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giving God your best, without defect or blemish

Giving God Your Best – Exodus 39:1

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God is not overly concerned about external trappings. But God does want us to give him the best of what we have. Honor him with your best.

social justice

What Does the Bible Teach about Social Justice?

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Social justice involves caring for the poor and helpless in society. And the Bible admonishes us repeatedly to practice social justice.

Guard your heart

Guard Your Heart – Proverbs 4:23

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In this proverb, a father is instructing his son to guard his heart. To be careful about what he allows to influence his life and thoughts.

When darkness reigns

When Darkness Reigns – Luke 22:52-53

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Jesus came as the light of the world, but darkness still reigns over much of the world. Let his light shine through you into the world.

clean the inside and the outside will also be clean

Clean the Inside, and the Outside Will Be Clean – Luke 11:39

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Many try to hid a rotten interior by putting on a mask. But Jesus tells us to first clean what is inside. And the outside will reflect that.

who is my neighbor

Who Is My Neighbor – Luke 10:29

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In response to the question "Who is my neighbor", Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan. Our neighbor is anyone that we can help.

who is the Lord?

Who Is the Lord? – Exodus 5:2

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Who is the LORD? This is a question Pharoah asked, and many today still ask it. The best response I can give is a life lived for Him.

final exhortations

Hebrews: Some Final Exhortations (13:1-19)

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As Hebrews nears the end, the author provides a number of final exhortations. These are very practical guidelines for life as believers.

warning and encouragement

Hebrews: Warning and Encouragement (12:14-29)

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As Hebrews draws close to the end, the author continues to offer warnings to those who doubt and encouragement to remain faithful.

remember me with favor

Remember Me with Favor – Nehemiah 13:31

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Nehemiah's plea for God to remember him with favor expresses his desire to hear Jesus say to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Two cities in Revelation

Revelation: A Tale of Two Cities

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Revelation is the tale of two cities. God's city. And the world. While the world seems stronger, in the end, God's city is victorious.

Run With Perseverance

Hebrews: Run With Perseverance (11:32-12:3)

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We are surrounded by all who have lived by faith. So, follow their example and run with perseverance, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.