Its walls are patrolled day and night against invaders, but the real danger is wickedness within the city… It is not an enemy who taunts me— I could bear that. It is not my foes who so arrogantly insult me— I could have hidden from them. Instead, it is you—my equal, my companion and close…

You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy. Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father…I am the Lord your God. (Leviticus 19:2b,3) Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. “Honor your father and mother.” This…

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. (1 Corinthians 14:33) For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. (James 3:16) “Let us strip off every weight that slows us down…. (Hebrews 12:1) I recently read the popular book written by professional…

The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. (Proverbs 10:8) If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. James 1:5 God has invited us to ask Him for wisdom with the promise that He…

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