Be Imitators of God

1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. ~ Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)

Wisdom from Above

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. ~ James 3:13 (NIV)

God Is Love ~ Abide in Love ~ Abide in HIM

We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him. ~ 1 John 4:16 (NASB)

Imitate Jesus

1 Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, 2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. ~ Philippians 2:1-2 (NASB)

Rejoice

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! ~ Philippians 4:4 (NASB)

My Refuge

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress,
My God, in whom I trust!”

~ Psalm 91:1-2 (NASB)

Conflict Resolution in the Church

15 “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. 16 But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be confirmed by two or three witnesses. 17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. ~ Matthew 18:15-17 (NLT)

He Will Carry You

Even to your old age I will be the same,
And even to your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you; And I will bear you and I will deliver you. ~ Isaiah 46:4 (NASB)

Examples...

Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, in love, in perseverance. ~ Titus 2:2 (NASB) 

Go & Make Disciples

¹⁸ And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. ¹⁹ Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, ²⁰ teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” ~ Matthew 28:18-20 (NASB)

Pattern of Sound Teaching

13 What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 14 Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you - guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. ~ 2 Timothy 1:13-14 (NIV)

He Teaches...

This is what the Lord says—

    your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:

“I am the Lord your God,

    who teaches you what is best for you,

    who directs you in the way you should go.

~ Isaiah 48:17 (NIV)

Teach Me Your Decrees

The earth is filled with your love, Lord;

    teach me your decrees. ~ Psalm 119:64 (NIV)

Paul & Silas Imprisoned

25 But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God, and the prisoners were listening to them; 26 and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were unfastened. ~ Acts 16:25-26 (NASB)

Sound Judgment

For through the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith. ~ Romans 12:3 (NASB)

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;

For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

2 Who can speak of the mighty deeds of the Lord,

Or can show forth all His praise?

3 How blessed are those who keep justice,

Who practice righteousness at all times!

4 Remember me, O Lord, in Your favor toward Your people;

Visit me with Your salvation,

5 That I may see the prosperity of Your chosen ones,

That I may rejoice in the gladness of Your nation,

That I may glory with Your inheritance. ~ Psalm 106:1-5

The Truth Will Make You Free

31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” ~ John 8:31-32 (NASB)

Think on These Things

8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. 9 The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. ~ Philippians 4:8-9 (NASB)

The Peace of God

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:4-7 (NASB)

...by Faith...

for we walk by faith, not by sight—

~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NASB)

Peace in Jesus

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33 (NASB)

HE is Our Peace

26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. 28 You heard that I said to you, ‘I go away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved Me, you would have rejoiced because I go to the Father, for the Father is greater than I.

~ John 14:26-28 (NASB)

Worship...

I was glad when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

~ Psalm 122:1 (NASB)

Level Ground

Teach me to do Your will,
For You are my God;
Let Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

~ Psalm 143:10 (NASB)

Complete In Christ

We proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, so that we may present every man complete in Christ. ~ Colossians 1:28 (NASB)

Humble Yourself

11 But the greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. ~ Matthew 23:11-12 (NASB)

Perfect Peace

You keep him in perfect peace
    whose mind is stayed on you,
    because he trusts in you.

~ Isaiah 26:3 (ESV)

A New Commmandment

34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” ~ John 13:34-35 (NASB)

To Save Sinners

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. ~ 1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)

Rejoice and Be Glad

But may all who seek You
    rejoice and be glad in You;
may those who long for Your saving help always say,
    “The Lord is great!”
~ Psalm 70:4 (NIV)

Who Can Be Against Us?

31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? ~ Romans 8:31-32 (NASB)

Stand Firm in the Faith

13 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NASB)