Thoughts on the Things that are Built in Our lives

Ephesians 4:29 reads, “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”

Edify means to build up, to construct, or improve. Our words are supposed to improve the hearers. Our words should bring people closer to the Lord, and to improve good things. I was just thinking about edifying and how we are supposed to edify one another.

“Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.” Romans 15:2

“ But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,” Jude 1:20 

Hebrews 3:13 reads, “But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.”

The Bible teaches us that we each give our strength to something. We each build up or give our strength to something. But it instructs  us to give our strength to the Lord (Ps. 29.1). If we don’t give our strength to the Lord we end up giving it to wickedness.

“ Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?” Romans 6:16

“Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger;

And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,

And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;” Proverbs 5:10-12

 Strengthening our brethren is also a way of giving our strength to the Lord.

” And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Matthew 25:40

”Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

The Lord told Simon Peter that when his faith had been tried to do this.

” But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” Luke 22:32

“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:25

Not giving our strength to the Lord  may cause something else to be built.

We may not actively be doing something contrary to the Lord, but not giving our strength to the Lord may cause something else to be built. 

Proverbs 24:30-34 reads, “I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;  And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.” Through neglect the stone wall was broken and the weeds took over the ground. The Lord also said that if He drove out all the inhabitants of Canaan at once, the wild animals would come in (Ex. 23:29-30).  When we aren’t doing what the Lord wants us to be doing, it gives place for something else to come in. The Devil is seeking whom he may devour (I Pt. 5.8). He wants ground. Jesus said,“ . . .Occupy till I come.” (Luke 19.13).  

Sometimes tearing down is a part of edifying.

There are multiple steps to building. Sometimes you need to tear down things to build them up!  Paul  told Timothy to “ . . . reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.” (II Tim. 4.2). Gideon had to throw down his father’s altar to Baal (Judges 6:25-26), before he built an altar to the Lord.  Many times we need to get rid of things in our own life so we can serve the Lord better. 

Tearing down isn’t a substitute for building up the things of God. 

Reprove and rebuke are mentioned more than exhorting in this verse. This may indicate how much we need to get rid of before we build up. But the job is also incomplete if we don’t build up what the Lord wants us to. The Bible says that there were some who just delighted in tearing down (Ps. 63.4, Pr. 22.28). Judas found fault with the woman anointing Jesus with ointment, because “it wasn’t given to the poor” (John 12.4-5). Pretty soon the others found fault too (Matt. 26. 8-10). The Bible also says that the froward (those that go away; opposite of toward) find no good (Pr. 17.20).   It isn’t always the Spirit of God that finds fault. While tearing down often needs to be done, we need to encourage each other too. 

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Hebrews 10:24-25

These have been just a few thoughts.

God bless!

Thoughts on Words

Hello Everyone! I have been keeping notes, and may have some more things to share soon. But they are not finished as yet, and I felt lead to share this instead.

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I was just thinking this week that the Bible teaches that we should pray everyday for the Lord to direct our words.

Psalm 19:14 reads, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” 

Paul asked the Colossians to pray that God would make it clear how he ought to speak. We read Colossians 4:3-4, “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”  He also asked for prayer that God would open doors for him to speak.

We are commanded to preach the Gospel.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

And not only the Gospel, but the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27).  

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you . . .” Matthew 28:20

“When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.” Ezekiel 3:18

There are some things however we should not speak.

Ecclesiastes 3:7 tells us that there is “a time to keep silence, and a time to speak . . .”

Now Proverbs 11:12-13 reads, “[A] man of understanding holdeth his peace. A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.” 

If we are void (empty) of wisdom, we will despise our neighbor. But if we have understanding we will hold our peace. It seems like  human nature, when something is bothering us we feel a need to open our mouth. Or at other times we feel a need to just talk about it. I  believe God put that need into us.  I Peter 5:7 reads, ”Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.”  God wants us to  tell Him about it. It seems like the right thing to do, and in many instances spreading it around would be the wrong thing to do.

Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Bible reads, ”… A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious language or peevish reflections. 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithful spirit, that is true, not only to his own promise, but to the interest of his friend, conceals every matter which, if divulged, may turn to the prejudice of his neighbour.”

Now in Numbers 13 we also read of how the twelve spies of the children of Israel went to search out the land of Canaan. The Lord told the children of Israel to go up and possess the land. But ten out of the twelve men came back and gave a bad report.  They emphasized how great a challenge it would be.  And doing this they discouraged their brethren.

How differently would it have gone if they had encouraged their brethren?  Shouldn’t they ought to have reminded them of God’s promises instead?

The Bible tells us that God actually wanted Moses to send the men, and these men specifically (Num.13:1-3).  Then it seems they all should have brought back a good report. But they did not believe the promises of God (Num. 14), and surely influenced their brethren.  

Numbers 14:11 reads, “And the Lord said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?” 

Just as God called these men to report on the land of Canaan, God has called on Christians to be witnesses. We need to be careful not to give a bad report. We need to encourage our brethren to do what God says. 

