3 Therefore do whatever they tell you, and observe it. But don’t do what they do, because they don’t practice what they teach. 4 They tie up heavy loads that are hard to carry[a] and put them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them....

5 Everyone with a proud heart is detestable to the Lord; be assured,[a] he will not go unpunished. (Proverbs 16:5 CSB) Pride is one of those things that can be helpful or harmful. It is helpful when we are proud of our kids, or proud of things that those we...

2 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (1 Peter 2:1-3...

1 Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit. (Psalm 32:1-2 NIV) When we realize we are fully forgiven by our belief and acceptance of...

13 “To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. (Job 12:13 NIV) When wisdom, power, counsel and understand are all in God’s hands why would we think that we needed anything more? When we rely upon Him for everything all these things are ours. He sends His...