Let every person be subordinate to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been established by God. Romans 13:1 NABRE Paul writing to the community of Rome expects Christians to be exemplary citizens. Paul declares that God is the only authority…
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Exodus 20:12 – June 21, 2020
Honor your father and your mother, that you may have a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20:12 NABRE We read in the quoted verse one of the Ten Commandments, called “Decalogue”, coming from the Greek, meaning “ten words.” This command is the…
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The result of humility and fear of the LORD is riches, honor and life. Proverbs 22:4 NABRE This proverb is one attributed to Solomon, who was considered one of the wisest men because he asked God for wisdom and it was given him. But the work of the Spirit seems…
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Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. Colossians 3:2 NABRE This letter to the Colossians points to all that is needed is the gospel of Christ. We desire more in life and that more can be found in knowing Christ and dedicating our lives to the…
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