Strive for Peace and Holiness: A Call to Christian Maturity
"Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord". | Hebrews 12:14 |
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"Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord". | Hebrews 12:14 |
But God has so composed the body, giving greater honour to the part that lacked it, that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together (1 Corinthians 12:24—26).
“But even if you soar as high as eagles and build your nest among the stars, I will bring you crashing down,” says the LORD” (Obadiah 1:4).
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change” (James 1:17).
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world” (1 Peter 5:8—9)
“The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance” (Psa 16:5—6).
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God" (Col 3:16).
“And he said to me, ‘Son of man, can these bones live?’ And I answered, ‘O Lord GOD, you know”’ (Ezekiel 37:3).
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you” (James 4:10).
"Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov 16:18).
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matt 5:8).
“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” (1 Tim 6:6—8).
“Why should the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’ Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases” (Psa 115:2—3).
“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Eph 3:20—21).
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