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Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted 1 Corinthians 1:25 NLT

This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted 1 Corinthians 1:24 NLT

But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted 1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT

Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted 1 Corinthians 1:20 NLT

So where does this leave the philosophers, the scholars, and the world’s brilliant debaters? God has made the wisdom of this world look foolish.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 15:2 NLT

We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 14:22 NLT

You may believe there’s nothing wrong with what you are doing, but keep it between yourself and God. Blessed are those who don’t feel guilty for doing something they have decided is right.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 14:18 NLT

If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 14:17 NLT

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 14:13 NLT

So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.

almost 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 13:12 NLT

The night is almost gone; the day of salvation will soon be here. So remove your dark deeds like dirty clothes, and put on the shining armor of right living.

about 8 years ago

Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don’t participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy.

about 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 13:8 NLT

Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law.

about 8 years ago

Tomdy99

highlighted Romans 13:7 NLT

Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority.

about 8 years ago