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)