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"The Christian life is too hard to live"
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Proverbs 13:15 Good understanding gives favor: but the way of transgressors is hard.
Matthew 11:28 "
The light burden of the Christian life is the solution to any hard life.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Christian life is the only true life all others are not but are dead. The Christian life is a gift and gifts never make life hard.
1Corinthians 10:13 "There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it."
The seeming difficulties of the Christian life are bearable to any man. The greatest difficulties in this life are not above you.
James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Submission to God by being a Christian is the only way to resist and escape the evil one and his burdens on your life.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
The Christian life is the only life that truly gives us a chance to start anew each time we fall.
"I am afraid I cannot forgive my enemies"
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Matthew 5:44 "
God commands you to do so; it means that you are able to do so for God will not require what He hasn't put in you through Christ.
Luke 6:27 "
Your ability to hear the voice of God is indicative of your ability to do what His voice requires.
Luke 23:34 "Then said Jesus,
Christ is able to do it through you as you put your faith in Him.
Acts 7:60 "And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep."
Stephen did it but he was an ordinary man.
1Peter 3:9 "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are unto this called, that you should inherit a blessing."
God has rendered your evil with good the least you can do for God is to do the same to others. If you can receive God's forgiveness you can also Give God's forgiveness to others.
1Thessalonians 5:15 "See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men."
When you render evil with evil you can't follow that which is good.
Leviticus 19:18 "
God is the lord or owner of your enemy therefore your love for your enemy is seen as your love for God. Your love for your enemy indicates the extent of your love for your life or self.
Proverbs 20:22 "Say not, I will repay evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save you."
"It is too hard to get saved"
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Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
John 1:12 "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the children of God, even to them that believe on his name:"
Romans 1:16 "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek."
Acts 2:38 "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."
Acts 3:19 "Repent therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;"
John 3:15 "
John 6:28 "Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?"
2Corinthians 11:3 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his cunning, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ."
Salvation is simple and easy because it is all about faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ and non about your own works and person (who you are)
"I don't measure up to this"
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2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
I measure according to the great power of God's Spirit in me.
Isaiah 54:10 "
My measure is according to the great covenant of peace and completeness I have with God.
Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet wine, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be you grieved; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
There is no reason to feel inadequate for it is the joy of the Lord to strengthen me for anything.
Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever: for in the LORD GOD is everlasting strength:
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
1Corinthians 13:7 "Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given unto us.
I measure up to anything because of the love of God in my heart.
Psalm 23:3 He restores my soul: he leads me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Isaiah 40:31 "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint."
There is nothing I can't measure up to when I wait in faith on God.
"I don't think I can stop sinning I find it very difficult not to sin"
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Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Every lifestyle of sin is dealt with and replaced with a new lifestyle of holiness through faith in Christ.
2Corinthians 5:21 "For he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
By faith in Christ I have exchanged my lifestyle of sin for His life of holiness.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Faith in Christ switches off the fountain of sin and switches on the fountain of righteousness in me.
John 8:36 "
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
Total freedom from the bondage of sin is found in Christ whiles the yoke of bondage is found outside Christ.
Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 6:18 "Being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness."
Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
You work righteousness out through absolute faith in the work of Righteousness Christ has worked into you.
Colossians 1:22 "In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in his sight:"
My walk in righteousness depends on my walk in faith.
Romans 6:6 "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer serve sin."
Galatians 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Romans 13:14 "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof."
Christ is put on through faith in and consciousness of His life and power in us.
1Peter 2:11 "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as aliens and exiles, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;"
My walk in righteousness depends on my understanding that I am God's beloved and a stranger and pilgrim in this sin-infested world.
Matthew 5:6
Hebrews 10:35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward."
I need faith and patience to receive the promise of sanctification.
1Thessalonians 4:3 "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:"
James 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."
1John 5:14 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:"
To receive the promise of sanctification you must ask in faith and in patience knowing that God hears your prayer because it is also His will that you will be holy.
"I have tried many times to stop sinning but failed"
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Romans 6:2 "God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer in it?"
