1 A good reputation is better than expensive perfume;
and the day you die is better than the day you are born.
5 It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have
stupid people sing your praises.
6 When a fool laughs, it is like thorns crackling in a fire. It
doesn't mean a thing.
7 When a wise man cheats someone, he is acting like a fool.
If you take a bribe, you ruin your character.
8 The end of something is better than its beginning.
Patience is beter than pride.
9 Keep your temper under control; it is foolish to harbor a grudge.
11 Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving
an inheritance and will give you as much security as money can.
Wisdom keeps you safe----this is the advantage of knowledge.
19 Wisdom does moe for a person than ten rulers can do for a city.
20 There is no one on earth who does what is right all the time and
never makes a mistake.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Prayer of Praise (Jude 24-25) Good News Translation
24 To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to bring you faultlesss
and joyful before His glorious presence---
25 to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory,
majesty, might, and authority, from all ages past, and now, and forever
and ever! Amen.
and joyful before His glorious presence---
25 to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory,
majesty, might, and authority, from all ages past, and now, and forever
and ever! Amen.
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Do Not Imitate What Is Bad (III John 11) Good News Translation
11 My Dear friend, do not imitate what is bad, but imitate what is good.
Whoever does good belongs to God; whoever does wht is bad has not
seen God.
Whoever does good belongs to God; whoever does wht is bad has not
seen God.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Being Filled with the Knowledge and Wisdom of God (Colossians 1:9-14) Good News
9 We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with all the wisdom and
understanding that is Spirit gives.
10 Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what please with
him. Your lives will produce all kinds of good deeds, and you will grow in your
knowledge of God.
11-12 May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from the glorious power,
so that you may be able to endure everything with patience. And with joy give thanks
to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his
people in the kingdom of light.
13 He rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us safe into the kingdom of his
dear Son,
14 by whom we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven.
understanding that is Spirit gives.
10 Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what please with
him. Your lives will produce all kinds of good deeds, and you will grow in your
knowledge of God.
11-12 May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from the glorious power,
so that you may be able to endure everything with patience. And with joy give thanks
to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his
people in the kingdom of light.
13 He rescued us from the power of darkness and brought us safe into the kingdom of his
dear Son,
14 by whom we are set free, that is, our sins are forgiven.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Spiritual Blessings in Christ (Ephesians 1:3-6) Good News Translation
3 Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! and in our union with Christ
he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.
4 Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with
Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him. Because of his love
5 God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his sons----
6 Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son!
he has blessed us by giving us every spiritual blessing in the heavenly world.
4 Even before the world was made, God had already chosen us to be his through our union with
Christ, so that we would be holy and without fault before him. Because of his love
5 God had already decided that through Jesus Christ he would make us his sons----
6 Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son!
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Who is God to You?
He is my Healer (Psalms 103:3)
He is Redeemer (Isaiah 59:20)
He is my Deliverer (Psalms 70:5)
He is my Strength (Psalms 43:2)
He is my Shelter (Joel 3:16)
He is my Friend (John 15:15)
He is my Advocate (I John 2:1)
He is my Restorer (Psalms 23:3)
He is my Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
He is Love (I John 4:16)
He is my Mediator (I Timothy 2:5-6)
He is my Stronghold (Nahum 1:7)
He is Bread of Life (John 6:35)
He is my Hiding Place (Psalms 32:7)
He is the Everlasting Light (Isaiah 60:20)
He is a Strong Tower (Proverbs 18:10)
He is my Resting Place (Jeremiah 50:6)
He is the Spirit of Truth (John 16:13)
He is my Refuge from the Storm (Isaiah 25:4)
He is Eternal Life (I John 5:20)
He is the Lord Who Provides (Genesis 22:14)
He is the Lord of Peace (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
He is the Living Water (John 4:10)
He is my Shield (Psalms 144:2)
He is my Husband (Isaiah 54:5)
He is my Helper (Hebrews 13:6)
He is my Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)
He is the Lord Who Heals (Exodus 15:26)
He is my Hope (Psalms 71:5)
He is the God of Comfort (Romans 15:5)
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Monday, April 9, 2018
Running Toward the Goal (Philippians 3:12-16) Good News Translation
12 I do not claim that I have already succeeded or have already become perfect. I keep striving to win the prize for which Christ Jesus has already won me to himself.
