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Romans 13:8, NIV
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. Romans 13:8, NIV Love fulfills the law. When you choose to share God’s love with the people around you, then it means that you won’t do anything that could possibly harm or destroy them. If you only knew how much God loves His people, then you will also learn to respect and serve them the way God loves and respects you. Do not allow your selfish desires to reign. Because when you do, there’s a tendency that you will compromise your relationship with other people. The temporary fleshly desires…
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Do not Treat yourself as Better than Others
We are all unique. God created us in different ways so that we can perfectly function according to His purpose. The riches, knowledge, wisdom, skills, and talents that we have don’t give us the permission to treat others as if they are lower than us. Remember that just like them, you also started things from scratch. You were once a newbie who didn’t know so much about this life. So be patient when you meet people who have just started their journey. Don’t put pressure on them. Treat them as God’s precious children. Just because they commit a mistake doesn’t mean you are allowed to condemn or make them feel…
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Day 296 – Proverbs 22:2
Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all. Proverbs 22:2, NIV This is the reason why we shouldn’t boast about the things that we have because, at the end of the day, we are all equal in the eyes of God. So let’s not treat others as if they are lower than us. We need to respect everyone as God’s creations. We must acknowledge them as His treasures. We may be surrounded by people who are considered poor in the eyes of this world, but that doesn’t mean we have the right to condemn or judge them. Let’s live in harmony and help…
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Day 286 – Proverbs 12:3
No one can be established through wickedness, but the righteous cannot be uprooted. Proverbs 12:3, NIV Do not seek the wicked ways of this world. Your foundation will remain so weak if you choose to listen to the enemy. Do what is right and allow the blood of Jesus to purify your soul. Only then will you receive the strength that will help you to keep going. Put in mind that the righteous cannot be uprooted. It means that no matter how difficult your life is, you will stay grounded even when you face so many storms. Your faith will grow stronger, and your life will continue to prosper in…
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Day 274 – Proverbs 1:8
Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Proverbs 1:8,NIV Respect the words of your parents. Don’t be caught up with your own emotions. You may think that you are old enough to make decisions on your own, but seek your father and mother’s instructions. Listen to their teachings because they want what’s best for you. God blessed every parent so that they can guide their children. So treat your mother and father with honor. Respect the wisdom that God imparted to them. They already went through so many things in life. So don’t just rely on your own understanding. Trust the people that…
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Day 267- Mark 10: 6-9
“But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. mark 10: 6-9, NIV Marriage is holy in the eyes of God. It is Him who joined two individuals together, and no one should separate them. If you are a married person, always remember that God allowed you to be together with your spouse for a purpose. Let Him be the center of your relationship,…
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Don’t allow your Earthly Wealth to hinder you from Respecting Others
Nowadays, people are so caught up in gaining wealth that they forget to remember God’s ways. The standards of this world will tell you to acquire more money to live a successful life, but that’s very different from the way God sees things. He honors those people who know how to obey and follow Him regardless of their status in society. And that’s how God wants us to live. We need to remember that everything we receive in this world is temporary. And the only way for us to gain eternal treasures is by abiding in His ways and not the standards of this world. Let’s not forget that the…
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Wisdom Starts when you Respect and obey God
God’s wisdom is something that you can’t easily comprehend, but it starts when you respect and obey Him. Some would think that you will know more about wisdom when you study and read the scriptures. Yes, you can do it. But it starts to manifest in your life when you acknowledge its source and apply His words. You will learn to appreciate what it truly means when you grow closer to God and know Him more. It’s not something that is freely given to you. God’s wisdom flows on people who know what respecting and obeying Him truly means. It’s not just about going to church or doing religious activities,…
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Respect other People’s Opinion
You can’t force everyone to think like you. We are all different and unique. We see things according to the lens that we are using. And with that, you can’t expect others to follow you. So instead of trying to convince someone about your idea or perspective, why not try to listen and respect their opinions. Just like you, they also have a story behind the way they perceive things. And it’s deeper than you think. Their thoughts are shaped according to their experiences. So be patient and acknowledge the truth that we all have different views in life. That’s what makes this world diverse yet colorful. Just be rooted…
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Your Respect and Faithfulness to God Will motivate you to Change from the Inside
How you see God will make a big difference in your life. If you respect and love Him with all your heart, then you will try to avoid the things that will keep you away from Him. You will choose to abide in His ways even in moments when you cannot understand what’s happening. Your respect and faithfulness to God are not built according to your own effort, but it starts when you choose to open your heart for His great love. So receive Him in your life first, and only then will you learn to do things that are aligned to His will. When you know Him more, you…