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Every sinful lifestyle is dealt with and replaced with a new lifestyle of holiness through faith in Christ.
2Corinthians 5:21 "For he has made him, who knew no sin, to be sin for us; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."
By faith in Christ I have exchanged my lifestyle of sin for His life of purity and holiness.
Romans 8:2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death.
Faith in Christ switches off the fountain of sin and switches on the fountain of righteousness in us.
John 8:36 "
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
Total freedom from the bondage of sin is lies in Christ whiles the yoke of bondage is lies outside Christ.
Romans 6:11 "Likewise reckon you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 6:18 "Being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness."
Philippians 2:12 ,12 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.",13 For it is God who works in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
You work righteousness out through absolute faith in the work of Righteousness that Christ has worked into you.
Colossians 1:22 "In the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblamable and unreprovable in his sight:"
My walk in righteousness is in my walk in faith.
Romans 6:6 "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer serve sin."
Galatians 5:24 And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Romans 13:14 "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof."
Christ is put on through faith in and consciousness of His life and power in you.
1Peter 2:11 "Dearly beloved, I beseech you as aliens and exiles, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;"
My walk in righteousness is in my understanding that I am God's beloved and a stranger and pilgrim in this sin-infested world.
Matthew 5:6
Hebrews 10:35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward."
I need faith and patience to see the promise of sanctification.
1Thessalonians 4:3 "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should abstain from fornication:"
James 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed."
1John 5:14 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us:"
In order to receive the promise of sanctification you must ask in faith and in patience knowing that God hears your prayer because it is also His will that you will be holy.
"can do this because naturally I am good, kind and respectful"
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Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."
The natural life does not have the power to really do what God wills.
Matthew 19:17 "And he said unto him,
Goodness is never found in the natural life but in God alone.
John 15:5 "
I can do the will of God as long as I remain connected to Christ by faith.
Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Nothing that proceeds from the natural life can please God or fulfil His will.
1Peter 4:11 "If any man speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man ministers, let him do it as of the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen."
Anything that is of the natural life does not fulfil God's will because it does not glorify God for the will of God seeks the glory of God in all things. Only what proceeds from God through faith can glorify God or fulfil His will.
"I believe in myself that I can do it"
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Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."
The saint is the one that relies totally on God in executing anything. God guides the feet of His saints to prevail.
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Anything that does not proceed from Christ cannot give glory to Christ and anything that does not give glory to Christ is dead or under the dominion of death.
Romans 11:36 "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory forever. Amen."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Power to do anything worthwhile belongs to God.
"I fear failing"
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Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
The real failure in an issue is failure to pray and give thanks in it.
1John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has to do with punishment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.
The love of God drives away the torment of fearing failure because God's love never fails. Failure in anything is the absence of the love of God in it or for it.
1Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
To the degree you receive God's love by faith to that same degree the fear and probability of failing diminishes. True failing is failure to receive God's love by faith
Isaiah 41:13 "
Jeremiah 1:19 "
Isaiah 54:15 "
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
The one who loves God never fails because his/her purposes becomes part of God's own unfailing purposes
Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed."
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
Reval failure is failure to believe.
"I cannot make it because nobody has been able to make it"
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John 14:12 "
The father is the source of everything. Greater works is possible because I have full access through my faith in Christ to the source of all things.
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
Jesus paid the price to be at God's right hand (the position of infinite power) and I am the vessel for the expression of this infinite power. My ability depends on His infinite ability.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
It is never about My ability but it is all about God's ability in me.
Haggai 2:9 "
The glory of the former is the least ordained glory for the latter. My life is the latter and it is greater than what I have heard and known; which is the former.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
It is not about My limitations but all about what I can access by faith in the riches freely given in Christ.
Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
I have received mercy to prevail by my faith in Christ.
Daniel 11:32 "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flattery: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and take action."
God is known experientially only by the covenant of faith towards God. I do exploits because I have faith towards God
Matthew 17:20 "And Jesus said unto them,
Jesus has said nothing shall be impossible to me.
