God speaks today Thursday | July 11, 2024
Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
(Psalm 131:1)Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
(Romans 12:16) Preventive restraint
The key to a secure and protected spiritual life is an attitude of complete surrender to God's will. This involves recognizing our limitations and humbling ourselves before Him, like a child trusting their mother. Willful disobedience can lead to painful consequences, but obedience to God's principles can prevent such outcomes. The cost of disobedience is high, but preventive medicine is available through obedience. Solomon's advice to trust in the Lord and acknowledge Him in all our ways is like medicine and food for our bodies and bones.
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Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
(1 Peter 3:8)Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
(Romans 12:16)Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
(Romans 15:5)Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
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