Start on the inside, then out.
Read: 1 Samuel 16:7
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.
Befriend those who have integrity and are faithful in little. You can trust them with more.
Read: Luke 16:10
He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is dishonest in a very little thing is also dishonest in much.
You can step in and be a blessing with just an encouraging word to someone today. Share it.
Read: Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.
God gives us the best gifts.
Read: Luke 11:13
If you, then, being evil [that is, sinful by nature], know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!”
Proud and arrogant people are disgusting. They will not be excused.
Read: Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.
When you trust God with everything he takes care of everything including your enemies.
Read: Proverbs 16:7
When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Telling the truth is not always easy but for us, we must speak the truth.
Read: John 8:32
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.
God wants us and created us for Himself. He will not share us, only bless us.
Read: James 4:5-6
Do you think the Scripture means nothing that says, “The Spirit that God made to live in us wants us for himself alone”? 6 But God gives us even more grace, as the Scripture says,
“God is against the proud,
but he gives grace to the humble.”
Reach out and help someone in need today, call a friend, send a thank you note, or pay for someone’s meal. Find a way to be a blessing.
Read: Galatians 6:2
By helping each other with your troubles, you truly obey the law of Christ
When you are in a position to bless someone, do it. Don’t hold back.
Read: Proverbs 3:27-28
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.
28 If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
“Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”