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I’m taking these words to heart this week as I go to some meetings about some very trying issues, concerning people who have considerable power as well as resistance to change.

Proverbs 25:15 NLT

“Patience can persuade a prince, and soft speech can break bones.”

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http://bible.us/Prov25.15.NLT

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The wise value and pay attention to valid criticism.

Proverbs 25:12 NLT

“To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.”

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http://bible.us/Prov25.12.NLT

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The prophesies of Jeremiah are some of the most wrath-filled in the Bible. He definitely wasn’t preaching a gospel of grace. For those who ignore or mis-understand Jesus in the New Testament, it’s easy to see why they might believe in “works righteousness.”

Jeremiah 17:10 NLT

“But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.””

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http://bible.us/Jer17.10.NLT

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Wise advice, for builders of all stripes.

Proverbs 24:27 NLT

“Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.”

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http://bible.us/Prov24.27.NLT

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Paul was not the first Biblical writer to point out God is most interested in the condition of our hearts, much more than our success in following prescribed rituals.

Jeremiah 9:25-26 NLT

““A time is coming,” says the Lord, “when I will punish all those who are circumcised in body but not in spirit— the Egyptians, Edomites, Ammonites, Moabites, the people who live in the desert in remote places, and yes, even the people of Judah. And like all these pagan nations, the people of Israel also have uncircumcised hearts.””

See it at YouVersion.com:

http://bible.us/Jer9.25.NLT

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I'm co-leading a class for parents this fall at our church using Michelle's book, "Spiritual Parenting: An Awakening for Today's Families," along with the DVD curriculum which accompanies it.

Whenever we hear someone use the word “hate” we should pay attention. We are called to hate sin but NOT hate other human beings. We operationalize our faith in and devotion to God through our love for Him and others.

1 John 4:20-21 NLT

“If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a Christian brother or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? And he has given us this command: Those who love God must also love their Christian brothers and sisters.”

See it at YouVersion.com:

http://bible.us/1John4.20.NLT

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“It’s all about faith,” says the apostle Paul.

Philippians 3:7, 8 NLT

“I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ”

See it at YouVersion.com:

http://bible.us/Phil3.7.NLT

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There is a guy in our Friday morning men’s group who needs to read and heed these verses. 🙁

Ephesians 5:4, 5 NLT

“Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be sure that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of Christ and of God. For a greedy person is an idolater, worshiping the things of this world.”

See it at YouVersion.com:

http://bible.us/Eph5.4.NLT

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