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Spiritual Training 19 February 2011

Posted: February 19, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 17:11 Like a partridge that hatches eggs it did not lay is the man who gains riches by unjust means.  When his life is half gone, they will desert him and in the end he will prove to be a fool.       

 There is a right way and a wrong way to do any task.  Jeremiah says that the man who becomes rich by unjust means will end up foolish and poor.  Whether at work, school, or play, we should strive to be honest in all our dealings.  Getting a promotion, passing an exam, or gaining prestige unjustly will never bring God’s blessing or lasting happiness.

Proverbs 19:16 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 19, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Proverbs 19:16 – He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. 

 The instructions we are told to obey are those found in God’s Word-both the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) and other passages of Instruction.  To obey what God teaches in the Bible is self-preserving.  To disobey is self-destructive.

Spiritual Training 18 February 2011

Posted: February 18, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Jeremiah 17:5-8 This is what the LORD says: Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the LORD.  He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.      

 Two kinds of people are contrasted here: those who trust in human beings and those who trust in the LORD.  The people of Judah were trusting in false gods and military alliances instead of God, and thus they were barren and unfruitful.  In contrast, those who trust in the Lord flourish like trees planted by water (see Psalm 1).  In times of trouble, those who trust in human beings will be impoverished and spiritually weak, so they will have no strength to draw on.  But those who trust in the Lord will have abundant strength, not only for their own needs, but even for the needs of others.  Are you satisfied with being unfruitful, or do you like a well-watered tree, have strength for the time of crisis and even some to share as you bear fruit for the Lord.

Proverbs 18:13,15,17 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 18, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Proverbs 18.13,15,17 – 13)He who answers before listening-that is his folly and his shame.15)The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out. 18)Casting the lot settles disputes and keeps strong opponents apart.   

In these concise statements, there are three basic principles for making sound decisions: (1) get the facts before answering; (2) be open to new ideas; (3) make sure you hear both sides of the story before judging. All three principles center around seeking additional information.  This is difficult work, but the only alternative is prejudice-judging before getting the facts.

Proverbs 17:5 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 17, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Maryland Churches, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Proverbs 17:5 –He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker, whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished. 

 Few acts are as cruel as making fun of the less fortunate, but many people do this because it makes them feel good to be better off or more successful then someone else.  Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them.  We also ridicule God when we mock the weak, those who are different, or anyone else.  When you catch yourself putting down others just for fun, stop and think about who created them.

Spiritual Training 17 February 2011

Posted: February 17, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Jeremiah 16:17 My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from me, nor is their sin concealed from my eyes.    

 Small children think that if they can’t see you, then you can’t see them.  The people of Israel may have wished that hiding from God were as simple as closing their eyes.  Although they closed their eyes to their sinful ways, their sins certainly weren’t hidden from God.  He who sees everything cannot be deceived.  Do you have a sinful attitude or action that you hope God won’t notice? He knows about it.  The first step of repentance is to acknowledge that God knows about your sins

Spiritual Training 16 February 2011

Posted: February 16, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Jeremiah 14:19-22 Have you rejected Judah completely? Do you despise Zion? Why have you afflicted us so that we cannot be healed?  We hoped for peace but no good has come, for a time of healing but there is only terror.  O LORD, we acknowledge our wickedness and the guilt of our fathers; we have indeed sinned against you.  For the sake of your name do not despise us; do not dishonor your glorious throne.  Remember your covenant with us and do not break it.  Do any of the worthless idols of the nations bring rain?  Do the skies themselves send down showers? No, it is you, O LORD our God.  Therefore our hope is in you, for you are the one who does all this.   

Interceding for the people, Jeremiah asked God if Judah’s repentance would bring his help. But God refused to come to their aid because the people were insincere, wicked, and stubborn. They knew he wanted to bless them, and they knew what they needed to do to receive that blessing.  They wanted God to do his part, but they did not want to do theirs.  It’s easy to express sorrow for wrong actions, especially when we want something, but we must be willing to stop doing what is wrong.  God will forgive those who are truly repentant, but hypocrites will be severely punished.

Proverbs 16:2 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 16, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Proverbs 16:2 –All a man’s ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD. 

All a man’s ways seem innocent to him.  People can rationalize anything if they have no standards for judging right and wrong.  We can always prove that we are right. Before putting any plan into action, ask yourself these three questions: (1) Is this plan in harmony with God’s truth? (2) Will it work under real-life conditions? (3) Is my attitude pleasing to God?

Spiritual Training 15 February 2011

Posted: February 15, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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 Jeremiah 15:17-21 I never sat in the company of revelers, never made merry with them; I sat alone because your hand was on me and you had filled me with indignation.  Why is my pain unending and my wound grievous and incurable.  Will you be to me like a deceptive brook, like a spring that falls?  Therefore this is what the LORD says:  If you repent, I will restore you that you may serve me; if you utter worthy, not worthless, words, you will be my spokesmen.  Let this people turn to you but you must not turn to them.  I will make you a wall to this people, a fortified wall of bronze; they will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you to rescue and save you, I will save you from the hands of the wicked and redeem you from the grasp of the cruel.  

Jeremiah accused God of not helping him when he really needed it.  Jeremiah had taken his eyes off God’s purposes and was feeling sorry for himself. He was angry, hurt, and afraid.  In response, God didn’t get angry at Jeremiah; he answered by rearranging Jeremiah’s priorities.  As God’s mouth piece, he was to influence the people, not let them influence him.  There are three important lessons in this passage: (1) In prayer we can reveal our deepest thoughts to God (2) God expect s us to trust him, no matter what; (3) we are here to influence others for God.

Proverbs 15:1 Wisdom for the Soul

Posted: February 15, 2011 in Acceptance, Battle of the Mind, Beliefs, Bible Study, Daily Motivation, Encourgement, Fear, Fear of rejection, Fellowship, Happiness, Healing, Inspiration, Job Opportunity, Justice, Security, and Happiness, Money, Money Issue, Personal Growth, Scripture Memory, Security, Self-Talk, Spiritual Training, Uncategorized, Under Gods Command, winning
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Proverbs 15:1 –A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Have you ever tried to argue in a whisper? It is equally hard to argue with someone who insists on answering gently.  On the other hand, a rising voice and harsh words almost always trigger and angry response.  To turn away wrath and seek peace, choose gentle words.

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