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
The upright walk is a walk of faith-Heb.11:6. Therefore nothing good can be denied me because I walk by faith.
Psalm 2:8 "
"I have inherited this disease, bad trait from my parents, I can't do anything about it"
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2Peter 1:4 "By which are given unto us exceedingly great and precious promises: that by these you might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust."
I have escaped the corruption of diseases and bad traits of the old nature and have been made a partaker of the divine nature.
Romans 6:6 "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that we should no longer serve sin."
I am immune to diseases and bad traits because sin which is It's root is destroyed in my life.
1Peter 2:24 "Who his own self bore our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes you were healed."
Christ has already taken all my bad traits and diseases on the cross.
Matthew 8:17 "That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying, He himself took our infirmities, and bore our sicknesses."
Galatians 3:13 "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:"
Philippians 2:10 "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;"
Nothing can resist the power of the name I bear; the name Jesus.I am called by His name.
Ephesians 1:22 "And has put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,"
All powers have been subdued by the only legal authority and power in my life- Christ.
"Stronger, wiser and more 'honourable' people than I have not been able to achieve this, how then can I"
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Daniel 11:32 "And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flattery: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and take action."
The knowledge or fact of my weaknesses and strengths and that of other great people and what they could not achieve doesn't Matter. What Matters is my knowledge of the truth of God's strength and ability in me.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Only what is in God determines what I can achieve.
Jeremiah 9:23 "Thus says the LORD,
God delights in loving me judging the enemies to my achievement and giving me right to all He has. His love is my true wisdom strength and riches.
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
Time is one thing all men have. Therefore all men have equal access to what is needed to achieve anything. I have access to the thing needed to achieve.
Isaiah 40:30 "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:"
My ability to achieve depends on my ability to depend or wait on God. I can do that.
1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."
The saint is the one who depends on God and the wicked depend on their strength. God will guide me to achieve anything because I am a saint through Christ Jesus.
Psalm 44:3 "For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them."
I have enough favour to achieve anything through faith in God.
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
God's mercy is answering to me by faith.
"I cannot make it"
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Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
The peace of God is the perfection of God. True success is in receiving the peace of God by faith. I have God's peace.
1John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear: because fear has to do with punishment. He that fears is not made perfect in love.
The love of God is the absolute unfailing substance of success. I have this love by faith. Because I have allowed it to perfectly fill my heart, I am complete in all things. Because it has not failed to fill my heart I can never fail in anything. True failure is failure to receive the love of God by faith.
Isaiah 41:13 "
I have no reason to be afraid because God is on my side.
Jeremiah 1:19 "
God is for me and is also in control of all the factors of failure and success.
Isaiah 54:15 "
Every purpose against me that is not of God shall surely fail.
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Everything work for my success because I have casted all things to God.
Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the LORD, he it is that does go before you; he will be with you, he will not fail you, neither forsake you: fear not, neither be dismayed."
It is not about my failing but about God failing when I deliver all things to Him. God will certainly not fail. This means I cannot also fail.
1John 5:4 "For whoever is born of God overcomes the world: and this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith."
It is not just about me failing but about my faith failing. Because I am born of God my faith cannot fail and because my faith does not fail I cannot fail.
1Corinthians 13:8 "Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away."
The love of God in my heart by faith is enough to immune me from all failures and the fear of failure.
Psalm 138:8 "The LORD will perfect that which concerns me: your mercy, O LORD, endures forever: forsake not the works of your own hands."
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God."
John 19:30 "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said,
Christ has gained success on my behalf and through my faith I walk in this success.
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto death."
My victory is sure when my faith in the blood of Jesus, My testimony of His Lordship and my surrender to Him is sure.
"I don't think I can ever forgive him for doing this to me"
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Christ is the strength in me to forgive.
John 15:5 "
It's not about me forgiving but it's all about Christ and my connectivity to Him that empowers me to forgive.
Colossians 3:13 "Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you."
I have received the greatest forgiveness; this means I can give the greatest forgiveness.
