Life after death (3/4)

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to… Luke 9:23

Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me.”
Luke 9:23 obedience crucifixion
Enjoy prosperity while you can,
but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
Ecclesiastes 7:14 joy life dependence

Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
and only later counting the cost.
Proverbs 20:25 holiness righteousness
True humility and fear of the Lord
lead to riches, honor, and long life.
Proverbs 22:4 humility reward awe
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.
Luke 12:22b-23 worrying food life
He sent out his word and healed them,
snatching them from the door of death.
Psalm 107:20 healing Word of God
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
John 15:13 love sacrifice friendship
My child, listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.
Proverbs 4:10 Word of God obedience law
When you see the tassels, you will remember and obey all the commands of the Lord instead of following your own desires and defiling yourselves, as you are prone to do.
Numbers 15:39 law obedience desires
Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4 speaking Spirit lying
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life.
Proverbs 13:12 hope life heart
After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
1 Timothy 6:7-8 food materialism contentment
So there is a special rest still waiting for the people of God. For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world.
Hebrews 4:9-10 sabbath rest work
As the deer longs for streams of water,
so I long for you, O God.
Psalm 42:1 God desires
Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.
1 Timothy 4:8 health obedience life
Do you think that I like to see wicked people die? says the Sovereign Lord. Of course not! I want them to turn from their wicked ways and live.
Ezekiel 18:23 conversion life death
Guard your heart above all else,
for it determines the course of your life.
Proverbs 4:23 life heart protection
Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to him.
Deuteronomy 13:4 awe listening following
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
Psalm 23:4 fear encouragement death
But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57 Jesus gratitude overcoming
That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:25 food life worrying
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
Matthew 2:1-2 christmas worship
I will never forget your commandments,
for by them you give me life.
Psalm 119:93 law life
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17 obedience life listening
Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.”
Luke 12:15 money greed materialism