September 18
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests but also
You were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light…—Ephesians 5:8. Our before and after: we were lost, now found; we were darkness, now
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. —James 3:13. James promised that
We know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. – —1 John 4:16. How
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my
Live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. —1 Peter 3:8. Unity and harmony are no accident! They happen because of intention and
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! —Philippians 4:4. True and lasting joy is found in the Lord, not in temporary things, momentary achievements, or fleeting riches. True
I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. —Psalm 121:1-2. In a world
Even to your old age and gray hairs, I AM he, I AM he who will sustain you. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain
Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. —Titus 2: 2. “Worthy of respect”: What a goal for
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. —Psalm 143:10. We want the Holy Spirit to be at
We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we present everyone perfect in Christ. —Colossians 1:28. Our goal as Christians, as disciples of Jesus, is not
Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” —John 14:23.
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of
What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with
This is what the Lord says—your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I AM the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way
The earth is filled with your love, O Lord; teach me your decrees. —Psalm 119:64. Sometimes we get so caught up in the loving wonders of God’s creation and the marvelous
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. —Proverbs 22:6. Children don’t just need to be taught