1Corinthians 6:17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
All that is in Christ-His forgiving spirit is deeply rooted in I.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
All my unforgiving tendencies have been crucified and all my forgiving tendencies in Christ have been activated by faith.
Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who is given unto us.
All unforgiveness in My heart has been replaced with the love of God.
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Ezekiel 36:26 "
My unforgiving heart and spirit has been replaced with God's forgiving heart and spirit.
"The Christian life is too difficult to live"
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Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
The Christian life can only be difficult when I rely on myself because it is all about Christ.
Matthew 11:29 "
The Christian life exchanges every difficult burden on me for the lighter burden of faith and trust in God.
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
I have received the Spirit of freedom from burdens of life by making Christ Lord over my life.
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
The Christian life puts no hard demands on me but allows me to successfully demand all things by faith. The real demand is the demand of faith.
Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing, that he who has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"
The Christian life is lived with God's own ability.
Philippians 1:12 "But I wish you to understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have served rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;"
Every seeming bad thing that happens to a Christian makes His life exceedingly much easier in the end.
"Even if I change, it won't last"
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2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Whatever thing that is accomplished by the spirit of power lasts the longest.
Jeremiah 29:11 "
God has programmed every stage of my life to end in immovable peace and glory.
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
My everlasting change is in my everlasting faith.
Jude 1:24 "Now unto him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,"
God will keep me from falling back if I keep my faith in God's ability in keeping me from falling back.
Romans 16:25 "Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,"
The truth of God's ability to keep me from falling is sure and existed even before the universe.
John 8:36 "
The change that comes from Jesus lasts forever.
Hebrews 3:14 "For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end;"
A lasting change depends on a lasting confidence in Christ.
"People are prosperous by chance"
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Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Isaiah 48:15 "
Job 8:6 "If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Genesis 39:2 "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
"Not everyone can make great achievements"
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Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
Isaiah 48:15 "
Job 8:6 "If you were pure and upright; surely now he would awake for you, and make the habitation of your righteousness prosperous."
Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Genesis 39:2 "And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian."
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
2Peter 1:3 "According as his divine power has given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who has called us to glory and virtue:"
Romans 8:32 "He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?"
Hebrews 11:39 "And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:"
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Acts 10:34 "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:"
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
"I don't pray much but I use most of my time for God to study the bible"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Matthew 5:19 "
Luke 19:46 "Saying unto them,
1Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
"I can't manifest God's power bcos I don't do the tins which will bring His power"
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Acts 6:8 "And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people."
Our walk in God's power is at the mercy of our faith and not our works
"Power is not good because it corrupts"
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Romans 16:25 "Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,"
We need power to be immune to the power of corruption
"This curse is from a very powerful source, I can't do anything about it"
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Galatians 3:13 "Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:"
Christ redeemed us from all curses because the curse of law He redeemed us from is the source of all curses
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
No curse can prevail against the one who belongs to God because all power belongs to God
"I can do this because I have done it before/done a similar thing before"
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Judges 20:32 "And the children of Benjamin said, They are struck down before us, as at the first. But the children of Israel said, Let us flee, and draw them from the city unto the highways."
Benjamin lost their third battle against Israel because they were confident they will defeat them because they had done so earlier
1Thessalonians 5:3 "For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction comes upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape."
Our weakness is the confidence in ourselves that we are strong
"last time when I prayed, nothing happened, why should I believe in prayer"
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2Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen."
Proayer is not meant for gains but for love and fellowship to God which produces gains
James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much."
Something great always happens when a righteous man prays righteously
"Forget about walking in power, you sh'd be concerned only with holiness"
π Related Verses (1)
1Corinthians 12:1 "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant."
It is God's will that we will have experiential knowledge of His power
"I can't control the way I feel no matter how hard I try"
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Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
my feelings depends on what I continually set my mind on. I habe full conttrol over my feelings because I have full control over what I set my mind on. Because I set my mind on God's word I have nothing but godly feelings
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
The control over the soul depends on the ability to cast all cares through prayer upon the of God peace(2Th 5:23) because prayer is the platform we receive grace (Zec 12:10) for the peace of our souls. Everyone can pray because prayer is not the expression of our abilities but the expression of our dependance on God's abilities. I have full control over my feelings because I have the power of prayer
3John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers."
