Elkojessejames
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Elkojessejames
highlighted Proverbs 25:18 NLT
Telling lies about others is as harmful as hitting them with an ax, wounding them with a sword, or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted Proverbs 25:28 NLT
A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 89:48 NLT
No one can live forever; all will die. No one can escape the power of the grave. Interlude
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:18 NLT
Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:17 NLT
Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:10 NLT
For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:9 NLT
But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:8 NLT
So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:7 NLT
After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 6:4 NLT
Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions.
Oct 21
Elkojessejames
highlighted Proverbs 25:27 NLT
It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.
Oct 20
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 89:15 NLT
Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, LORD.
Oct 20
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 5:25 NLT
In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious. And the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.
Oct 20
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 5:4 NLT
But if she has children or grandchildren, their first responsibility is to show godliness at home and repay their parents by taking care of them. This is something that pleases God.
Oct 20
Elkojessejames
highlighted Jeremiah 35:15 NLT
Time after time I sent you prophets, who told you, “Turn from your wicked ways, and start doing things right. Stop worshiping other gods so that you might live in peace here in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you would not listen to me or obey me.
Oct 20
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 86:17 NLT
Send me a sign of your favor. Then those who hate me will be put to shame, for you, O LORD, help and comfort me.
Oct 16
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 86:16 NLT
Look down and have mercy on me. Give your strength to your servant; save me, the son of your servant.
Oct 16
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 86:15 NLT
But you, O Lord, are a God of compassion and mercy, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.
Oct 16
Elkojessejames
highlighted Psalms 86:11 NLT
Teach me your ways, O LORD, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you.
Oct 16
Elkojessejames
highlighted 1 Timothy 1:17 NLT
All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen.
Oct 16