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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)

Humility

Only servants of the Lord

Only Servants of the Lord – 1 Corinthians 3:5

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We need to be careful about attributing a measure of human greatness to our leaders. Great leaders are those who are servants of the Lord.

He guides the humble

He Guides the Humble – Psalm 25:9, 12

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How can you discern God's will for your life? Come before him in humility and with a willingness to obey. And he will guide your steps.

value others above yourself

Value Others Above Yourself – Philippians 2:3-4

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How do we build up the body of Christ? One way is let go of selfishness and value other people within the body above yourself.

How to Save a Nation

How to Save a Nation – 2 Chronicles 34:27

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Few have the influence of Josiah. But God will respond to all who follow his example. And in doing so, you may help to save your nation.

Under the hand of God

1 Peter: Humble Yourself Under the Hand of God (5:5-11)

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You will face challenges in this life. But humble yourself under the mighty hand of God. And he will lift you up to glory, not in your time, but in his.

two men went up to pray

Two Men Went Up To Pray – Luke 18:9-14

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In Jesus parable, two men went up to pray. One was self-righteous, and not heard by God. The other humbled himself, and was exalted by God.

Two went up to pray: a deacon and a prostitute

A Deacon and a Prostitute: A Parable Retold – Luke 18:9-14

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What would Jesus' parable of two men going to pray look like in today's world. Might it be a Baptist deacon and a common prostitute?