Verse of the Day 7/6

Verse of the Day 7/6

Proverbs 3:27-28

New International Version

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,

    when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
    "Come back tomorrow and I'll give it to you"—
    when you already have it with you.

Today's verses came up in my reading in Proverbs.  The book is know, much like James in the New Testament, for practical advice, principles of wisdom that should be read, taken to heart and applied to life.  How much better would the world be if people, especially Christians would follow these words of wisdom.

We should not have that attitude or even the thought of "what's in it for me?"  Some would have a thought of doing good but hold off, thinking that there may be a time when they might personally benefit more by delaying doing a kind or generous act.  That should never factor in our decisions. We who follow Christ have the Holy Spirit within us, coming along side to prompt us to do God's will.

The Apostle Paul tells us how this is to be done in our lives, it begins with "letting", allowing Christ to rule in our hearts, controlling what we do and say.

Colossians 3:15-17

New International Version

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3:15-17

New International Version

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Proverbs 3:27-30

New International Version

27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,

    when it is in your power to act.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
    "Come back tomorrow and I'll give it to you"—
    when you already have it with you.
29 Do not plot harm against your neighbor,
    who lives trustfully near you.
30 Do not accuse anyone for no reason—
    when they have done you no harm.