13 Of course, my brother, I really do not think that have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead.
14 So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above.
15 All of us who spiritually mature should have this same attitude. But if some of you have a different attitude, God will make this clear to you.
16 However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now.
13 Of course, my brother, I really do not think that have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead.
14 So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above.
15 All of us who spiritually mature should have this same attitude. But if some of you have a different attitude, God will make this clear to you.
16 However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
God's Mercy is Abundant (Ephesians 2:4-10) Good News Translation
4 But God's mercy is so abundant, and His love for us is to so great,
5 that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God's grace that you have been saved.
6 In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world.
7 He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus.
8-9 For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your efforts, but God's gift so that no one can boast about it.
10 God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.
5 that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience he brought us to life with Christ. It is by God's grace that you have been saved.
6 In our union with Christ Jesus he raised us up with him to rule with him in the heavenly world.
7 He did this to demonstrate for all time to come the extraordinary greatness of his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus.
8-9 For it is by God's grace that you have been saved through faith. It is not the result of your efforts, but God's gift so that no one can boast about it.
10 God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
God's Words Give Life and Health to Anyone Who Understands Them (Proverbs 4:23-27) Good News Translation
23 Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts,
24 Never say anything that isn't true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words.
25 Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don't hang your head in shame.
26 Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right.
37 Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.
24 Never say anything that isn't true. Have nothing to do with lies and misleading words.
25 Look straight ahead with honest confidence; don't hang your head in shame.
26 Plan carefully what you do, and whatever you do will turn out right.
37 Avoid evil and walk straight ahead. Don't go one step off the right way.
God Has the Last Word (Proverbs16:1-2) Good News Translation
1 You may make your plans, but God has the last word.
2 You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives.
3 Ask God to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
4 Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
2 You may think everything you do is right, but the Lord judges your motives.
3 Ask God to bless your plans, and you will be successful in carrying them out.
4 Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the wicked is destruction.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Faith and Action (James 2:14-20) Good News Translation
14 My brother, what is it for someone to say that he has faith if his actions do not prove it? Can that faith save him?
15 Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't hve enough to eat.
16 What good is there in your saving to them, "God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!"---if you don't give them the necessities of life?
17 So it is with faith; if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead.
18 But someone will say, "One person has faith, another has actions." My answer is, "Show me how anyone can have faith by my actions."
19 Do you believe that there is only one God? Good! The demons also believe--and tremble with fear.
20 You fool! Do you want to be shown that faith without actions is useless?
15 Suppose there are brothers or sisters who need clothes and don't hve enough to eat.
16 What good is there in your saving to them, "God bless you! Keep warm and eat well!"---if you don't give them the necessities of life?
17 So it is with faith; if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead.
18 But someone will say, "One person has faith, another has actions." My answer is, "Show me how anyone can have faith by my actions."
19 Do you believe that there is only one God? Good! The demons also believe--and tremble with fear.
20 You fool! Do you want to be shown that faith without actions is useless?
Monday, January 8, 2018
God's Plan Revealed (Ephesian 3:1-13) New Living Translation
1 When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles . . .
2 assuming, by the way, that you know God gave me the special responsibility of extending his grace to you Gentiles.
3 As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me.
4 As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.
5 God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by his Spirit he has revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets.
6 And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus.
7 By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.
8 Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.
9 I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning.
10 God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
(copied from Daily Bible Reading)
2 assuming, by the way, that you know God gave me the special responsibility of extending his grace to you Gentiles.
3 As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me.
4 As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.
5 God did not reveal it to previous generations, but now by his Spirit he has revealed it to his holy apostles and prophets.
6 And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus.
7 By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.
8 Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.
9 I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning.
10 God’s purpose in all this was to use the church to display his wisdom in its rich variety to all the unseen rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
11 This was his eternal plan, which he carried out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
12 Because of Christ and our faith in him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God’s presence.
13 So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.
(copied from Daily Bible Reading)
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