Tag Archives: humility

September 2, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:14-15 But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all … Continue reading →

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June 18, 2014

Posted on June 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The Bible has many verses that connect wisdom with fearing the Lord, but this one implies a process. The Japanese renders the first half … Continue reading →

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March 14, 2014

Posted on March 16, 2014 by jgarrott

1 Kings 3:9 “So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” Every leader with sense has prayed this prayer in … Continue reading →

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November 26, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” This is a truly awe-inspiring verse, when you really think about it. Jesus actually … Continue reading →

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November 24, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, `Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” This verse is quoted fairly often, but it seems to … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2013

Posted on October 13, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 25:11 God will bring down their pride. Pride has been an issue for mankind ever since the Garden of Eden, and actually before, because it is what got Lucifer thrown out of heaven. (Isaiah 14:12-14) There is no end … Continue reading →

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June 12, 2013

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jgarrott

Exodus 36:2 Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the LORD had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work. Giving to the Lord isn’t limited to finances; we are to … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jgarrott

Titus 3:3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. Paul certainly knew how to give a pithy … Continue reading →

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March 4, 2013

Posted on March 6, 2013 by jgarrott

Micah 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. This dearly loved verse is a beautiful … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jgarrott

Proverbs 15:33 The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. The NIV gives the translation the Japanese uses for the first half of the verse as a footnote: “Wisdom teaches the fear of the … Continue reading →

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