13 No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide a way out so that you may be able to bear it. (1 Corinthians 10:13 CSB) There … Read more
16 The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, 19 a lying witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up trouble among brothers. (Proverbs 6:16-19 … Read more
5 Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. (Colossians 4:5-6 CSB) What is it to have our speech gracious and seasoned with salt? I have not always done well on this … Read more
6 We all went astray like sheep; we all have turned to our own way; and the Lord has punished him for[a] the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:6 CSB) In life we tend to want to go our own way. To do things our own way. We often make a name for ourselves being … Read more
5 For I may be absent in body, but I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how well ordered you are and the strength of your faith in Christ. 6 So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 being rooted and built up in … Read more