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Repay good for evil

He said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt wickedly with you. -‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭24:17‬ ‭(NASB‬‬)…

It’s not just them

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. -Romans 3:23 (HCSB) Many devotional writings, including ones on this blog, talk about how we can…

Undeserved favor

Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. -Matthew‬ ‭7:12‬ ‭(NKJV) Let all that you…

This old car

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -Colossians 3:17 (ESV)…

Life as a Reese’s peanut butter cup

It [God’s grace] teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. -Titus 2:12 (NIV)…

Hurting people hurt people

No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields the fruit of peace and righteousness to those who have been trained by it….

Responding to the low blow

The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. -Proverbs 15:28 (NKJV) You know the feeling when someone’s gone…

Build fences, not walls

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men. It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly…

Bold, honest grace sheds light

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:16 (NIV) Interaction dynamics…

People pleasing helps no one

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please…