It is possible and indeed the wish of God that we will have control over feelings because the prosperity of the soul is seen in the control we have over our feelings.
The control over our emotions is the prosperity of the soul and this depends on the prosperity of our spiritual life.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
All the resources has been made available in the Spirit of God for our complete control over the way we feel
Romans 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
When I set my mind on Christ and His ability in me I set my eyes on the Spirit and when I set my eyes on the Spirit I allow life and peace to flow into my emotional life.
Ecclesiastes 8:5 Whosoever keeps the commandment shall experience no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
"I will definitely change, It's just a matter of time"
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John 8:32 "
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
2Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new."
Proverbs 4:18 "But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day."
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
"I know the whole bible off head so I am a better christian than many others"
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John 5:39
Philippians 3:6 ,6 "Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; concerning the righteousness which is in the law, blameless.",7 "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ.",8 "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but rubbish, that I may win Christ,"
Proverbs 26:12 See a man wise in his own eyes? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
Luke 12:47 "
John 9:41 "Jesus said unto them,
1Corinthians 8:1 "Now concerning things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies."
"This must be God because it is supernatural"
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Matthew 24:11 "
1John 4:1 "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but test the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."
2Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.
Luke 10:19 "
The manifestation of the supernatural is not a final prove that a thing is from God because the devil also has supernatural powers
Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places."
The supernatural realm also inhabits evil spirits
Matthew 24:24 "
"Christians must not get into politics"
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Genesis 1:26 "And God said,
Politics is the original purpose and assignment of God to man
Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn."
Christians must enter into politics if the will of God will prevail in the nations
Revelation 5:10 And have made us unto our God a kingdom and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Politics is what God has designed us for
Ephesians 1:10 "That in the dispensation of the fullness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:"
Politics is the means God brings all things under the Lordship of Christ
Matthew 28:18 ,18 "And Jesus came and spoke unto them, saying,
Politics is one means of fulfilling the great commission of Christ
Matthew 6:13 "
"This thing is so easy and simple, It is his fault that he failed"
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1Corinthians 15:10 "But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me."
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
Matthew 7:2 "
Matthew 7:3 "
Ephesians 4:2 "With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;"
Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,"
"I am the least in this group, what great thing can I do"
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1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
"I have not prepared enough, I should as well not try"
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Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Ecclesiastes 9:11 "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happens to them all."
Romans 9:16 "So then it is not of him that wills, nor of him that runs, but of God that shows mercy."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Psalm 44:3 "For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your countenance, because you had favor unto them."
2Corinthians 12:10 "Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong."
"It is not right to take medicine because it is unbelief in God's power to heal"
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Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."
Faith must be expressed according to the it's level in the believer
1Timothy 5:23 "Drink no longer water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent illnesses."
"I can't help him because I am not strong enough"
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Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
"Why should I listen or pay so much attention to his preaching; I know more than he knows"
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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Mark 4:24 "And he said unto them,
It is the hearing of the word over and over again that produces results in our lives
John 6:63 "
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
"Loud prayers are more powerful than silent ones"
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1Samuel 1:13 ,13 "Now Hannah spoke in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunk.",14 "And Eli said unto her, How long will you be drunk? put away your wine from you.",15 "And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD.",16 Count not your handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I been speaking.,17 "Then Eli answered and said, Go in peace: and the God of Israel grant you your petition that you have asked of him."
Silent prayers can be powerful prayers
John 4:24
Ephesians 6:18 "Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;"
The power of prayer is rooted in the Spirit and not how loud it is
"I don,t believe that angels still influence our lives today"
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Psalm 91:11 "For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways."
Hebrews 1:13 "But to which of the angels said he at any time,
Acts 12:11 "And when Peter had come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord has sent his angel, and has delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews."
"I don,t believe that there demons and evil spirits who influence our lives"
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Matthew 12:43 ,43 "
Ephesians 6:10 "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might."
2Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
"Not every christian can walk in the miraculous"
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Mark 16:17
John 14:12 "
1Corinthians 4:20 "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power."
1Corinthians 12:1 "Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant."
"I have nobody to help me do this"
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Psalm 121:1 ,1 "A song of ascents. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from which comes my help.",2 "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
"Why should I listen to this preaching. I already know everything about it"
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Mark 4:24 "And he said unto them,
Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 ,2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.,3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
"I am alright because I manifest the gifts of the Spirit"
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Matthew 7:21 ,21 "
Matthew 7:20
"I did this all by myself"
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Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
1Samuel 2:9 "He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail."
Jeremiah 9:23 ,23 "Thus says the LORD,
"Why do I have to read and study the bible/(portions of it) over and over again when I already know them"
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Mark 4:24 "And he said unto them,
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
2Corinthians 9:6 "But this I say, He who sows sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he who sows bountifully shall reap also bountifully."
Joshua 1:8 "
Psalm 1:2 ,2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.,3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper."
"Looking at what is happening, how can my dreams come to pass"
π Related Verses (3)
Zechariah 4:7 "Who are you, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain: and he shall bring forth its headstone with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it."
Mark 11:23 "
Jeremiah 29:11 "
"I can't continue this any longer, I am burned out, I give up"
π Related Verses (2)
Psalm 27:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 18:32 "It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect."
"I can't do this:I am not as talented, experienced & popular as others"
π Related Verses (3)
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"I cannot break this bad habit"
π Related Verses (3)
John 8:36 "
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"My role is more important"
π Related Verses (5)
Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
1Corinthians 2:2 "For I determined not to know anything among you, except Jesus Christ, and him crucified."
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
"I have made all arrangements, nothing could go wrong"
π Related Verses (3)
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."
"After all, this is 'secular' work and not the work of GodWhy should I put in so much effort"
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Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
Ephesians 6:6 "Not with eye service, as men pleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;"
Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
Galatians 6:7 "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap."
Luke 16:10
Our unfaithfullness to secular work is our unfaithfullness to kingdom work
Luke 16:11 "
"The more I try to stop, the more I end up doing it I will stop trying"
π Related Verses (8)
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."
Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
Hebrews 10:35 ,35 "Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense of reward.",36 "For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you might receive the promise."
"I fear becoming too rich because it will make me evil"
π Related Verses (5)
Deuteronomy 8:18 "But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he swore unto your fathers, as it is this day."
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Proverbs 10:22 "The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it."
"I wish I was the one in charge here"
π Related Verses (3)
Psalm 75:6 ,6 "For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.",7 "But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another."
Matthew 23:12
1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
"I will be rejected if I choose to follow Christ and Who will take care of me if I choose to follow God/Christ"
π Related Verses (3)
Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, in which he has made us accepted in the beloved."
Jeremiah 31:3 "The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying,
Psalm 27:10 "When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up."
"My contribution is too small to make a differences"
π Related Verses (3)
Ephesians 4:16 "From whom the whole body being fitly joined together and knit together by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love."
Colossians 2:19 "And not holding the Head, from whom all the body by joints and ligaments having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God."
1Corinthians 12:22 "Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary:"
"I can't do this, because I have never done it before"
π Related Verses (3)
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Psalm 62:11 God has spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongs unto God.
"I am above this sin or weakness"
π Related Verses (5)
1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
Romans 12:3 "For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God has dealt to every man the measure of faith."
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Romans 7:18 "For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not."
"I can do this alone, I don't need anyone's help"
π Related Verses (3)
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."
"Maybe I will give up my resentment, bitterness someday, but, I can't right now"
π Related Verses (3)
Matthew 5:24 "
Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
"It will be too difficult to change this habit of mine"
π Related Verses (3)
Hebrews 6:12 "That you be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises."
2Corinthians 3:18 "But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord."
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
"I don't have enough resources to do this"
π Related Verses (2)
2Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:"
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
"I am better at this than anyone"
π Related Verses (3)
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."
