I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
—John 10:11 (KJV)
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The Bible uses the term "shepherd" for different kinds of Godly leaders. Only One, however, is the quintessential good Shepherd (Psalm 23:1-6; John 10:11-18). We follow this...
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For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
—Colossians 1:9 (KJV)
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When we hear of Christians in other places...
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The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
—Proverbs 12:13 (KJV)
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Our mouths can sure get us into trouble, can't they?! This is especially true when that person's heart is tainted by evil. A person's conversation...
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So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
—Psalm 78:72 (KJV)
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One of the greatest honors and responsibilities a Christian leader can have is to be designated a pastor or shepherd in God's family. While...
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Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.
—Psalm 28:9 (KJV)
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Most of us are familiar with the very personal declaration about God as the great Shepherd in Psalm 23. This Psalm is a plea for God to shepherd us and...
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Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power.
—2 Thessalonians 1:11 (KJV)
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Paul prays for God to be active in the lives of these new...
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How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
—Romans 10:14 (KJV)
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Since "calling on the name of the Lord" is essential for salvation (Acts...
For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
—Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV)
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We can try to ensure our future through many things. Godly wisdom, however, is always a better investment...
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Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
—1 Peter 1:13 (KJV)
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Is there really such a thing as delayed gratification? Our culture sure doesn't seem to...
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Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father.
—1 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV)
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In a world that falls for facades and seems to give more credit for intentions than...