Living and Active

God's Word is the authority to base everything on...it judges the thoughts and attitudes of our heart.

For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. ~ Hebrews 4:12 (NIV 1984)

Obedience...

Jesus is the ultimate example of obedience...

And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross! ~ Philippians 2:8 (NIV 1984)

No Temptation...

This is a verse that I memorized as a teen in Sunday School. Thanks, Marlin!

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. ~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV 1984)

Overflow of the Heart

For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. ~ Matthew 12:34b-35 (NIV 1984)

Defiance Doesn't Make Sense

A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways. ~ Proverbs 21:29 (NIV 1984)

Defiant?

Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. ~ Proverbs 13:10 (NIV 1984)

Heed Instruction

A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not listen to rebuke. ~ Proverbs 13:1

Discipline

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. ~ Proverbs 12:1 (NIV 1984)

Whatever You Do

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ~ Colossians 3:17 (NIV 1984)

Don't Harden Your Heart

Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble. ~ Proverbs 28:14 (NIV 1984)

Self-Control

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. ~ Proverbs 29:11 (NIV 1984)

Heed Correction...

He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. ~ Proverbs 13:18 (NIV 1984)