Things (2/4)

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for… 1 John 2:15

Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. 1 John 2:15	Do not love the world or the things in the world. The love of the Father is not in those who love the world. sin love Father
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7	The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. second coming end times rest

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” Mark 9:23	Jesus said to him, “If you are able!—All things can be done for the one who believes.” faith miracles healing
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” Matthew 19:26	But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” miracles salvation understanding
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33	But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. righteousness food kingdom
Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God.” Mark 10:27	Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” miracles salvation Jesus
You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. Romans 2:1	Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. righteousness judgment neighbor
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart. Luke 6:45	The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. sin speaking blessing
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23	By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. law Spirit blessing
For every house has a builder, but the one who built everything is God. Hebrews 3:4	For every house is built by someone, but the builder of all things is God. creation God
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28	We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. love God calling
Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13	And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. faith love hope
But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 1 Timothy 6:11	But as for you, man of God, shun all this; pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. faith love righteousness
I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. 1 John 5:13	I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. eternal life faith Jesus
Let those who are wise understand these things. Let those with discernment listen carefully. The paths of the Lord are true and right, and righteous people live by walking in them. But in those paths sinners stumble and fall. Hosea 14:9	Those who are wise understand these things; those who are discerning know them. For the ways of the Lord are right, and the upright walk in them, but transgressors stumble in them. wisdom understanding righteousness
“Abba, Father,” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Mark 14:36	Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want, but what you want. easter Father Jesus
The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’ Matthew 25:21	His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ reliability reward blessing
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39	For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. love mediator death
Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them. It is shameful even to talk about the things that ungodly people do in secret. Ephesians 5:11-12	Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to mention what such people do secretly. sin speaking idols
Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9	Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. peace listening learning
Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back. Luke 6:30	Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. debt giving generosity
I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done. Psalm 9:1	I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. worship gratitude miracles
Don’t be fooled by those who say such things, for “bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33	Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” evil goodness friendship
The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is? But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve. Jeremiah 17:9-10	The heart is devious above all else; it is perverse— who can understand it? I the Lord test the mind and search the heart, to give to all according to their ways, according to the fruit of their doings. reward life heart
So put to death the sinful, earthly things lurking within you. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality, impurity, lust, and evil desires. Don’t be greedy, for a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world. Colossians 3:5	Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). sin desires materialism

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.