Tag Archives: obeying God

December 1, 2014

Posted on December 3, 2014 by jgarrott

1 John 2:3-4 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2014

Posted on October 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Romans 8:6-8 The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Those … Continue reading →

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September 22, 2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he said to them: “Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?” This is … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2014

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jgarrott

Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” This verse is one of the most familiar in the whole Bible. I have reason to quote it at … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by jgarrott

Ezekiel 18:30-31 “Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each one according to his ways, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. 31 Rid yourselves of all … Continue reading →

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August 3, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 22:21 “I warned you when you felt secure, but you said, ‘I will not listen!’ This has been your way from your youth; you have not obeyed me.” God speaks to everyone at various times in various ways, but … Continue reading →

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July 7, 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jgarrott

Isaiah 32:8 But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. For once the NIV is downright poetic, in a very defensible translation. The Japanese says “high quality” where the NIV says “noble,” and that is … Continue reading →

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April 8, 2014

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:14-15 But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands. We live in an extremely time-driven age. We have the expression, “Time is money,” which interestingly enough, the Japanese … Continue reading →

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January 18, 2014

Posted on January 20, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 5:28-29 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.” Peter and the other apostles replied: … Continue reading →

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November 21, 2012

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jgarrott

Proverbs 3:32 for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. Are you on good terms with God? Do you want to be? Those are questions we need to ask ourselves. If the answer to … Continue reading →

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