The New life In Christ: There will, however, he no one in need among you… Deuteronomy 15:4.

You shall bring out the full tithe of your produce…and store it within your towns; Deuteronomy 14:28.

…the resident aliens, the orphans, and the widows in your town, may come and eat their fill so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work that you undertake. Deuteronomy 14:29.

Since there will never cease to be same in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: “No servant can serve two masters… You can not serve both God and Money.” Luke 16:13.

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much and whoever is dishonest with very little also be dishonest with much. Luke 16:10.

He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows your hearts. What is highly valued among men is detestable in God’s sight. Luke 16:15.

A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drink of the cup. 1Corinthians 11:28. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: Humble yourselves before the lord… James 4:10.

He…saw rich people putting their gifts into the treasury; he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. He said…this poor widow has put in more than all of them; for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty. Luke 21:1-4.

And be satisfied with your wages. Luke 3:14.

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Revelation. 3:2.

I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are deed. Revelation 3:1.

Whoever claims to live in must walk as Jesus did. 1John 1:6.

…let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.  1John 3:18.

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by actions, is dead. James 2:7. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New Life In Christ: If you says, “Look we did not know this”-does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Proverbs 24:12.

A bribe is like a magic stone in the eyes of those who give it; wherever they turn they prosper. Proverbs 17:8.

The faithful will abound with blessings, but one who is in hurry to be rich will not go unpunished. Proverbs 28:20.

Better is a little with righteousness than large income with injustice. Proverbs 16:8.

When one will not listen to the law, even one’s prayers are an abomination. Proverbs 28:9.

“Why do you look at the speck of saw dust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Luke 6:41.

All must test their own works… Galatians 6:4. Amen.

The New life In Christ: Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7.

…but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 1Peter 1:19-20.

For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Like as free man, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil, live as servants of God. 1Peter 2:15-16.

Keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behaviour in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. 1Peter 3:16-17.Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New Life In Christ: Show proper respect to everyone. 1Peter 2:17.

A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17.

Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin. Proverbs 18:24.

Well meant are the wounds a friend inflicts, but profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Proverbs 27:6.

Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1-2.

Be hospitality to one another without complaining… 1Peter 4:9.

All must test their own work; then that work…will become a cause for pride. Galatians 6:4. Amen.

The New life In Christ: “Come”, my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, LORD, do I seek. Do not hide your face from me. Psalm 27:8-9.

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-13. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: I will see him myself; I will see him with my very own eyes; Job 19:27.

For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted;

he did not hide his face from me,

 but heard when I cried to him. Psalm 22:24.

O my God, in you I trust;

do not let me be put to shame;

do not let my enemies exult over me,

Do not let those who wait for you be

put to shame;

let them be ashamed who are

wantonly treacherous. Psalm 25:2-3.

Do not drag me away with the wicked

with those who are workers of evil,

who speak peace with their neighbors,

while mischief is in their hearts.

repay them according to their work,

and according to the evil of their deeds., repay them according to the work of their hands;

render them their due reward. Psalm 28:3-4. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. Psalm 119:36.

 Those who walk righteously and speak uprightly, who despise the gain of oppression, who wave away a bribe instead of accepting it, who stop their ears from hearing of bloodshed and shut their eyes from looking on evil, they will live on the heights;

their refuge will be fortresses of rocks; their food will be supplied, their water assured. Isaiah 33:15-16.

Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts. Psalm 125:4. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New Life In Christ: “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.” 1Corinthians 1:31.

We must obey God rather than any human authority. Acts 5:29.

They are from the world; therefore what they say is from the world and the world listens to them. 1John 4:5.

…they indulge their own lusts; they are bombastic in speech, flattering people to their own advantage. Jude 1:16.

…they have made no distinction between the holy and the common, neither have they taught the difference between the unclean and the clean… Ezekiel 22:26.

Their worship of me is worthless. The things they teach are nothing but human rules. Mark 7:7.

He must increase, but I must decrease. John 3:30.

The New life In Christ: The eyes of the LORD your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Deuteronomy 11:12.

For human ways are under the eyes of the LORD, and he examines all their paths. Proverbs 5:21.

The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate. Proverbs 8:13.

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD that great treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New Life In Christ: But Jesus still made no reply… Mark 15:5.

The chief priests accused him of many things. So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.”

…The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. They put a purple robe on him, and twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him… Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him.

…And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. Mark 15:3-4 & 15:16-20. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. Luke 1:53.

