The Word For You Today
What The Bible Teaches Us About Money (5)
Today’s Scriptures
Now concerning the collection for the saints: you should follow the directions I gave to the churches of Galatia. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put aside and save whatever extra you earn, so that collections need not be taken when I come. And when I arrive, I will send any whom you approve with letters to take your gift to Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 16:1-3
Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7
What The Bible Teaches Us About Money (4)
Today’s Scriptures
Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.
Deuteronomy 16:17
What The Bible Teaches Us About Money (3)
Today’s Scriptures
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart.
The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”Job 1:21
What The Bible Teaches Us About Money (2)
Today’s Scriptures
But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.
Deuteronomy 8:18
The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.
“I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you;
I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.Genesis 12:1-2
Pause And Reflect
Today’s Scriptures
In God we make our boast all day long, and we will praise your name forever.
Psalm 44:8
How To Forgive
Today’s Scriptures
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Ephesians 4:32
Be Guided By Wisdom, Not Impulse
Today’s Scriptures
Desire without knowledge is not good—how much more will hasty feet miss the way!
Proverbs 19:2
How God Sees You
Today’s Scriptures
This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus.
1 John 4:17
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
2 Corinthians 5:21
Change Your Thoughts And Change Your Life
Today’s Scriptures
You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
Isaiah 26:3
Worship: Giving Yourself To God
Today’s Scriptures
Otherwise, would they not have stopped being offered? For the worshipers would have been cleansed once for all, and would no longer have felt guilty for their sins.
Hebrews 10:2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
Romans 12:1
How To Build Your Self-Esteem
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying:
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.Jeremiah 31:3
Parenting, The Bible Way
Today’s Scriptures
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Ephesians 6:4
Know Your Purpose, Know Your Partners
Today’s Scriptures
Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”
John 20:21
Have You Talked To God About It?
Today’s Scriptures
The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nun did not leave the tent.
Exodus 33:11
The Link Between Disobedience And Stress
Today’s Scriptures
but I gave them this command: Obey me, and I will be your God and you will be my people. Walk in obedience to all I command you, that it may go well with you.
Jeremiah 7:23
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Pray About It, Then Take Action
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I also told them about the gracious hand of my God on me and what the king had said to me.
They replied, “Let us start rebuilding.” So they began this good work.
Nehemiah 2:18
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they will be blessed in what they do.
James 1:22-25
See Yourself As Valuable (2)
Today’s Scriptures
Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you,
I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life.Isaiah 43:4
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10
See Yourself As Valuable (1)
Today’s Scriptures
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
“Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith!
Luke 12:24-28
Just Sow The Seed
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What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task.
1 Corinthians 3:5
You Are Commanded To Love
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“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.
John 13:34
And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.
1 John 4:21