the dead, he would be first to proclaim light both to these people and to the Gentiles. evangelism suffering resurrection
No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a pot or places it under a bed. Rather he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. Luke 8:16	No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a container or puts it under a bed; but puts it on a stand, that those who enter in may see the light. honesty holiness light
Therefore, my beloved brethren, stand firm and immovable, devoting yourselves completely to the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58	Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. obedience reward encouragement
While he was departing as they gazed upward toward the sky, suddenly two men dressed in white robes stood beside them, and they said, “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking up into the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will come back in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven.” Acts 1:10-11	While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing, who also said, “You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into the sky? This Jesus, who was received up from you into the sky, will come back in the same way as you saw him going into the sky.” ascension second coming heaven
But as for me, I will look to the Lord. I place my hope in God my savior; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7	But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. hope salvation listening
No trial has confronted you except what a person can stand. God is faithful, and he will not allow you to be tried beyond your strength. But together with the trial he will also provide a way out and the strength to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13	No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. reliability temptation addiction
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	You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn’t stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. devil desires truth
Nor would someone light a lamp and then put it under a basket; rather, it is placed upon a lampstand so that it may afford light to all in the house. In the same way, your light must shine so that it can be seen by others; this will enable them to observe your good works and give praise to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:15-16	Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house. Even so, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
Persevere in prayer, with alert minds and thankful hearts. Colossians 4:2	Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving. gratitude prayer
My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come to behold the face of God? Psalm 42:3	My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? soul nearness seeking
Ensure that the path you tread is level, and then your ways will be sure. Proverbs 4:26	Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established. life thoughts
Brethren, if anyone is detected committing a transgression, you who are spiritual must set him right in a spirit of gentleness. Meanwhile, you should take care so that you yourselves are not tempted. Galatians 6:1	Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted. sin temptation desires
Guard your heart with all possible vigilance, for from it flow the wellsprings of life. Proverbs 4:23	Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life. life heart protection
The end of all things is near. Therefore, lead disciplined lives and be watchful in prayer. 1 Peter 4:7	But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer. second coming end times rest
Every word you utter is true, and all your righteous judgments are everlasting. Psalm 119:160	All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. reliability law Word of God
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their cry. Psalm 34:16	Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. righteousness listening
I will instruct you and guide you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and keep my eyes upon you. Psalm 32:8	I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. encouragement understanding learning
Be on guard against false prophets who come to you disguised in sheep’s clothing, but who inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
O Lord, do not withhold your mercy from me; may your kindness and your truth keep me safe forever. Psalm 40:12	Don’t withhold your tender mercies from me, Yahweh. Let your loving kindness and your truth continually preserve me. love reliability protection
Therefore, take care to live as intelligent people, and do not be like those who are senseless. Make the most of the present time, for this is a wicked age. Ephesians 5:15-16	Therefore watch carefully how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. wisdom life mind
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 sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. desires persecution overcoming
Can anyone withhold the water of baptism from these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? Acts 10:47	Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just like us. baptism Holy Spirit

After this, he said to the crowd, “Take care to be on your guard against all kinds of greed. Life does not depend upon an abundance of one’s possessions.”

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”