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Proverbs 15:32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
For all those people who constantly disregard any disciple or instructions, to you I ask, who are you actually affecting the most?
It certainly is not the people who try to constantly tell you what you are doing wrong – they will get bored of telling you and you will still be doing it wrong!
If you do have any love, then start loving yourself and listening to those around who are trying to help – yes it may not sound nice, but they may well be your hope!
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Proverbs 15:33 Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honour.
Our wisdom comes from God; we need to stop and listen to Him in order to gain wisdom like His. The wisdom of the world is nothing but man’s greatest thoughts…
Who are we but a creation of God – the ultimate wisdom must surely come from Him. Who are we to think anything less?
If we are willing to humble ourselves before God, before our creator, then we will be able to gain from His wisdom as we grow with it. Even Christ Himself said we need to humble ourselves before we can be exalted…
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Proverbs 18:12 Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honour.
People become quite stuck up with their riches… they are often high-minded and need to be reminded where they stand.
This is God’s way of reminding us never to look down on poor people because circumstance has allowed them to get into such a state. Without riches, a rich man is a poor man!
Don’t allow the riches of the world to stop you from loving and supporting people in need whether they are next door or around the world.
God was always looking out for people who needed Him, whether they were rich, poor, healthy or sick.
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Luke 14:11 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Jesus always used pertinent stories to back up what He was saying; ensuring people would listen and learn from the stories.
When we tell others about Christ, we too should be thinking of ways we can allow others to relate to Him through our own experiences with others.
Don’t brag about how much you can do or how much has been done for you; neither of these ways are too successful in promoting Christ.
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Proverbs 25:14 Like clouds and wind without rain is one who boasts of gifts never given.
How many times have you said you were going to do something but never actually got around to doing them?
One thing Christ made sure of was the fact He would always follow through on what He said and always live up to His promises made; to the extent we can believe everything He ever said as a promise!
Being honest is one thing, but making sure your honesty is upheld is often a lot harder to do. Live up to what God is asking you to do so He can get the glory!
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2 Corinthians 10:13 We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.
Boasting about things which you have not actually witnessed is always a dodgy thing to do; may people will call you out on that!
All through the bible we can see events where people would boast about things which happened when they did not actually happen or they “expanded on the truth!”
Listen to God to hear what He wants you to tell others about – He does not want you to boast about your own things but to try and glorify Him in all things.
Yes, God is trying to teach you…
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Romans 10:18 But I ask: Did they not hear? Of course they did: “Their voice has gone out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.”
Asking the obvious is a good way to make a point with most people. Here the Romans are almost challenged by the expanse of the church and ministry.
The Romans were a considerable force who did manage to spread far and wide, but the Gospel message went just as far with far less of an army!
We use power, great numbers of people and even technology to take over or control others; God uses the truth being told by a few honest people to reach even more.
God reaches inside people’s hearts and does not beat them up so they will listen. Be more like God!
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Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Jesus spoke to the people around Him. He did not call special meetings to which only church members could be invited. He did not call special meetings to which only church leaders were invited…
He opened meetings to everyone who was willing to listen!
We need to be willing to obey Him by going to everyone who is willing to listen; all those hurting, all those looking for hope, all those wanting, all those in need… everyone!
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Isaiah 43:10 “You are my witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.
God speaks to the people of Israel here; anyone who is willing to listen – don’t forget people actually came along and “joined” with Israel so they could be with God too!
God chose Christ to be His primary servant and each of us should aspire to be more like Christ in being servant-hearted and willing to obey God always.
The more we walk with God the more we understand and the more we are able to show others what an awesome God we have!
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Isaiah 42:1 Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.
When God allowed Jesus to come to earth as a human, it was not on a whim or chance, it was planned and talked about long before Christ came.
Jesus was being sent to live amongst us as a friend; not as ruler and king, despite that being His worthy position.
Jesus came to seek all who are lost and the save us from our eternal death which we deserve.
What a friend! What love! Share it with others…
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Exodus 33:11 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.
