Tag Archives: values

November 2, 2015

Posted on November 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 1:30-31 “The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight for you, as he did for you in Egypt, before your very eyes, and in the desert. There you saw how the Lord your God carried you, … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2015

Posted on October 8, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. In context, the “all of this” here is talking about the things mentioned from verse 3 through verse 10. … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2015

Posted on July 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:111 Your statutes are my heritage for ever; they are the joy of my heart. This brings to mind Jesus’ instructions to “Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2015

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 12:11-12 He said to them, “If any of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will you not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable is a man … Continue reading →

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April 16, 2015

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalm 57:2-3 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. David was very … Continue reading →

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June 14, 2014

Posted on June 15, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 14:2 He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him. “Upright” and “devious” are accurate enough translations, but the contrast is a little clearer in the more literal Japanese translation: “He who … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2014

Posted on June 7, 2014 by jgarrott

Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. At first glance this seems to be talking only about money, but I think a wider reading is appropriate. Treasure is whatever we value highly and work … Continue reading →

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November 11, 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; I have put my hope in your word. Our priorities and values are demonstrated in our actions. When we run into difficulties, what do we do first? When we can … Continue reading →

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August 20, 2012

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jgarrott

2 Peter 3:14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. From a materialistic standpoint, this verse is absolutely astounding. Peter has just been … Continue reading →

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July 30, 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. I think it was about 80 years ago that one of the wealthiest men in America was asked, “How much money is enough,” and he replied, “A little more.” Money … Continue reading →

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