The Psalmist writes of the impact of memorizing Scripture. Psalm 119:11 I have stored up Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You. (ESV) Jesus memorized Scripture. Remember as He was being tempted in the wilderness by Satan – time after time He quoted Scriptures, without access to a copy of
The apostle Paul writes that spending time reading and studying the Bible is for the purpose of living a life of impact as a Christ-follower. II Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be
The physician Luke says the measure of a person’s trustworthiness is how careful a person is with little jobs. Luke 16:10 Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. (NIV) It’s easy to take for granted small
The apostle James writes that the way up in God’s eyes — is down. James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you. (NASB) God is a gentleman: if you think you can do life without Him, He will not force you to do otherwise. However, if you admit your
King Solomon says a self-seeking life must be surrendered to God to prosper. Proverbs 28:25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. (NASB) The dictionary defines “arrogant” as “having an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities.” An arrogant attitude communicates that you don’t need your
The author of I Kings declares putting God first results in God’s favor. I Kings 2:3 “. . . observe what the Lord your God requires: Walk in obedience to Him, and keep His commandments, His laws and regulations, as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in all
