Tag Archives: pride

December 1, 2013

Posted on December 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Genesis 3:4-5 “You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. “For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” To think, it … 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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July 31, 2013

Posted on August 1, 2013 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. This verse expresses the … Continue reading →

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July 23, 2013

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Galatians 5:6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. I can’t say that I refer to this verse very often, but it is certainly right … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2013

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 8:1-2 Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. The man who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. We see this played out constantly all around us on various levels, and truth … Continue reading →

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June 23, 2013

Posted on June 26, 2013 by jgarrott

Isaiah 42:8 “I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.” God is not some petulant, childish being who doesn’t want to share, He is the only Creator, … Continue reading →

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June 6, 2013

Posted on June 8, 2013 by jgarrott

1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God. This verse is important and powerful, but it … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2013

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” I feel sure that some who heard this at the … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jgarrott

Amos 3:8 The lion has roared– who will not fear? The Sovereign LORD has spoken– who can but prophesy? This is certainly an easy to understand metaphor! Put this way, it would seem absurd that anyone who has heard what … Continue reading →

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