Proverbs 11:11 reads, ”By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”  

Proverbs 12:25 also reads,“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”

“Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:” Ezekiel 13:22

These have been just a few thoughts.

God bless.

A Scripture for Today, September 16th, 2021

“ Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:  Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:” I Peter 1:6-8

A Scripture for Today, September 15th, 2021

Hello everyone.

I just wanted to share this passage with you from my nightly Bible reading.

Have a good night!

“Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.

Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!

And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:

But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.

 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?

Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” James 3:4-18

Thoughts on Words

I was just thinking this week that the Bible teaches that we should pray everyday for the Lord to direct our words.

Psalm 19:14 reads, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” 

Paul asked the Colossians to pray that God would make it clear how he ought to speak. We read Colossians 4:3-4, “Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”  He also asked for prayer that God would open doors for him to speak.

We are commanded to preach the Gospel.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15

And not only the Gospel, but the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27).  

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you . . .” Matthew 28:20

“When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.” Ezekiel 3:18

There are some things however we should not speak.

Ecclesiastes 3:7 tells us that there is “a time to keep silence, and a time to speak . . .”

Now Proverbs 11:12-13 reads, “[A] man of understanding holdeth his peace. A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.” 

If we are void (empty) of wisdom, we will despise our neighbor. But if we have understanding we will hold our peace. It seems like  human nature, when something is bothering us we feel a need to open our mouth. Or at other times we feel a need to just talk about it. I  believe God put that need into us.  I Peter 5:7 reads, ”Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.”  God wants us to  tell Him about it. It seems like the right thing to do, and in many instances spreading it around would be the wrong thing to do.

Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Bible reads, ”… A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious language or peevish reflections. 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithful spirit, that is true, not only to his own promise, but to the interest of his friend, conceals every matter which, if divulged, may turn to the prejudice of his neighbour.”

Now in Numbers 13 we also read of how the twelve spies of the children of Israel went to search out the land of Canaan. The Lord told the children of Israel to go up and possess the land. But ten out of the twelve men came back and gave a bad report.  They emphasized how great a challenge it would be.  And doing this they discouraged their brethren.

How differently would it have gone if they had encouraged their brethren?  Shouldn’t they ought to have reminded them of God’s promises instead?

The Bible tells us that God actually wanted Moses to send the men, and these men specifically (Num.13:1-3).  Then it seems they all should have brought back a good report. But they did not believe the promises of God (Num. 14), and surely influenced their brethren.  

Numbers 14:11 reads, “And the Lord said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?” 

Just as God called these men to report on the land of Canaan, God has called on Christians to be witnesses. We need to be careful not to give a bad report. We need to encourage our brethren to do what God says. 

Proverbs 11:11 reads, ”By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.” 

These have been just a few thoughts.

God bless.

Scriptures and Thoughts on Words

“ Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” Proverbs 17:28

” A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.

 ^“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Matthew 12:35-37

The Bible says we are going to give account for every idle word that we speak.
I suppose then if we were wise, we would remain quiet more often.  We may then have less to answer for.

”By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.” Proverbs 11:11-13
If we are void of wisdom, we will despise our neighbor. If we have no wisdom we will despise our neighbor. But if we have understanding we will hold our peace. It seems human nature, when something is bothering us we feel a need to open our mouth. Or at other times we feel a need to just talk about it. I believe God put that need into us.

”Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.” I Peter 5:7

But, we should talk to Him about it. In some instances it would be better than spreading it around.

Matthew Henry writes, ”… A man of understanding, that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace, that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious language or peevish reflections. 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithful spirit, that is true, not only to his own promise, but to the interest of his friend, conceals every matter which, if divulged, may turn to the prejudice of his neighbour.”

It is also true that some things are better left unsaid until a later time, or altogether.

” A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.” Proverbs 29:11

“[A] word spoken in due season, how good is it!” Proverbs 15:23

“A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.” Proverbs 18:19

It should be noted that wise man does not only refrain from speaking, but he also doesn’t heed every word spoken.

According to king Solomon, “[T]here is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee: For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.” Ecclesastes 7:20-22

A wise man is careful not to use his words to cause harm, but he also is thick skinned. The only man  to walk this earth that didn’t sin was Jesus Christ. If someone says something about us, we may deserve it at least in part.

To me the most potent  example is in first Peter:

” For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:  Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously: Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” I Peter 2:22-24

We should surely pray everyday for the Lord to direct our words!

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.” Psalm 19:14

Speaking the Truth in Love

“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” Ephesians 4:15

The phrase “speaking the truth in love” , must be kept as it is, without changing one word, or leaving one out.

The first word, “speaking”.

Notice that this word is “speaking” not “ speak”. “Speaking” is present tense. It is continued action. Christian’s aren’t to just say something once, and then quit. Christian’s are to keep on speaking.

But, what are they supposed to keep speaking? Not, just any old thing.

