Jesus replied, ‘If anyone loves me, he will obey my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and take up residence with him. The person who does not love me does not obey my words. And the word you hear is not mine, but
Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the flood came, and the winds beat against that house, but it did not collapse because it had been founded on rock. Matthew 7:24-25 Into
And the person who keeps his commandments resides in God, and God in him. Now by this we know that God resides in us: by the Spirit he has given us. 1 John 3:24 Into the Text Abiding in Christ is an active choice to live out God’s Word
But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves. James 1:22 Into the Text When we become Christians, we are given a new nature, a new birth. The Holy Spirit comes to live in us. He is the sap
Just as the Father has loved me, I have also loved you; remain in my love. If you obey my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. John 15:9-10 Into the Text Through the years, I
Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Into the Text Scripture isn’t just words on a page. It’s God’s
I will meditate on your precepts and focus on your behavior. I find delight in your statutes; I do not forget your instructions. Psalm 119:15-16 Into the Text When I was younger, I used to stress out if I didn’t spend time with God in His Word each morning
How can a young person maintain a pure life? By guarding it according to your instructions! With all my heart I seek you. Do not allow me to stray from your commands! In my heart I store up your words, so I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:9-11
Then Jesus said to those Judeans who had believed him, ‘If you continue to follow my teaching, you are really my disciples and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ John 8:31-32 Into the Text You become what you love. Whatever, or whoever, we
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. My Father is honored by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples. John 15:7-8 Into the Text In today’s verse, Jesus