Tag Archives: resisting the devil

Righteousness; November 1, 2023

Posted on November 2, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 6:13 Do not offer the parts of your body to sin, as instruments of wickedness, but rather offer yourselves to God, as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer the parts of your body to … Continue reading →

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Joy; October 31, 2023

Posted on November 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 5:11 Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. When we really understand what God has done for us in Christ Jesus, we can’t … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; October 26, 2023

Posted on October 27, 2023 by jgarrott

Romans 1:32 Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them. This second half of the chapter is … Continue reading →

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Commitment; June 17, 2023

Posted on June 18, 2023 by jgarrott

Daniel 3:17-18 “If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But even if he does not, we want you … Continue reading →

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False Prophets; June 11, 2023

Posted on June 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 28:15 Then the prophet Jeremiah said to Hananiah the prophet, “Listen, Hananiah! The Lord has not sent you, yet you have persuaded this nation to trust in lies.” We don’t think much about false prophets, but they certainly exist … Continue reading →

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The True God; June 3, 2023

Posted on June 4, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 36:18 “Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, ‘The Lord will deliver us.’ Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria?” If any of the people using … Continue reading →

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Enemies; March 17, 2023

Posted on March 18, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalms 7:1 O Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me. David had a knack for making enemies! Actually, that kind of goes with the territory he occupied, which was that … Continue reading →

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Self-examination; March 15, 2023

Posted on March 16, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalms 4:4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. I have long liked the way the NIV and some other English translations render the first part of this verse, … Continue reading →

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Trials; March 8, 2023

Posted on March 9, 2023 by jgarrott

Numbers 14:11 The Lord said to Moses, “How long will these people treat me with contempt? How long will they refuse to believe in me, in spite of all the miraculous signs I have performed among them?” Since God is … Continue reading →

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Response to Trials; February 19, 2023

Posted on February 20, 2023 by jgarrott

James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not … Continue reading →

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