Excepts from Job Chapter 9

“Then Job spoke again: ‘Yes, I know that this is all true in principle. But how can a person be declared innocent God’s sight? If someone wanted to take God to court, would it be possible to answer Him even once in a thousand times? For God is so wise and so mighty. Who has ever challenged Him successfully?

“Without warning, He moves he mountains, overturning them in His anger. He shakes the earth for its place, and its foundations tremble. If He commands it, the sun won’t rise and the stars won’t shine. He alone has spread out the heavens and marches on the waves of the sea.

He made all the stars – the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the southern sky. He does great things too marvelous to under stand. He performs countless miracles.

Yet when He comes near, I cannot see Him. When he moves by, I do not see Him go. If He snatches someone up in death, who can stop Him? Who dares to ask, “What are you doing?”And God does not restrain His anger, Even the monsters of the sea are crushed beneath His feet.'” (Job 9: 1-13, NLT)

Scripture on Conflict

“Don’t you realize that we will judge angels? Sou you should surely be able to resolve ordinary disputes in this life.” (1 Corinthians 6:3, NLT)

“When we arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us  We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.” (2 Corinthians 7:5-6, NLT)

Scripture on Motives

[Jesus said,] “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will loses the reward from you Father in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1, NLT)

[Jesus said,]”And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire then for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.” (Matthew 6:16,NLT)

Scripture on Pleasure

“Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.” (Psalm 1:1-2, NLT)

“You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of Your presence and the pleasures of living with You forever. ” (Psalm 16:11, NLT)

Scripture on Loss

“He comforts us in all our troubles to that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with His comfort through Christ…. We are confident that as you share in our sufferings, you will also share in the comfort God gives us.” (2 Corinthians 1:4-5-7, NLT)

“Now may the Lord Jesus Himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us everlasting comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17-NLT)

Excerpts from Proverbs 4

“My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words.

Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing for the whole body.

Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech.

Look straight ahead , and fix your eyes on what lies before you.

Mark out a straight path for your feet and stay oj the soft path.

Don’t get sidetracked: keep your feet from following evil.”
(Proverbs 4: 20-27, NLT)


Scripture on Revenge

[Jesus said,]”But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right. seek, offer the other cheek also. If you are sued in court and your shirt is taken from you, give your coat, too. If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles. Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from this who want to borrow.” (Mathew 5:39-42, NLT)

“Dear friends, Never take revenge. Love hat to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, ‘I will take revenge; I will pay them back,’ says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19, NLT)

Scripture on Trust

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NLT)

“You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting Him will be the salvation of your souls.” (1 Peter 1:8-9, NLT)