Fool Characteristics, 29

~ Fools Despise Wisdom, 2 ~

 

Series Note  ~  In this series we look at some of the passages in the Book of Proverbs – wise sayings that are generally true – that describe a fool from God’s perspective.  Some may surprise you. 

 

Scripture  ~  “Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words” (Proverbs 23:9).

 

Note Also  ~  “To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion — a wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and an enigma, the words of the wise and their riddles.  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:2-7).

 

Important Truth  ~  “The fool has said in his heart, ‘there is no God’” (Psalm 53:1a).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Newness In Christ, 8of8

~ Christians Have A New Destination ~

 

Scripture  ~  “Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.  In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.  And where I go you know, and the way you know” (John 14:1-4).

 

Comment  ~  It has been said by many secular individuals that life is a journey, and that is true.  For the Christian his final destination has changed from hell to heaven.  Where is your final destination?

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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God Attribute, 89

~ God Makes Promises ~

 

This Series  ~  This series of posts looks at some of the many attributes of God.  Generally, we move in alphabetical order.

 

Scripture  ~  God has made many promises to His people. In this post we list 100 of His promises – it is not an exhaustive list.

1.      The Lord will fight for you – Exodus 14:14

2.      God’s mercies are new each morning – Lamentations 3:21-23

3.      God will renew your strength – Isaiah 40:31

4.      The Lord will help you – Isaiah 41:13

5.      The Lord will be with you – Isaiah 43:2

6.      God’s love will not be shaken – Isaiah 54:10

7.      No weapon forged against you will prevail – Isaiah 54:17

8.      You are free from darkness – Isaiah 61:1

9.      God will forgive your sin – 2 Chronicles 7:14

10.  The Lord will never forsake you – Deuteronomy 31:18

11.  God has plans for you – Jeremiah 29:11

12.  You have received grace and peace – Philemon 1:3

13.  God is your light and salvation – Psalm 27:1

14.  The Lord hears you – Psalm 34:17

15.  God will deliver you – Psalm 50:15

16.  God’s love is abounding – Psalm 86:5

17.  God is your stronghold – Psalm 9:9

18.  He satisfies your desires with good things – Psalm 103:5

19.  God’s joy is your strength – Nehemiah 8:10

20.  God will pour out His Spirit on all – Joel 2:28

21.  God will give you a new heart – Ezekiel 36:26

22.  God is good – Psalm 145:9

23.  God’s love endures forever – Psalm 100:5

24.  God is sovereign – 2 Samuel 7:28

25.  God’s Word is trustworthy – Psalm 19:17

26.  God is your refuge – Nahum 1:7

27.  The Lord grants favor and honor – Psalm 84:11

28.  God will make your paths straight – Proverbs 3:6

29.  The righteous lack no good thing – Psalm 34:10

30.  God hears your prayer – Jeremiah 29:12

31.  The Lord is near – Psalm 145:18

32.  God will give you comfort – Psalm 23:4

33.  God’s love fills the earth – Psalm 119:64

34.  God will forgive you – 1 John 1:9

35.  God will come near to you – James 4:8

36.  You are set free – John 8:36

37.  God will meet your needs – Philippians 4:19

38.  God works for your good – Romans 8:28

39.  God’s peace will guard you – Philippians 4:7

40.  God gives good gifts – Matthew 7:11

41.  God will bless you – 2 Corinthians 9:8

42.  God will give you rest – Matthew 11:29

43.  Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life – John 14:6  

44.  Jesus is the light of the world – John 8:12

45.  God’s peace is with you – John 14:27

46.  God chose you to bear fruit – John 15:16

47.  You have eternal life – John 3:16

48.  Jesus is the bread of life – John 6:35

49.  You belong to God – John 8:47                                                

50.  No one can snatch you from God’s hand – John 10:28

51.  Jesus is the resurrection and the life – John 11:25     

52.  God will remain in you – John 15:4

53.  The Holy Spirit will guide you to all truth – John 16:13

54.  Jesus has overcome the world – John 16:33             

55.  God cares for you – 1 Peter 5:7

56.  God will make you strong and firm [established] – 1 Peter 5:10

57.  You have the righteousness of God – Romans 3:22

58.  You are under grace – Romans 6:14

59.  You are not condemned – Romans 8:1

60.  You are not a slave to fear [don’t have to be] – Romans 8:15

