Your Favorite Bible Passages

Would love to see some of yours, here's some of mine with other random expressions

Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?" John 11:40

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6

Zechariah 4:6 -- "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the LORD Almighty.

Ephesians 4:26-27 -- And "don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a mighty foothold to the Devil.

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7

Proverbs 19:18 -- Discipline your children while there is hope. If you don't, you will ruin their lives.

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Proverbs 16:9

Hebrews 13:5 -- Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

Proverbs 23:24 -- The father of godly children has cause for joy. What a pleasure it is to have wise children.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30-31

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, Galatians 2:20

I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Psalm 143:6

Proverbs 21:5 -- Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

Proverbs 13:4 -- The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.

"'Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.'" Jeremiah 33:3

Matthew 11:28 -- [Jesus says,] "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13

Peter 1:5-9 -- For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. But if anyone does not have them, he is nearsighted and blind, and has forgotten that he has been cleansed from his past sins.

Proverbs 16:3 -- Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed

Psalm 18:32-34 -- It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Matthew 6:25-26 -- [Jesus says,] "So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life -- whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than they are."

To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy -- to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. Jude 24-25

John 4:18-21 -- There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Daniel 12:13 -- "As for you, go your way till the end. You will rest, and then at the end of the days you will rise to receive your allotted inheritance."

The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. Psalm 145:18-19

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

James 2:15-16 -- Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what is good is it?

Proverbs 23:23 -- Get the truth and don't ever sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and discernment.

Matthew 6:24 -- [Jesus says,] "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You can not serve both God and Money."

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7

The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. Proverbs 10:29

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:1-3

So after they [the church at Antioch] had fasted and prayed, they [Barnabas and Saul] placed their hands on them and sent them off. Acts 13:3

Colossians 3:25 -- Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

Do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Mark 13:11

John 2:10 -- He who loves his brother abides in the light, and there is no cause for stumbling in him.

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you..." Luke 6:27

On my death bed, what do I want to be remembered for? What do I want to leave behind, my gift to life.

When you're making big bucks, people don't want to know anything execpt what you're suppossed to be doing to make big bucks.

One of the greatest mistakes people make, is trying to make others what they aren't.

If others think the worst of you, use it to let yourself be free and live your life.

What you're looking for is inside of you... When diamonds were discovered in SAfrica, a farmer sold his farm went looking for diamonds. He never found any, but the new owner of the farm looked into a creek and found one of the largest diamonds in the world.

If we pray and act on the impulse of God, our life gets better. If we just act on impulse, our life will not get better.

Story, the devil came to a man. The man asked, "are you hear to steal my soul?". The devil repiled "No, I am hear to steal your dreams".

("I hold that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing" ---Thomas Jefferson

When you give someone something, you always keep a copy for yourself. If you give anger, you get anger.

There are times when we need to leave the canvas blank, invite God into our lives and let him paint the future.

You will meet more people by being interested in them, rather than trying to make them more interested in you.

Success seems to largly be hanging on, while others have dropped off. ie fall 7 times but get up 8

When you attract compassion into your life, you gain it. You will fix broken life cycles.

Jesus also said, "if you don't have a sword, sell your coat and buy one." Luke 22:36.

"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time."

-- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 -- Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.

For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13

2 Timothy 3:16 -- All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.

"whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it" (Matthew 16:25)

Is that all? Just be still? Yes. Calmly trust and hold your peace. That's all you need to do to see Him go to work for you. Usually, you are just in the way when you try to take things on yourself. When was the last time you really let yourself be still?

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petitioning, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transands all understanding, will guard your minds in Jesus Christ

Isaiah 55:11 -- [God says,] "The same thing is true of the words I speak. They will not return to me empty They make the things happen that I want to happen, and they succeed in doing what I send them to do."

Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the LORD.

Jeremiah 6:16 -- This is what the LORD says: "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls."

Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:5-6

-- Ephesians 2:8-9 -- For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast.

