Wait for Hope...

11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.

~ Titus 2:11-15 (NIV)

Beginning of Knowledge

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
    but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

~ Proverbs 1:7 (NIV)

Only One Master

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” ~ Luke 16:13 (NIV)

The Lord's Discipline

11 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline
and do not resent his rebuke,
12 because the Lord disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in.

~ Proverbs 3:11-12 (NIV 1984)

Your Pick

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. ~ Mattthew 6:24 (ESV)

Listen to Your Parents

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old. ~ Proverbs 23:22 (ESV)

Sacrifice God Desires

16 You do not delight in sacrifice, or I would bring it;
you do not take pleasure in burnt offerings.
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart,
O God, you will not despise.

~ Psalm 51:16-17

Serve One Master

"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.

~ Matthew 6:24