Confidence

“Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we can receive mercy and grace to help us when we need it.” Hebrews 4:16 NCV

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Wisdom

"Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. So that your trust may be in the Lord, I teach you today, even you." Proverbs 22:17-19 NIV

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Courage

Today I have made you a fortified city, an iron pillar and a bronze wall to stand against the whole land---against the kings of Judah, its officials, its priests and the people of the land. They will fight against you but will not overcome you, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord. Jeremiah 1:18-19 NIV

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Quarreling

Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. Proverbs 20:3 NLT

A person who is truly confident of his or her strength does not need to parade it. A truly brave person does not look for chances to prove it. A resourceful woman can find a way out of a fight. A man of endurance will avoid retaliating. Foolish people find it impossible to avoid strife. Men and women of character can. What kind of kind of person are you?

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Discipleship

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Faith

"So let’s come near God with pure hearts and a confidence that comes from having faith. Let’s keep our hearts pure, our consciences free from evil, and our bodies washed with clean water." Hebrews 10:22 CEV

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Jesus

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world." John 6:51 NIV

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Jesus

"Therefore, this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem. It is firm, a tested and precious cornerstone that is safe to build on. Whoever believes need never run away again." Isaiah 28:16 NLT

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Discipleship

"This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples." John 15:8 NIV

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Anger

Have you ever tried to argue in a whisper? It is equally hard to argue with someone who insists on answering gently. On the other hand, a rising voice and harsh words almost always trigger an angry response. To turn away wrath and seek peace, choose gentle words.

*Life Application Bible Study Notes (Proverbs 15:1)

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Jesus

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Giving

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Salvation

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Protection

"Trouble goes right past the Lord’s people and strikes the wicked." Proverbs 11:8 CEV

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Anger

"The weight of stone and sand is nothing compared to the trouble that stupidity can cause." Proverbs 27:3 GNT

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Food for thought...

Godly living safeguards your life. Every choice for good sets into motion other opportunities for good. Evil choices follow the same pattern, but in the opposite direction. Each decision you make to obey God's Word will bring a greater sense of order to your life, while each decision to disobey will bring confusion and destruction. The right choices you make reflect your integrity. Obedience brings the greatest safeguard and security.

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Obedience

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Wisdom

"If you search for good, you will find favor; but if you search for evil, it will find you!" Proverbs 11:27 NLT

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Hope

"Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope." Psalm 119:49 NIV

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Prayer

“And this is the boldness we have in God’s presence: that if we ask God for anything that agrees with what he wants, he hears us. If we know he hears us every time we ask him, we know we have what we ask from him.” 1 John 5:14-15 NCV

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Conviction for the Believer

Romans 1:24-25, Psalms 23

Recently I spoke to a heartbroken woman. Her father was dying, and he was cold toward his family and God. He desired no contact and refused to discuss any spiritual matter.

But God is able to reach anyone—even someone hostile to the faith. Consider the apostle Paul’s conversion! Yet Scripture also teaches that the Lord eventually gives people over to the hardness of their own hearts. There may come a point when He no longer draws them by revealing their need for a Savior.

The situation is different for believers, though. When we, in our humanness, continue to sin, the Holy Spirit convicts us so we’ll get back on track. At that point, we can humbly repent and follow Him or ignore His voice and continue to sin. If we persist in error, our Father will keep calling us back. But the danger is that our hearts may become desensitized and eventually we may cease hearing His warning.

Thankfully, we are children of God, and He loves us too much to let us remain in a sinful pattern. Though chastisement and conviction are never pleasant, He knows our travelling down the wrong road results in much greater heartache. The Lord is a shepherd, using His staff and rod to lovingly bring us to green pastures.

On the Christian journey, there will be temptations to stray, falsely promising to satisfy longings. Stay closely connected to Jesus through prayer and Scripture. Be listening so you can obey immediately when He calls you to change course. In the long run, living God’s way brings the greatest joy.

For more biblical teaching and resources from Dr. Charles Stanley, please visit www.intouch.org.

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Fear

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:10-13 NIV

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Success

"The LORD will open the heavens, the storehouse of his bounty, to send rain on your land in season and to bless all the work of your hands. You will lend to many nations but will borrow from none." Deuteronomy 28:12 NIV

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Helpless

"Arise, Lord! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless." Psalm 10:12 NIV

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God's Children

"You are all God’s children by believing in Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:26 GWT

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Qualities Of A Christian

Deep in my heart I say, “The [Lord] is all I need; I can depend on him!” Lamentations 3:24 CEV

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Praise

Praise

Trust

Praise

Salvation

“so Christ was offered as a sacrifice one time to take away the sins of many people. And he will come a second time, not to offer himself for sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.” Hebrews 9:28 NCV

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Patience

"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." Psalms 62:5-6 NIV

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Hope

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Spirit of God

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Disobedience

For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. They rejected my advice and paid no attention when I corrected them. That is why they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way. They must experience the full terror of the path they have chosen. Proverbs 1:29-31 NLT

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Success

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Disobedience

"The earth suffers for the sins of its people, for they have twisted the instructions of God, violated his laws, and broken his everlasting covenant." Isaiah 24:5 NLT

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The Righteous

"The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern." Proverbs 29:7 NIV

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Obedience

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Faith

Reverence

Assurance

Lies

Obedience

"When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is happy." Proverbs 29:18 NLT

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Diligence

"Lazy people don't even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find." Proverbs 12:27 NLT

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Obedience

"But you must keep my decrees and my laws. The native-born and the aliens living among you must not do any of these detestable things." Leviticus 18:26 NIV

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