A man's pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor. Proverbs 29:23

Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

Hebrews 13:1-5 -- Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ÒNever will I leave you; never will I forsake you.Ó

James 3:17 -- But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no partiality and is always sincere.

Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him. 1 John 3:21-22

Matthew 7:7-8 -- "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened."

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe. Proverbs 29:25

Amos 5:23 -- [God says,] "Away with your hymns of praise! They are only noise to my ears. I will not listen to your music, no matter how lovely it is. Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, a river of righteous living that will never run dry."

-- Proverbs 9:7-12 -- "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult; whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse. Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning."

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

Think not that I am come to send peace: I came not to send peace but a sword" Matt. 10:34

"And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellow man. "Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man." Genesis 9:5-6

Proverbs 25:2 -- It is God's privilege to conceal things and the king's privilege to discover them. (NLT) ----Sometimes it's frustrating to have things concealed from us. But God gives us the privilege of searching and discovering. Enjoy the adventure! What is something you know today that you didn't know yesterday?

"Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun." Psalm 37:5-6

Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2

-- Ephesians 4:1-3 -- As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Proverbs 16:9 -- In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. But now, all you who light fires and provide yourselves with flaming torches, go, walk in the light of your fires and of the torches you have set ablaze. This is what you shall receive from my hand: You will lie down in torment. Isaiah 50:10-11

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28

Ecclesiastes 10:10 -- Since a dull ax requires great strength, sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed.

Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Psalm 37:6-7

Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5

Proverbs 9:10 -- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. ---------------------------------------------- The wise Christian has learned to navigate life's twists and turns with skill. "The skill of living" is my biblical definition of wisdom, so a wise person is one who stays out of moral danger and evaluates all of life from God's perspective. One gains such skill, first and foremost, by honoring God (Proverbs 1:7). In response to such honor, God grants wisdom and favor to all who fear him and seek to live according to his principles. -- David Jeremiah

Colossians 3:23 -- Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men...

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18

Psalms 91:1-2 -- He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person -- such a man is an idolater -- has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Ephesians 5:3-5

Psalms 25:7 -- Forget each wrong I did when I was young. Show how truly kind you are and remember me.

"No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks." Luke 6:43-45

Proverbs 24:21 -- My children, you must respect the LORD and the king, and you must not make friends with anyone who rebels against either of them.

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19

-- Psalm 55:16-17 -- But I call to God, and the LORD saves me. Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.

Proverbs 12:1 -- To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

I know that intention is a force that we all have within us, and we have the power to draw this energy into our lives by being the energy we want to attract.

Rom 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Isaiah 40:31 -- But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me -- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9

All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. Proverbs 21:2

Hebrews 13:7 -- Remember your leaders who first taught you the word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and trust the Lord as they do.

"Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it." Malachi 3:10

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. Psalm 42:1

Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man. Jefferson's "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776

He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue, who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman, who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD, who keeps his oath even when it hurts, who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.

Ephesians 5:4 -- Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash." Matthew 7:24-27

Job 8:21 -- "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy."

Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 1 Corinthians 15:1

Lamentations 3:27-29 -- And it is good for the young to submit to the yoke of [God's] discipline. Let them sit alone in silence beneath the LORD's demands. Let them lie face down in the dust; then at last there is hope for them.

Corinthians 15:57 -- But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Timothy 2:1 -- I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. As you make your requests, plead for God's mercy upon them, and give thanks.

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13

Proverbs 26:18-19 -- Just as damaging as a mad man shooting a lethal weapon is someone who lies to a friend and then says, "I was only joking."

Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2

Corinthians 3:16 -- Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit lives in you?

Corinthians 4:3-5 -- I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14

John 10:4 -- "When [Jesus] has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice."

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Proverbs 21:3

Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting? 1 Corinthians 15:55 Death has the power to end life. Death has the power to separate. Death has the power to discourage and defeat us. But, we know the truth: Jesus lives! Because he lives, we know we will live with him. We believe that his victory over death is our victory. So like Jesus, we mock death and its power to destroy us. Jesus has destroyed death and brought immortality to life ... in us through the Gospel.

