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"But who am I, & what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from you, & of your own have we given you." (1 Chron 29:14 ESV)
Realizing God owns everything is the first step in keeping our possessions in perspective
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"So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?"" (Hebrews 13:6 ESV).
The secret to living without fear: Know that Jesus is with us and live like we believe it.
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"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." (James 1:22 ).
Why is it easier to be hearers only? Because there's no responsibility on my part. The world tells us we can be saved without being doers. That's not what the Bible says.
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"so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven & on earth and under the earth, & every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Phil 2:10-11)
All will bow & confess Jesus, by choice or as a conquered enemy.
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"In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?" (John 14:2 ESV).
Why do I serve Jesus? Because He will not forget me when He returns.
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"Jesus wept." (John 11:35 ESV).
I serve a God who lived among us and knows our pains and our fears. I serve a God who cries with us when we hurt.
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"Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am."" (John 8:58 ESV).
There is no way around it; Jesus claimed to be God. I anchor my hope in this bedrock truth today.
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"Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life," (John 6:68 ESV).
The world offers a lot of answers, but only Jesus has the words I need that lead to eternal life.
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"Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." (Phil. 4:11 ESV)
I'll not let my circumstances dictate my dedication to the Lord; rather, I'll let my dedication to the Lord dictate my circumstances.
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"and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man." (John 2:25 ESV).
I cannot hide who I am from Jesus, my Creator. I will be honest with Him about my sins and seek His forgiveness today.
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"And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch."" (Luke 5:4 ESV).
When I know what Jesus wants me to do, I need to have faith and do it without rationalizing it away.
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"And the high priest said, "Are these things so?"" (Acts 7:1 ESV).
When the world calls me out on my profession of faith in King Jesus, I will be ready to answer, "Yes" with no hesitancy.
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"And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." (1 John 2:17 ESV).
Today, I'll do things that will build for my eternity and not get distracted by the things that are passing away.
1Co 10:32-33
Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved.
1Co 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.