”But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” Matthew 12:36

”But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.” Ephesians 5:3-4

These are just a few things Christians aren’t supposed to be speaking. We shouldn’t be glorifying sin, or joking about it. We shouldn’t joke about things that destroy lives.

”Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.” Proverbs 14:9

What we as Christian’s are supposed to speak is the truth. We are also to be speaking it constantly.

But, what is truth?

” Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6

Jesus Christ is the truth!

We are to tell others about Jesus Christ! We are to tell them about  Jesus, and what He said.

“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” John 5:39

We aren’t to tell others, “what I think”, or “what I believe”. We are to preach what the Scriptures say.

” For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord…” II Corinthians 4:5

The Bible also tells us to speak God’s Word constantly.

” Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates:” Deuteronomy 11:18-20

Again in Deuteronomy 6 “And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children…”

 

Another aspect of speaking the truth is the way we live our lives.

”Actions speak louder than words” a saying goes.  Jesus Christ wasn’t constantly speaking with His mouth. His silence is even recorded in a few places!

Yet,the Bible calls Him, “the Word of God”. Jesus  gave witness to the truth by His actions.  And that is what we Christians are to do as well. Do our actions show Jesus Christ, or someone else?

Proverbs 11:9 also says, ”An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour:…”

The Bible tells us that if our words say one thing, and your actions say another, it can be a dangerous thing.

Lastly we are to be speaking the truth in love.

When we speak with our mouths it should always be motivated by love, just as it should always be the truth.

When we speak the truth, it should be out of love. It should not be done with the intention to hurt, or out of pride.

”[P]ride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.” Proverbs 8:13

”[B]e clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.” I Peter 5:5

“Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.” Ephesians 5:1-2

If we are following the Lord, this is what we will do.

A Multitude of Words

James 1:19 says, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak…”  The Bible cautions us about talking too much.

Proverbs 10:19 says,

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”  

One of the hardest sins it seems to overcome, is sinning with our tongue. The Bible advises us that often it is better to remain silent than to speak.

Ecclesiastes 12: 14 says,
” For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” 

If we really believed this, and were wise, we would hold off on speaking more often.  Then we would have a lot less to answer for on judgment day.

Ecclesiastes 5:3 says,

 “…a fool’s voice is known by multitude of words.” 

“A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.”  Proverbs 9:13

Clamorous means:
” Speaking and repeating loud words; noisy; vociferous; loud; turbulent.”

A fool is known by a multitude of words, and the foolish woman is known by the same.

 The Bible says that the wise in heart, will hear.

” The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.” Proverbs 10:8

To prate means
” To talk much and without weight, or to little purpose; to be loquacious; as the vulgar express it, to run on.”

”A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.” Proverbs 18:7

 It is often said , “We most often listen with the intent to reply, rather than listen with the intent understand.”

Proverbs 18:13 says,
“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” 

It is better in our dealings with our fellow man, to listen and understand what they are saying.  

 

We ought to be quiet when we are in God’s presence.

”Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.” Ecclesiastes 5:1

God bless!

 

Word’s are Important

”Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21

Words can do a lot of good.

”For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” I Corinthians 1:21

“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.” Proverbs 12:25

“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.” Proverbs 12:18

Words effect our length of life.

“What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile.” Psalm 34:12-11

The Apostle Paul requested prayer for the right words,

”Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” Colossians 4:3-4

Words can affect our standing with the King.

“Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.  He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.” Psalm 15:1-3

“He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.” Psalm 101:7

 Words can do a lot of evil.

Did you know that the Bible says that words can effect us?

“Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” I Corinthians 15:33

They also effect others.

”A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Proverbs 15:1

” Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.” Proverbs 21:23

Did you know that our Words can grieve the Holy Spirit?

”Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.” Ephesians 4:29-30

Perhaps we would value our choice and use of words differently, if we would remember and keep in our minds the simple truth that God hears EVERY one of our words.

“For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.” Psalm 139:4

”He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see?” Psalm 94:9

The Bible says not only does God hear every one of our words, but that we will give account for every one of them.

”But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Matthew 12:36-37

Psalm 50:19-21 is a potent reminder that God hears our words,

“Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own mother’s son. These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes.”

As a Christian it is our job to bring our bodies into subjection to Christ. This includes our tongues.

”But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” I Peter 1:15-16

“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.  So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Hebrews 13:4-5

Also see, Colossians 4:5, Philippians 1:27, Ephesians 4:29, 31-32 5:1-4

 

Accomplish Through Christ

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13

 

The Bible tells us that doing things through Christ is that which strengthens us.

”The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.” Proverbs 10:29

“ It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.”  Proverbs 21:15

”[F]or the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

That “which” belongs in that verse. Man lives by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. (Matt. 4:4) God wants us to know that doing right things  through Christ, and His way will give us strength.

If you are trying to do something, to overcome a  bad habit, or to accomplish something that is truly worthwhile, then you should do it for the Lord.  This will give you strength, and  will help  you to finish.

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6

” Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” John 4:34

Happy New Year!