"I made a fool of myself, how am I going to make things right"
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Philippians 3:13 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,"
"I have to pray, fast or study the bible more before I can do this"
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2Corinthians 3:5 Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God;
Zechariah 4:6 "Then he answered and spoke unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying,
John 5:39
"I will postpone this work but I will double up effort to make it up for the time lost"
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James 4:14 "Whereas you know not what shall be tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time, and then vanishes away."
Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, where you go."
"Yes, He prayed for me but I got it by the hand of God and not through His prayers"
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Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.
"Even if I put in my effort, the results won't last, why bother"
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Romans 8:14 "For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."
Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;"
"I don't have any serious need, why should I fast"
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Matthew 6:16 "
Fasting must be programmed into our lives and not just based on our needs
"I don't have any serious need, why should I spend so much time praying"
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Matthew 6:16 "
Proayer must be programmed into our lives and not just based on our needs
"I don't have any serious need, why should I be so committed to church"
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Hebrews 10:25 "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as you see the day approaching."
"He is the leader but, I was not in favour of his idea, why should I support it"
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Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
"It is not good to be strict, you must always be lenient to people"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
John 2:15 ,15 "And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;",16 "And said unto them that sold doves,
Jesus showed that being strict can be the will of God in some cases
"I will be wise if I study more"
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Proverbs 11:1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives him understanding.
Isaiah 11:2 "And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;"
"I don't see any supernatural occurrences in my ministry; I don't think I am making any impact"
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John 10:41 "And many came unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spoke of this man were true."
"Power is good, but having so much power is not good"
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Hebrews 6:5 "And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the age to come,"
Acts 1:8 "
Ephesians 1:19 "And what is the exceeding greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,"
Ephesians 3:20 "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,"
Ephesians 3:7 "Of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power."
Colossians 1:29 "For which I also labor, striving according to his working, who works in me mightily."
John 3:34 For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him.
"I always struggle to believe God in this area of my life"
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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
True faith is born out of fellowship with Christ
"What if I share this idea and it is a foolish idea"
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2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
"I got these blessings by my own strength and not from this person or from God"
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James 1:17 "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."
"He will change if this happens to him"
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2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
Luke 16:29 ,29 "
Proverbs 21:1 "The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turns it wherever he will."
Only God can change the heart of a man
"This person or situation is hopeless"
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1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Mark 11:23 "
Mark 9:23 "Jesus said unto him,
"My sins will limit my prayers"
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1John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
John 15:16 "
"You can't be sure of anything"
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Jeremiah 29:11 "
Isaiah 54:10 ,10 "
Colossians 1:27 "To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:"
"It is a sign of weakness to submit"
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1Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
Matthew 23:12
"I am more qualified to do this"
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Philippians 2:3 Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than themselves.
Psalm 118:8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.
Jeremiah 17:5 "Thus says the LORD;
2Samuel 2:9 "And made him king over Gilead, and over the Ashurites, and over Jezreel, and over Ephraim, and over Benjamin, and over all Israel."
"I think the Bible is just another holy book,it is not better than any other sacred writing"
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Luke 21:33
John 5:39
Psalm 12:6 "The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tested in a furnace of earth, purified seven times."
"IsnΓ’β¬β’t it better to be honest and say we donΓ’β¬β’t know than to believe in feel-good fantasy?Γ’β¬β’"
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Matthew 12:37 "
Proverbs 12:14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompense of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
"Faith is just to make people feel good"
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Romans 1:17 "For in it is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith."
2Corinthians 5:7 "(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)"
"I feel bad, because I always struggle with doubts when I want to believe"
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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
True faith is based on a living fellowship with Christ
Proverbs 3:5 ,5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding.,6 "In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths."
True faith is in absolute trust in God
Philippians 4:6 ,6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.,7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.",8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
"This child cannot have any good purpose, because he was born out of fornication,rape or accident"
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Ephesians 2:10 "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them."
1Corinthians 1:27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God has chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Jeremiah 1:5 "
Favour which makes the Christian life easy is given when you have good understanding of the life but your life rather becomes hard when you don't live the Christian life.