Stand watch (2/3)

Neither do you light a lamp and put it under a measuring… 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. Matthew 5:15-16	Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. evangelism worship goodness
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. John 8:44	You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. devil desires truth

Now I beg you, brothers, look out for those who are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and turn away from them. Romans 16:17	Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. holiness community evil
Yahweh, you have searched me, and you know me. You know my sitting down and my rising up. You perceive my thoughts from afar. Psalm 139:1-2	O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. seeking thoughts understanding
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2	Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving. gratitude prayer
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:2	My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? soul nearness seeking
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:6	He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. trust heart protection
You shall keep my Sabbaths, and have reverence for my sanctuary. I am Yahweh. Leviticus 26:2	You shall keep My Sabbaths and reverence My sanctuary: I am the Lord. sabbath
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. Galatians 6:1	Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. sin temptation desires
He alone is my rock, my salvation, and my fortress. I will never be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:2	He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. salvation protection reliability
But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer. 1 Peter 4:7	But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. second coming rest prayer
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. 1 Corinthians 15:58	Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. obedience reward encouragement
That he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints. Proverbs 2:8	He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints. righteousness protection obedience
But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me. Micah 7:7	Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. hope salvation listening
All of your words are truth. Every one of your righteous ordinances endures forever. Psalm 119:160	The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever. reliability law Word of God
Yahweh’s eyes are toward the righteous. His ears listen to their cry. Psalm 34:15	The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry. righteousness listening
I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you shall go. I will counsel you with my eye on you. Psalm 32:8	I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. encouragement understanding learning
Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. second coming prophecy clothing
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. 1 Corinthians 10:13	No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. reliability temptation addiction
Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8	Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. desires persecution overcoming
Can anyone forbid these people from being baptized with water? They have received the Holy Spirit just like us. Acts 10:47	Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have? baptism Holy Spirit
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.” Luke 12:15	And He said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” money greed materialism
When goods increase, those who eat them are increased; and what advantage is there to its owner, except to feast on them with his eyes? Ecclesiastes 5:11	When goods increase, They increase who eat them; So what profit have the owners Except to see them with their eyes? materialism money desires
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears open to their prayer; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. 1 Peter 3:12	For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil. righteousness prayer listening
If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12	Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him. And a threefold cord is not quickly broken. relationships friendship strength

When they lead you away and deliver you up, don’t be anxious beforehand or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

But when they arrest you and deliver you up, do not worry beforehand, or premeditate what you will speak. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that; for it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.