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. (Matthew 23:3-4...

15 The spiritual person, however, can evaluate[a] everything, and yet he himself cannot be evaluated by anyone. 16 For who has known the Lord’s mind,that he may instruct him?[b] But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:15-16 CSB) Are you in your right mind? No, seriously, consider for a moment if you...

21 Indeed, we are giving careful thought to do what is right, not only before the Lord but also before people. (2 Corinthians 8:21 CSB) Most people are considerate about their lives and doing the right thing. You do not typically have to ask people to do this. I think that is one...

7 So honor will come to you who believe; but for the unbelieving, The stone that the builders rejected—this one has become the cornerstone,[g] 8 and A stone to stumble over,and a rock to trip over.[h] They stumble because they disobey the word; they were destined for this. (1 Peter 2:7-8 CSB) Our...

14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:14 CSB) I was most often that kid that got chosen last. It is not that I had no skills for the game being played, but I was an ungainly child, as apt to fall over my own feet as anything...