“In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Judges 17:6  

“For we live by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 NIV

But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgement for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:36-37 NIV

“…he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature…” 2 Peter 1:4 NIV

I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the plumb line…  Isaiah 28:17a NIV 

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. Matthew 3:8 NIV

Jesus tells me to repent. And yet, I am so infrequently encouraged to do so.

“Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” Revelation 22:17b

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.  Psalm 13:5-6 NIV 

Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 NIV

No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race…

Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. Proverbs 16:24 NLT

Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?” John 4:28-29 NIV

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

He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 NIV

But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.  Matthew 7:14 NLT

But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:34 NIV

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