Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
Proverbs Chapter 23: Verse 22
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers,not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve;
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
1 Peter Chapter 5: Verses 1 - 4
He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
Proverbs Chapter 11: Verse 15
Therefore show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our pride in you, so that the churches can see it.
2 Corinthians Chapter 8: Verse 24
Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.Paul's Joy
2 Corinthians Chapter 7: Verse 1
1. What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
what a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
Refrain:
Leaning, leaning,
safe and secure from all alarms;
leaning, leaning,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
2. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
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3. What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
leaning on the everlasting arms.
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