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"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

1 Corinthians 10:31
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Pride Cannot Live Beneath the Cross
 
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
James 4:8-10
 
One of the best-selling books of the 1970s was titled “Looking Out for Number One” and encouraged people to put themselves ahead of everything else. It's not surprising that was a best-seller because we are naturally inclined to pride. The world tells us to promote ourselves and make sure people know how great we are. God’s design is different. Rather than lifting up ourselves, we are to follow the example of Jesus: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:5-7).
 
Unlike us Jesus actually deserved all the praise and glory both Heaven and Earth could offer. Yet He still willingly laid all of that aside to accomplish God’s plan for our salvation. The way for us to obtain the grace that we need to live as Jesus did is to humble ourselves. “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble” (James 4:6). The only true source of promotion in things that matter is God.
 
Charles Spurgeon said, “If you are not humbled in the presence of Jesus, you do not know Him. You were so lost that nothing could save you but the sacrifice of God’s only begotten Son. As Jesus stooped for you, bow in humility at His feet. A realization of Christ’s amazing love has a greater tendency to humble us than even a consciousness of our own guilt. Pride cannot live beneath the cross. Let us sit there and learn our lesson. Then let us rise and carry it into practice.
 
Today's Growth Principle
 
Our fellowship with God will never be what it should be if we allow pride to take root in our hearts.
 
~Paul Chappell
 
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“For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah: Not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they continued not in my covenant, and I regarded them not, saith the Lord.”
Hebrews 8:8-9 KJV
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Heavenly Father, thank You that You are the one that is going to bring us to spiritual maturity, not in our own strength, but as we yield to the chastening & refining work of Your Holy Spirit within our hearts. Have Your way in our lives, we pray, until we reach a spiritual maturity that measures up to the full & complete standard of Christ. Christ in us the hope of glory. Praise Your holy name, AMEN.
Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:21
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“And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.”
Hebrews 9:27-28 KJV
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What Faith Is
 
Three boys gave their definition of faith.
 
One said, “Faith is taking hold of God.”
The second said, “Faith is holding on to God.”
A third said, “Faith is not letting go!”
 
Each boy was right.
 
Romans 10:17
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
 
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Matthew 18 - Questions & Answers


Q: According to the Bible, what does the word, trespass mean?
A: Sin (Hebrew word is, asham).

Q: Who asked Jesus, who the greatest in the kingdom of heaven was?
A: The disciples.

Q: Who did Jesus call unto Him, setting him in the midst of them?
A: A little child.

Q: Jesus said, that unless ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into, what?
A: The kingdom of heaven.

Q: Whoever humble himself as this little child, the same is the greatest, where?
A: The kingdom of heaven.

Q: And whoso shall _________ one such little child in my name _________ me. But whoso shall _________ one of these little ones which _________ in _________, it were better for him that a _________ were hanged about his neck, and that he were _________ in the depth of the sea.
A: Receive, receiveth, offend, believe, me, millstone, drowned.

Q: Woe unto the world because of, what?
A: Offenses.

Q: For it must needs be that offences, what?
A: Come.

Q: But woe to that man by, what the offence cometh?
A: Whom.

Q: Why does Jesus say, Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee?
A: Because Jesus says, It is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.

Q: Why does Jesus warn not to despise even one of the these little ones (children)?
A: Because Jesus says, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.

Q: So does this mean that the angels of the children speak to the Father on behalf of the children? Yes or No.
A: Yes.

Q: Who did the Son of man come to save?
A: The lost.

Q: How think ye? if a _________ have an hundred _________, and one of them be gone _________, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and ________ that which is gone astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he _________ more of that sheep, than of the ninety and nine which went not astray.
A: Man, sheep, astray, seeketh, rejoiceth.

Q: Is it the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish? Yes or No.
A: No.

Q: If thy brother shall trespass against thee, who should you tell?
A: Him alone.

Q: What happens if thy brother, hears what you told him?
A: You have gained a brother.

Q: What happens if he will not hear thee?
A: Then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

Q: What if he shall neglect to hear them?
A: Then tell it unto the church.

Q: What if thy brother still neglects to hear the church?
A: Let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

Q: Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall _________ on earth shall be _________ in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall _________ on earth shall be _________ in heaven.
A: Bind, bound, loose, loosed.

