“See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its works. And it is I who have created the destroyer to wreak havoc; no weapon forged against you shall prevail, and you will refute every tounge that accusses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,” declares the LORD.
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind!!!
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthy life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do - living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry. They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to the men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speak, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provide. So that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 4:1-11
But if you will look to God and plead with the Almighty, if you are pure and upright,
even now he will rouse himself on your behalf and restore you to your rightful place. Your beginnings will seem humble, so prosperous will your future be.
What!…a privilege to carry, everything to God in prayer~