Scriptures on loving a responsible life

"In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat." We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good. Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer."

‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:6-15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/2th.3.6-15.niv

"Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers."

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/1ti.4.16.niv

"Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.

He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.

A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well."

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭3:1, 4-5, 7, 12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/1ti.3.1,4-5,7,12.niv

"Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander."

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭5:7-8, 14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/1ti.5.7-8,14.niv

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Different for Jesus!!

Different for Jesus!!

Jesus in real life! Our lives should represent Jesus. Our everyday lives should emulate Jesus and display him! Christ was different, virgin birth, child teacher at 13, first miracle turning water to wine!

1 Peter 1:13-22

The biblical word "holy" means to be set apart, sacred, and different! 1 Peter 1:15-16 What's the problem with being different?

The meaning of being different!

1 Peter 1:13

Being different has to start with the battle of control over our minds! Our minds have to be holy if our lives are going to be holy! Romans 12:2; 1 John 2:15; 1 Peter 1:17

1 Peter 2:1-2

God calls us to be different. Are you hearing the call and more importantly are you listening to the call? Will you be different for Jesus this year?!




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What’s in a Name?

What's in a Name?

Names are very special things to God! Moses did not want to go to Egypt until
he new Gods name! Exodus 3:14

Names are powerful and were meant to to help define identity. Exodus 2:10, Moses, Adam, David, Jeremiah and many many more characters in the bible had names that had meaning!

John the baptist was named John by an angel of the lord and his father was mute until he named him John!

For some it was the 2nd name given that was significant! Abram-Abraham, Jaco-Isreal, Saul- Paul, Simon-Peter...etc! God used names to define and also to redefined a persons identity!

One man was given a name and was forced to change it.

Daniel 1:1-5

Daniel means — God is my judge!
Belteshazzar — Bel protect the king

The name they gave Daniel was meant to wipe him out and make him forget who he was. Satan does the same with us. Satan wants to redefined us into what he wants us to be!

Remember who you are and more importantly remember who you belong too!

The changed Daniels name, changed his diet and culture. They tried to make him conform to the babylonians around him! Daniel refused to be change by the world!
Daniel 1:8

He remained Daniel not matter what they called him. He refused to conform and be redefined by the world!

Are you different or are you just like the world?

Is your speech different? Are your interest and desires different?

How do you define sin? Do you define it by the bible or by the worlds definition?

How do you judge a person? Based on the worlds standard?

This world wants to steal your name and give you a new one! Refuse to be changed by this world and stay committed to stand apart!

Revelation 2:17 your true name is given by God and unique!





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Managing your life!

"In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers and sisters, to keep away from every believer who is idle and disruptive and does not live according to the teaching you received from us. For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example. We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it. On the contrary, we worked night and day, laboring and toiling so that we would not be a burden to any of you. We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you to imitate. For even when we were with you, we gave you this rule: "The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat." We hear that some among you are idle and disruptive. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. And as for you, brothers and sisters, never tire of doing what is good. Take special note of anyone who does not obey our instruction in this letter. Do not associate with them, in order that they may feel ashamed. Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as you would a fellow believer."

‭‭2 Thessalonians‬ ‭3:6-15‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/2th.3.6-15.niv

"Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers."

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭4:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/1ti.4.16.niv

"Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task.

He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect. (If anyone does not know how to manage his own family, how can he take care of God's church?)

He must also have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the devil's trap.

A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well."

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭3:1, 4-5, 7, 12‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/1ti.3.1,4-5,7,12.niv

"Give the people these instructions, so that no one may be open to blame. Anyone who does not provide for their relatives, and especially for their own household, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

So I counsel younger widows to marry, to have children, to manage their homes and to give the enemy no opportunity for slander."

‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭5:7-8, 14‬ ‭NIV‬‬

http://bible.com/111/1ti.5.7-8,14.niv

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2 Timothy 1:6 -- the spirit of God is like a fire t

2 Timothy 1:6 -- the spirit of God is like a fire that is in us that needs to be fanned into a flame that grows! God wants us to fan the flames and not quench it! What ever quenches your fire, cut it out!!

Acts 2:17 we were meant to dream! The spirit fuels our dreams!

Genesis 37:1-11

God is going to give you a dream that is wild and ambitious and you may have dismissed it! Stay in tune with the spirit through your dreams. You may not understand your dream at first. Share your dreams with someone else!

Genesis 37:12-36

Joseph was in route to be king through his dream and ended up heading in the opposite direction and became a slave. This is usually where we give up on our dreams, when we don't see things working out the way we think they should! Joseph never gave up on his dream!

Genesis 39:1-10

Joseph's "reward" for being righteous is that he is sent to jail. This dream of Joseph is cause more trouble in his life.

Genesis 40:1-19

Share your dreams with other dreamers! Sometimes we need help interpreting our dreams.

Genesis



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All creation waited and celebrated!

All creation waited and celebrated the coming of Christ. All creation waits and celebrates the 2nd coming of Christ!

Matthew 2:1-12; Romans 8:19-21

Jesus is what this world was created for! As Christians we should be waiting and celebrating the 2nd coming of Christ! Are you excited?! Are you more in awe of worldly things than you are of the glory of Jesus?! How quickly we forget sometimes!

2 Peter 3:10-14

Jesus is coming back! On that day, whatever you had planned for that day will be interrupted. How should you live? Knowing this on a daily basis, what would your priorities be? We should be always looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth!

Are you looking forward to Jesus!? It's a daily decision we have to make! When you focus on current problems you feel more stressed and depressed. God wants to liberate us from the struggles of this world and it starts with looking forward to Jesus and the life to come!

Revelations 21:4-5










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The Holy Spirit in acts!

The Holy Spirit in acts!

Luke wrote both books and they mirror each other in the sense that they both show the presence of God. Acts was a sequel to the book of Luke and there were very similar stories that happened to Jesus and the by the spirit happened to the apostles in acts as well!

Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1-2

The Holy Spirit is all through the books of Luke and acts! The Holy Spirit emboldens us to do the ministry of our father!

Luke 19:10; Acts 17:25

Gods spirit is in you to work in the ways that God wants to for fill his will! Are you listening to the spirit to do the work of the father!

Acts 4:13; John 14:25-27

The spirit equips us to do the ministry of our father. The spirit intercedes for us! The spirit unifies us to do the ministry of the father.

John 13:34

The spirit is a seal with a guarantee for us! Ephesians 1:13-14

Ephesians 4:29-31

We can grieve the Holy Spirit when our hearts are not connected to God and his righteousness!

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

The spirit enables us to love like our father! The sprit enables us to be what the father created us to be!

Galatians 5:22-23 these are the things that show the spirit is in us!

The Holy Spirit in you!! Acts 2:17-18; 2 Timothy 2:6-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:19






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Dreamers

2 Timothy 1:6 -- the spirit of God is like a fire that is in us that needs to be fanned into a flame that grows! God wants us to fan the flames and not quench it! What ever quenches your fire, cut it out!!

Acts 2:17 we were meant to dream! The spirit fuels our dreams!

Genesis 37:1-11

God is going to give you a dream that is wild and ambitious and you may have dismissed it! Stay in tune with the spirit through your dreams. You may not understand your dream at first. Share your dreams with someone else!

Genesis 37:12-36

Joseph was in route to be king through his dream and ended up heading in the opposite direction and became a slave. This is usually where we give up on our dreams, when we don't see things working out the way we think they should! Joseph never gave up on his dream!

Genesis 39:1-10

Joseph's "reward" for being righteous is that he is sent to jail. This dream of Joseph is cause more trouble in his life.

Genesis 40:1-19

Share your dreams with other dreamers! Sometimes we need help interpreting our dreams.

Genesis



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