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Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. —Romans 12:17-18 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... REDEMPTIVELY — That's how Jesus lived! He sought to make a difference in the lives of...

Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. —Romans 12:16 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "Don't be conceited!" That's a command for someone else, right? I don't think I've ever met someone who felt he...

For the body is not one member, but many. —1 Corinthians 12:14 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... The human body is an amazing collection of parts, members, vital organs, systems, and interdependent structures. When the body is healthy and these different elements of the body work in concert...

Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; —Romans 12:11 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Jesus made it clear that God wants us to be passionate about our Christian life. "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So...

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; —Romans 12:10 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... "He who toots his own horn plays in a very small band!" A very selfish part of us wants all attention and appreciation to be focused on what we have...

For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. —Romans 12:4-5 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... An arm detached from the body is just a dead and useless body part. We belong...

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost. —1 Corinthians 12:3 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Say it today as often as you can: “Jesus is Lord.” But more than...

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. —Luke 11:28 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... God gave us his word to bless us. When we obey what he asks of us, we get to walk in that blessing. On the other hand, as Jesus reminded us at the end of the Sermon...

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? —John 11:26 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... Several days ago, we emphasized that Christians who died physically were never really separated from their relationship with God's loving presence. Today, Jesus...

They that are... upright in their way are his [the Lord's] delight. —Proverbs 11:20 (KJV) Thoughts on Today's Verse... I am confident that the Lord will say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!" Why? Not because I'm perfect, but Jesus has forgiven and cleansed me and the Holy Spirit is...