Let your light shine (2/4)

For not by their own sword did they win the land, nor… Psalm 44:3

For not by their own sword did they win the land,
nor did their own arm save them,
but your right hand and your arm,
and the light of your face,
for you delighted in them.
Psalm 44:3 love strength dependence
For the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true.
Ephesians 5:9 light goodness righteousness

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:29-30 humility rest learning
But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.
John 3:21 light truth obedience
This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5 sin God light
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 safety fear light
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!
O Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my pleas for mercy!
Psalm 130:1-2 listening dependence mercy
Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.
John 14:1 trust fear worrying
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
Matthew 6:3-4 giving reward Father
For so the Lord has commanded us, saying,
‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’
Acts 13:47 evangelism salvation light
When your eyes light on it, it is gone,
for suddenly it sprouts wings,
flying like an eagle toward heaven.
Proverbs 23:5 money desires materialism
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.
2 Corinthians 4:17 eternal life suffering encouragement
No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light.
Luke 8:16 honesty holiness light
With my whole heart I seek you;
let me not wander from your commandments!
Psalm 119:10 law righteousness heart
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?
2 Corinthians 6:14 law righteousness relationships
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Proverbs 3:1-2 law life heart
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life.
Philippians 2:14-16a holiness Word of God life
Oh come, let us worship and bow down;
let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!
Psalm 95:6 creation worship humility
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
James 5:12 honesty truth speaking
Keep steady my steps according to your promise,
and let no iniquity get dominion over me.
Psalm 119:133 sin following evil
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
John 14:27 encouragement peace worrying
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:5-6 gentleness wisdom speaking
In you, O Lord, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me!
Psalm 31:1 righteousness redeemer dependence
Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops.
Luke 12:3 sin speaking listening
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 evangelism salvation holiness

My son, be attentive to my words;
incline your ear to my sayings.
Let them not escape from your sight;
keep them within your heart.

Bible verse of the day

Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29 speaking gossip goodness