YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/48804401 “The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 ) Gentleness… … defuses anger. “A gentle answer turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.” (Proverbs 15:1 ) “If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place, for calmness puts great offenses to rest.” (Ecclesiastes 10:4 ) … disables critics. “… when…
YouVersion:http://bible.com/events/48801089 “Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4 ) Life is not always about good times and laughter. “There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven … a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance …” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 , 4) Grieving is vital to…
“ 16 From now on, then, we do not know anyone in a purely human way. Even if we have known Christ in a purely human way, yet now we no longer know Him in this way. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, old things have passed away, and look, new things have come.” (2 Corinthians 5:16-17 )
“Whenever you speak, or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law of love, the law that sets you free. So, YOU MUST SHOW MERCY TO OTHERS, or God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the person who shows mercy will stand without fear at the judgment, because mercy triumphs over judgment!” (James 2:12-13 )