61.  You are a child of God – Romans 8:15-16

62.  God works all things for your good – Romans 8:28

63.  You are more than a conqueror – Romans 8:37                     

64.  Nothing can separate you from God’s love – Romans 8:39

65.  Perfect love drives our fear – 1 John 4:18                   

66.  God is able to keep you from falling – Jude 1:24                    

67.  Jesus will give you rest – Matthew 11:28                    

68.  You will have abundant life – John 10:10                    

69.  God’s love is everlasting – Jeremiah 31:3

70.  God’s promises are yes and Amen – 2 Corinthians 1:20

71.  God will never forget you – Isaiah 49:15-16

72.  You have a hope and a future – Jeremiah 29:11                     

73.  God will teach and guide you – Psalm 32:8                 

74.  God is your hiding place – Psalm 32:7

75.  God surrounds you with songs of deliverance – Psalm 32:7

76.  God protects you from the evil one – 2 Thessalonians 3:3

77.  God promises a way out of temptation – 1 Corinthians 10:13

78.  God will comfort you – Isaiah 66:13

79.  God is love – 1 John 4:8

80.  You have victory over death – 1 Corinthians 15:54

81.  You have life and godliness – 2 Peter 1:3                    

82.  Nothing is impossible with God – Luke 1:37

83.  Your joy is complete in Christ – John 15:11

84.  You are saved by grace through faith – Ephesians 2:8-9

85.  God will give you wisdom – James 1:5

86.  God is good – Psalm 145:9

87.  You are redeemed – Galatians 3:13

88.  God is your shield – Psalm 18:30

89.  You are a new person [creation] in Christ – 2 Corinthians 5:17

90.  You are blessed with every spiritual blessing – Ephesians 1:3

91.  God will finish the work He began in you – Philippians 1:6

92.  Your name is written [down] in heaven – Luke 10:20

93.  Jesus is preparing a place for you – John 14:2-3

94.  The Lord is your banner – Exodus 17:15

95.  The Lord will watch over you – Psalm 121:8

96.  God will never let the righteous fall – Psalm 55:22

97.  You have the fruit of the Spirit – Galatians 5:22-23

98.  You are chosen, holy, and dearly loved – Colossians 3:12      

99.  You have the spirit of power and love – 2 Timothy 1:7                    

100.                      Jesus is coming soon – Revelation 22:20

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Why Trust God? 66

~ God Provides Nuggets of Wisdom, 7 ~

 

Introduction  ~  “Abundant Life Now” previously provided a list of Biblical of examples of fearing / reverencing God (217 posts).  In this current series we look at Biblical accounts that demonstrate that we can fully trust God.  Initially we posted seven general reasons for trusting God.  We are currently looking at passages from all 66 books of Scripture which demonstrate a reason for trusting our Creator. 

 

Scripture  ~  “A wise man is strong, yes, a man of knowledge increases strength; for by wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 24:5-6).

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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Traits Of A Godly Person, 9

 ~ A Person Of God Is Loyal ~

 

Series Note  ~  There are many qualities which God desires in His children.  In this series we will briefly cover a few of the major ones.

 

Scripture  ~  “And he commanded them, saying, ‘Thus you shall act in the fear of the Lord, faithfully and with a loyal heart’” (2 Chronicles 19:9).

 

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” (Proverbs 18:24).

 

Comment  ~  The often repeated adjective of God ‘lovingkindness” (Hebrew “hesed”) means loyal love and we are to be like Christ!  

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

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In Jesus We Have… , 37

~ In Jesus We Have Eternal Life, 2 ~

 

Introduction ~ In this series we look at a few of the verses which state what we have when we are “in Christ.”  Consider our series theme verse: 

 

“God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.  For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.  For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:4-10).

 

Currently we are posting some of the many verses which talk about eternal life?

 

What is your definition of “eternal”?

 

Scripture ~ “And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life” (Matthew 25:46).

 

Comment ~ I like to consider one-word descriptions of the Bible.  There are many but my favorite is “forgiveness.” 

 

~ Robert Lloyd Russell, ABUNDANT LIFE NOW blog.

 

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