- Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us.
- Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose.
- Don’t imagine that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came not to bring peace, but a sword.
- When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
- Don’t you realize that I could ask my Father for thousands of angels to protect us, and he would send them instantly?
- And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
- What are mere mortals that you should think about them,
human beings that you should care for them? - Stop deceiving yourselves. If you think you are wise by this world’s standards, you need to become a fool to be truly wise.
- Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.
- Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.
- “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
- Then what will you think if you see the Son of Man ascend to heaven again?
- The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
- Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit.
- Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don’t let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires.
- 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.
- The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense;
they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. - Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.
- Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!
- Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.
- But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you.
- I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.
- I made a covenant with my eyes
not to look with lust at a young woman. - Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
- Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don’t know God at all.
People may be right in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their heart.He alone is my rock and my salvation,
my fortress where I will not be shaken. For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.Next verse!With image