Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NABRE James in this letter is writing to churches around the Mediterranean Sea to encourage them to amend their…
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Proverbs 4:7 – March 17, 2019
The beginning of wisdom is: get wisdom; whatever else you get, get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 NABRE This fourth proverb begins with a traditional call to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is passed on from one generation to the next and the proverb is exhorting the reader to acquire wisdom. Wisdom is not…
View More Proverbs 4:7 – March 17, 2019John 14:21 – March 16, 2019
Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him. John 14:21 NABRE John has captured Jesus farewell discourse to His followers. His departing words are concerned…
View More John 14:21 – March 16, 2019Isaiah 40:28 – March 15, 2019
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is God from of old, creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary, and his knowledge is beyond scrutiny. Isaiah 40:28 NABRE The Hebrew people have been taken captive after the destruction of Jerusalem…
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In contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 NABRE Paul writing to the Galatians informs them about the Spirit. He compares the flesh with the gifts of the Spirit. The desires of the…
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