Q: Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall _________ on earth as touching any thing that they shall _________, it shall be _________ for them of my _________ which is in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in _________ name, there am I in the midst of _________.
A: Agree, ask, done, Father, my, them.

Q: When Peter asked Jesus how often he should forgive his brother who had sinned against him, what was Jesus's reply?
A: I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

Q: Therefore is the kingdom of heaven _________ unto a certain king, which would take _________ of his _________.
A: Likened, account, servants.

Q: When the king began to reckon when one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought before him, what did the king command to be done to the man that owed him?
A: He, his wife, his children, and all that he had were to be sold and payment to be made.

Q: What did the servant do when he heard this?
A: The servant fell down and worshipped him, asking the king to be patience with him and he would pay the king all that he owed.
Matthew 18 - Questions & Answers (Continued)


Q: Having compassion for the servant, what did the king do for the him?
A: Loosed him and forgave his debt.

Q: What happened when that same servant came across one of his fellow servants who owed him?
A: He laid hands on him, took him by the throat, and demanded payment from his fellow servant.

Q: What was his fellow servants reaction?
A: He fell down at his feet and besought him, begging for patience, and promising to pay all that he owed the servant.

Q: What did the servant do?
A: Had him put in prison until he could pay the debt.

Q: What happened when the king found out what his servant who he, himself had forgiven of his debt, had done to his fellow servant?
A: He was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, until he could pay all that was due to him.

Q: So _________ shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts _________ _________ every one his brother their _________.
A: Likewise, forgive, not, trespasses.
Matthew 19 - Questions


Q: What does the word, fornication mean?

Q: What does the word, adultery mean?

Q: What is a eunuch?

Q: Where did Jesus depart to next?

Q: Who followed him and was healed?

Q: Who also followed Jesus, tempting him?

Q: What were they saying to Jesus?

Q: Who does Jesus say that a man shall leave his mother and father for, and cleave to, and they twain shall be one flesh?

Q: Wherefore they are no more _________, but one flesh. What therefore _________ hath _________ together, let _________ man put _________.

Q: How did they respond to this?

Q: Jesus told them that Moses allowed divorce as a result of what?

Q: Was this the way things were before Moses? Yes or No.

Q: Is it acceptable to put away your wife for anything other than fornication? Yes or No.

Q: What is this called?

Q: And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his _________, except it be for _________, and shall marry another, committeth _________: and whoso _________ her which is put away doth _________ adultery.

Q: The disciples ask Jesus if it is better not to get married, how does Jesus answer this?

Q: Are there eunuchs who are born as eunuchs? Yes or No.

Q: Who was brought to Jesus to lay hands on and pray but were rebuked by the disciples?

Q: But Jesus said, Suffer little _________, and _________ them not, to come unto me: for of such is the _________ of heaven.

Q: Did Jesus lay hands on them? Yes or No.

Q: After being called Good Master, who does Jesus say is the only One who is Good?

Q: When questioned as to what someone needs to do to have eternal life, what did Jesus tell them that they must do?

Q: After the young man told Jesus that he had done all of these things, what did Jesus tell him to do?

Q: After hearing this, why did the young man walk away sorrowful?

Q: And again I say unto you, It is easier for a _________ to go through the eye of a _________, than for a _________ man to enter into the _________ of God.

Q: How did the disciples react to this?

Q: But Jesus _________ them, and said unto them, With _________ this is impossible; but with _________ all things are possible.

Q: Who did Jesus say would sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel?

Q: And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall, what?

Q: But many that are first shall be _________; and the last shall be _________.
Matthew 19


1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;

2 And great multitudes followed him; and he healed them there.

3 The Pharisees also came unto him, tempting him, and saying unto him, Is it lawful for a man to put away his wife for every cause?

4 And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female,

5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?

6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

7 They say unto him, Why did Moses then command to give a writing of divorcement, and to put her away?

8 He saith unto them, Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives: but from the beginning it was not so.

9 And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery.

10 His disciples say unto him, If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry.

11 But he said unto them, All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given.

12 For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it.

13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.

14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.

16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?

17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.

18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,

19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?

21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

23 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.

24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

25 When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?

26 But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?

28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

30 But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.
“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? “
Psalms 118:6 KJV
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