How did God speak to Moses? Face to face, as a friend! Two lessons to take from this…
When we want to speak to someone, be it to say good things or bad, we should be speaking face to face and not behind their backs!
Second, we need to treat people as friends and not as objects about which we can talk – talking to a friend always comes out different than talking about an object.
Make sure you have the right attitude when you need to say something!
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Matthew 2:19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt
Even though they were in hiding from Herod, God did not leave the family to fend for themselves. He was with them continually and even sent another angel to Joseph to tell him when it was time to move again.
Joseph had no problem listening to God and together they came back to Nazareth as a family to be among the Jews once again.
This was where God wanted them to be, and listening to God as a family was making them stronger each and every day!
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Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”
How were they in Egypt to start with? God sent them there to make sure Jesus the child was safe until Herod was no longer there to try and hunt Him down.
Mary and Joseph were given the task of looking after Jesus as a baby and bringing Him up, making sure they all followed God’s instructions as a family.
Being a family in Christ is always going to be more resilient than a single person in Christ.
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Matthew 2:15 and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called My Son."
When the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph, they reminded him of yesterday’s passage and showed Mary and Joseph something new…
The Son of God was the one who was going to be called out of Egypt and the one who is good and listens to His Father!
We may be rebellious, unkind, naughty, whatever… but God still called His Son out of Egypt to give us eternal life. Isn’t it time we stopped and listened to the message?
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Hosea 11:1 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son.
When you ask parents if they love their children, the answer is almost always a very big yes!
It does not matter if the child has physical problems or mental problems, the answer is still going to be yes; maybe more so with problems!
That love in unconditional and parents will always act out that love toward their children, especially when they try to steer them clear of trouble.
There may be many who do not listen to their parents and many who rebel; but there will always be one who listens and obeys. Start a new trend!
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Galatians 4:3 So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces of the world.
Do you look back on your life with fond memories or do you wish you could escape it somehow?
God gives us the ability to put everything behind us and to walk forward with Him in a new life.
As a child, you probably gave in to many things and as an adult you now choose whether to do so or not.
As we grow with Christ we become like adults in Christ and have a more informed choice as to whether we go back to those old lives or continue on with Christ.
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Galatians 4:9 But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?
Yes, God knows every one of us… but He loves those who love Him! How different do you act towards those whom you love?
When we get to know and love God, our lives change because we do want to do more for Him, but there is still that temptation to turn away from Him…
Hopefully, though, you will see the temptation for what they are – times of weakness, forces of corruption, habits and false gods.
Continue on in God’s strength and He will keep you strong so you can avoid your moments of weakness more and more!
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Psalm 119:176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; Seek Your servant, For I do not forget Your commandments.
When the land or world immediately surrounding you seems bleak, it is normal for us to wander off and look for something a bit greener than the bleakness we see.
Throughout the bible we see references to lost sheep, whether it be an individual or a whole nation, we all do get lost from time to time.
When we do, we need a shepherd to guide us or carry us back to the flock where we will once again be safe and secure.
But this verse hints at the task we have – to seek out the shepherd and not wait until he has to come looking!
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Matthew 18:12 What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine and go to the mountains to seek the one that is straying?
It is a good leader who will stop the people and ask, “What do you think?” and not just to get a scripted response but to labour the point until an honest answer is given.
Livestock were a valuable commodity in these days, and continue to be a valued commodity nowadays; but shepherds would go out of their way to protect individual sheep to maintain their whole flock and not just the majority.
God looks out for every single one of us and not just the majority; He has a heart for you too!
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John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
God allowed His Son to be born into this world in the same fashion as a normal man so we would understand His love for us.
He did not send His Son to trap us or catch us out in any way but to share His love with us in a way we would understand.
God did not disrespect His Son to make Him a human – He respected us all enough to allow His Son to become human!
Always look to God to see the goodness and the hope He has shared with us. It is because of His love that we are here and continue to share this world – share it with love!