Category: Scripture

“God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please Him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please Him. This, too, is meaningless – like chasing the wind.”
(Ecclesiastes 2:26, NLT)

“Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey His commands, for this is everyone’s duty. God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad.” (Ecclesiastes `12:13-14, NLT)

“How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying His commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed. They themselves will be healthy and their good deeds will last forever.” (Psalm 112: 1-3, NLT)

“Those who love money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness! (Ecclesiastes 5:10, NLT)

“I appeal to you, my dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose.” (1 Corinthians 1:10, NLT)

“Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from His love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other loving one another, and working together with one mind and one purpose.” (Philippians 2:1-2, NLT)

On a recent FB post, there was a request for folks to share their favorite Scriptures. Below are some of my favorite Scriptures (all taken from the NLT). I invite you to respond and share your favorite Scriptures.

Romans 12:1-2 “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all that He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice – the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, this is good and pleasing and perfect.”

Psalm 51:10-12 “Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Do not banish me from Your presence, and don’t take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey You.”

Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”

Galatians 5:22-23 “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Ephesians 2:8-10 “G0d saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.”

Micah 6:8 “…O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires form you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”

“That day, David gave to Asaph and his fellow Levites this son of thanksgiving to the Lord:
Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole wold know what he has done.
Sing to Him; yes, sing His praises. Tell everyone about His wonderful deeds.
Exult in His holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord.
Remember the wonders He has performed, His miracles, and the rulings He has given…” (1 Chronicles 16:7-12)

“Let the whole world sing to the Lord! Each day proclaim the good news that He saves.
Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does.
He is to be feared above all gods.” (1Chronicles 16:23-25, NLT)

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His faithful love endures forever.
Cry out, ‘Save us O God, of our salvation.
Gather and rescue us from the nations, so we can thank Your holy name and rejoice and praise you.
Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who lives from everlasting to everlasting!

And all the people shouted,’Amen’ and praised the Lord.” (1 Chronicles 16:34-36, NLT)

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against those things!”(Galatians 5:22-23, NLT)

“But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law.” (Galatians, 5:22-24, KJV)

“But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s presence. Let them be filled with joy.” (Psalm 68:3, NLT)

“Because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can now come fearlessly into God’s presence, assured of His glad welcome.” (Ephesians 3:12, NLT)

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. ” (Psalm 127:3, NLT)

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.”(Ephesians 6:4, NLT)

“Each of you must show great respect for your mother and father, and you must always observe My Sabbath days of rest. I am the Lord your God. (Leviticus 19:3, NLT)

“Respect everyone, and love your Christian brothers and sisters. Fear God, and respect the king.” (1 Peter 2:17, NLT)

“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.

Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

There is treasure in the house of the godly; but the earnings of the wicked bring trouble.

The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give. ” (Proverbs 15: 17, NLT)

“Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” (Proverbs 15:23, NLT)