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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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storing treasure in Heaven

Storing Up Treasure In Heaven – Matthew 6:19-21

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Jesus encourages us to store up treasure in heaven where it will be secure. I can do that by helping out other people who are in need.

greed is a form of idolatry

Greed is a Form of Idolatry – Ephesians 5:5

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Many of us live in societies that glorify accumulation of stuff. The more and bigger the better. But this greed is really a form of idolatry.

friendship with the world

Friendship with the World – James 4:4

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You can follow the Lord as his disciple. Or follow the way of friendship with the world. But not both. Attempting to do both is adultery.

respond with a soft answer

Responding With a Soft Answer or a Harsh Word – Proverbs 15:1

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Discussions can sometimes get heated. But responding with a soft answer, with gentleness and respect, can help to defuse the conflict.

the poisonous root of bitterness

The Poisonous Root of Bitterness – Hebrews 12:15

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Bitterness is like a dandelion with a root that runs deep and seeds that will corrupt a whole lawn. Don't allow bitterness to fester.

the Lord searches hearts and minds

The Lord Searches Our Hearts and Minds – Jeremiah 17:10

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While our motives may be hidden from most people, the Lord searches the hearts and minds of people, and rewards them accordingly.

Teach me your ways, O Lord

Teach Me Your Ways, O Lord – Psalm 86:11

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How can I live a life of purity that is pleasing to God. David's prayer here, "Teach me your ways, O Lord", reveals the way. Seek God's help.

Standing on holy ground

Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5

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What do you do when you come into God's presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.

Like seed sown on thorny soil

Thorny Ground that Chokes the Seed – Mark 4:18-19

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In the parable of the soils, I find myself challenged by the thorns that choke out the seed. There are so many thorns in my life.

your God will be my God

Your God Will Be My God – Ruth 1:16-17

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Do others see God within us? And see a Lord that would make them want to know him as well? That seems to be part of what drew Ruth to Naomi.

Please God, not men

Pleasing God Rather than People – 1 Thessalonians 2:4

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Like Paul, my goal should be to be pleasing to God rather than to the people around me. He is the one I am answerable to in the end.

Live a life worthy of the Lord

Living Worthy of the Lord – Colossians 1:9-10

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Can you live a life that is worthy of the Lord? We can with the knowledge and wisdom that the Holy Spirit gives. And that should be our goal.