SOBRIETY

ENDLESS BENEFITS

TIME TO CHANGE?

Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].3 John 2For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a Spirit] of Power and of Love and of Sound Judgement and Personal Discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].2 Timothy 1:7

"And some [seed] fell into good ground, and grew up and produced a crop a hundred times as great." As Jesus said these things, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear and heed My words."

"But as for that seed in the good ground, these are the ones who have heard the word with a good and noble heart, and hold on to it tightly, and bear fruit with patience."

Luke 8:8 & 8:15

Jesus said to him, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me."John 14:6

For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him.John 3:16-17

From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, regret past sins, live your life in a way that proves repentance; seek God’s purpose for your life], for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”And Peter said to them, “Repent [change your old way of thinking, turn from your sinful ways, accept and follow Jesus as the Messiah] and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ because of the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”Matthew 4:17, Acts 2:38

and He died for all, so that all those who live would no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and was raised for their sake.2 Corinthians 5:15

Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].2 Corinthians 5:17

Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me].”“And he who does not take his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me.”Matthew 16:24, Matthew 10:38

But Jesus replied, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And stretching out His hand toward His disciples [and all His other followers], He said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven [by believing in Me, and following Me] is My brother and sister and mother.”"He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; and he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me."Matthew 12:48-50, Matthew 10:37

Blessed (happy, favored by God) are those who hear the Word of God and continually observe it.Luke 11:28

He who pays attention to the Word [of God] will find good, and blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the Lord.Proverbs 16:20

For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be repaid for what has been done in the body, whether good or bad [that is, each will be held responsible for his actions, purposes, goals, motives—the use or misuse of his time, opportunities and abilities].2 Corinthians 5:10

For this reason, since the day we heard about it, we have not stopped praying for you, asking [specifically] that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes], and in understanding [of spiritual things], so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work and steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts]; Colossians 1:9-10

[we pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might, to attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy; giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints (God’s people) in the Light.Colossians 1:11-12

So let us know and become personally acquainted with Him;Let us press on to know and understand fully the [greatness of the]Lord [to honor, heed, and deeply cherish Him].~Isaiah 1:18, ~Hosea 6:3

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