Matthew 13:57 (NLT) And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his own family.” When Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth and started teaching to the...
1 Thessalonians 2:4 (NLT) …Our purpose is to please God, not people. He is the one who examines the motives of our hearts. We all know individuals who are people pleasers. They are also usually very unhappy. As Christians, we cannot be concerned about...
Psalm 37:37 (NLT) Look at those who are honest and good, for a wonderful future lies before those who love peace. God tells us many times in His word to look at those who are honest and good. He knows the people around us influence us and, therefore, encourages us...
Proverbs 12:22 (NLT) The Lord hates those who don't keep their word, but he delights in those who do. God is a God of His Word. In fact, He is His Word. Jesus is God's Word made flesh. He and God are one. He made us in His image, therefore, He expects us to behave...
Ecclesiastes 10:4 (NLT) If your boss is angry with you, don't quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes. During your working life you will probably make mistakes along the way. some of those mistakes will make your boss become angry with you. He or she...
Proverbs 4:23-24 (NLT) Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech. Proverbs 2:12 (NLT) Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose speech is corrupt. Proverbs 16:28 (NLT) A...
Romans 12:2 (NLT) 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 know what God wants you to do, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is. Part...
Psalm 15:1-2 (NLT) Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. In today's business world telling lies is an everyday...
I Thessalonians 4:7 (NLT) God has called us to be holy, not to live impure lives. We are to live our lives in a way that pleases God and, therefore, need to guard our hearts from impurity. In the workplace, it is common to have improper relation- ships. If you are...
Proverbs 11:20 (NLT) The Lord hates people with twisted hearts, but he delights in those who have integrity. God is looking for people with a pure heart, with no hidden agendas, just a humble heart that loves Him. Yet people with twisted hearts are what we find...
Psalm 138:6 (NLT) Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud. Repeatedly in the Bible, we read that God rebukes the proud and always cares for the humble. He stays away from proud people because His very nature...
Psalm 141:3 Take control of what I say, O Lord, and keep my lips sealed (NLT). Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips (NKJV). The mouth is a small part of the body, yet it has the power to build or destroy other people as well as...
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