Luke 14:11 -- For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Deuteronomy 20:19 -- "When you are besieging a town and the war drags on, do not destroy the trees. Eat the fruit, but do not cut down the trees. They are not enemies that need to be attacked!"

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58

If you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even "sinners" do that. Luke 6:33

Proverbs 3:5-6 -- Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Galatians 6:4 -- Each person should judge his own actions and not compare himself with others. Then he can be proud for what he himself has done.

Psalms 3:5-6 -- I lay down and slept; I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.

Jeremiah 33:3 -- Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.

John 15:16 -- [Jesus says,] "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will last."

He will not let your foot slip -- he who watches over you will not slumber .... Psalm 121:3

Psalms 23:6 -- Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

"Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs." Jonah 2:8

Proverbs 22:6 -- Teach your children to choose the right path, and when they are older, they will remain upon it.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith Ñ of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fireÑmay be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Peter 1:3-7

James 2:1 -- My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim that you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people more than others?

But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect ... 1 Peter 3:15

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Psalm 62:7

Proverbs 22:24-25 -- Keep away from angry, short-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul.

Ephesians 4:2 -- Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love.

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8

Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

Genesis 1:31 -- Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way.

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14

Psalms 5:3 -- In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Peter 5:6 -- Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time . . .

Daniel prayed: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. I thank and praise you, O God of my fathers: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king." Daniel 2:20-23

Hebrews 4:16 -- So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14

Peter 5:6 -- Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time

Ecclesiastes 7:10 -- Don't long for "the good old days," for you don't know whether they were any better than today

However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9

Ecclesiastes 5:11 -- As goods increase, so do those who consume them. And what benefit are they to the owner, except to feast his eyes on them?

Proverbs 11:14 -- Without wise leadership, a nation falls; with many counselors, there is safety.

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Proverbs 31:30

Proverbs 21:2 -- All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.

Romans 5:3 -- We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us -- they help us learn to endure.

2 posted on 06/06/2005 1:10:45 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)

3 posted on 06/06/2005 1:15:24 PM PDT by Vision (When Hillary Says She's Going To Put The Military On Our Borders...She Becomes Our Next President)

Matthew 7-19:21 (KJV)Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

The new motto of the Lutheran church I guess.

I'm an Acts 17:11 kind of guy...

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

8 posted on 06/06/2005 1:32:25 PM PDT by Onelifetogive (* Sarcasm tag ALWAYS required. For some FReepers, sarcasm can NEVER be obvious enough.)

1 Corintians 10:13 (KJV)

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that year are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Psalm 1

Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law he mediates day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper.

The ungodly are not so but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgement, not sinners in the congergation of the righteous,

For the Lord knows the way of the righteous; but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Cool, I have a few sentences from that but not the entire passage. I really like this...

The ungodly are not so but are like the chaff which the wind drives away

11 posted on 06/06/2005 2:05:22 PM PDT by Vision (When Hillary Says She's Going To Put The Military On Our Borders...She Becomes Our Next President)

Advice on how to spend your tithe money from Deuteronomy 14:26

And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household

2 Corinthians 8:9: 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich.

--and--

2 Corinthians 9:8: 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work.

John 6:53 (NAB) Jesus said to them, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.

1Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Psalm 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. (John 1:14)

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1)

...Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.(John 14:27)

1Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

18 posted on 06/06/2005 3:13:39 PM PDT by Vision (When Hillary Says She's Going To Put The Military On Our Borders...She Becomes Our Next President)

...Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.(John 14:27)

1Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Fantastic

19 posted on 06/06/2005 3:18:31 PM PDT by Vision (When Hillary Says She's Going To Put The Military On Our Borders...She Becomes Our Next President)

Two simple yet great scriptures:

Proverbs 10:24. The blessing of the LORD maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.

III John:2. Beloved, I wish above all things tha thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

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