Mar 20 2007
Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good;
God probes for what is good.
Proverbs 16:2 (The Message)
All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.
Proverbs 16:2 (New King James Version)
People may be pure in their own eyes,
but the Lord examines their motives.
Proverbs 16:2 (New Living Translation)
Mar 18 2007
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7 (New Living Translation)
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance [...]
Mar 15 2007
Dear friend, when you extend hospitality to Christian brothers and sisters, even when they are strangers, you make the faith visible.
3 John 1:5 (The Message)
Dear friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you.
3 John 1:5 (New International Version)
Dear friend, you are being faithful to [...]
Mar 14 2007
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
Romans 8:31 (New Living Translation)
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 (New International Version)
So, what do you think? With God on our [...]
Mar 14 2007
A sterling reputation is better than striking it rich; a gracious spirit is better than money in the bank.
Proverbs 22:1 (The Message)
Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
Proverbs 22:1 (New Living Translation)
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor [...]