My child, if you accept my words and treasure up my commandments within you, making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;

if you indeed cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding;

if you seek it like silver, and search for it as for hidden treasures-then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:2-5.

 Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Proverbs 4:5.

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. Proverbs 4:7. Amen.

The New life In Christ: By rejection conscience, certain persons have suffered shipwreck in the faith; …whom I have turned over to Satan. 1Timothy 1-20.

Therefore I do my best always to have a clear conscience toward God and all people. Acts 24:16.

Therefore one must be subject, not only because of wrath but also because of conscience. Romans 13:5.

…you may instruct certain people not to teach any different doctrine… but the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. 1Timothy 1:3-5.

…we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. Hebrews 13:18. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: For I have set you an example, that you also do as I have done to you. John 13:15.

Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! …It is you who have scattered my flock, and have driven them away, and you have not attended to them. So I will attend you for your evil doings, says the LORD. Jeremiah 23:1-4.

Remember your leaders, those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7.

Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. 1Peter 5:3. Amen.

                                                                                                   

The New life In Christ: Have you not brought this upon yourself by forsaking the LORD your God, while he led you in the way? Jeremiah 2:17.

Whom did you dread and fear so that you lied, and did not remember me give me a thought? Have I not silent and closed my eyes, and so you do not fear me? Isaiah 57:11.

Your wickedness will punish you, and your apostasies will convict you. Know and see that it is evil and bitter for you to forsake the LORD your God; the fear of me is not in you, says the Lord GOD of hosts. Jeremiah 2:19.

Consider how you have fared… Haggai 1:5 & 1:7. Amen.

                                               

The New life In Christ: Be satisfied with your wages. Luke 3:14.

Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have; Hebrews 13:5.

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21.

The faithful will abound with blessings, but one who is in a hurry to be rich will not go unpunished. Proverbs 28:20.

Better to be poor and walk in integrity that to be crooked in one’s way even though rich. Proverbs 28:6.

Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than treasure and trouble with it. Proverbs 15:16. Amen.

                                               

The New life In Christ: I have put my word in your mouth… Isaiah 51:16.

We are not trying to control your faith. You are strong in faith. But we are workers with you for your own joy. 2Corinthians 1:24.

We do not sell the word of God for a profit as many people do. But in Christ we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God. 2Corinthians 2:17.

The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works… John 14:10.

Let anyone with ears to hear listen. Mark 4:9. Amen.

                                               

The New life In Christ: Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48.

You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16.

Remember your leaders; those who spoke the word of God to you; consider the outcomes of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7. Amen.

                                               

The New life In Christ: In the latter days you will understand it clearly. Jeremiah 23:20.

Both prophet and priest are ungodly; even in my house I have found their wickedness says the LORD. Jeremiah 23:11.

Do not listen to the words of the prophets to you: they are deluding you. They speak visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. Jeremiah 23:16.

Let the prophet who has a dream tell the dream, but let the one who has my word speak my word faithfully. What has straw in common with wheat? says the LORD. Jeremiah 23:28. Amen.

The New life In Christ: Try to find out what is pleasing to the lord. Ephesians 5:10.

Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these… John 14:11-12.

If you love me, you will keep my commandments. John 14:15.

They who have my commandments and keep them are who love me. John 14:21.

Those who love me will keep my word. John 14:23.

The Holy Spirit will teach you everything, and remind you of all I have said to you. John 14:26.

For this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 1Peter 2:21. Amen.

The New life In Christ: “I believed, and so I spoke” 2Corinthians 4:13.

For the time is coming when people will not put up with sound doctrine, but will find many more teachers who please them by saying the things they want to hear. They will stop listening to the truth and will begin to follow false stories. But as for you, always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. 2Timothy 4:3-5.

For there is one God, there is one mediator between God and human kind, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all. 1Timothy 2:5-6.

May I never boast of anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Galatians 6:14. Amen.

The New life In Christ: I work and who can hinder it? Isaiah 43:13.

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. Isaiah 43:1.

Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.

Do not fear, for I am with you. Isaiah 43:4-5.

I, I am He who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will never remember your sins. Isaiah 43:25.

I have swept away your transgressions like a cloud, and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you. Isaiah 44:22. Amen.

The New life In Christ: “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” Luke 4:21.

The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,

because he has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim freedom

for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind,

to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

 Luke 4:17-19.

All they asked was that we should continue to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do. Galatians 2:10.

…for whom I am again in the pain of childbirth until Christ is formed in you… Galatians 4:19. Amen.

The New life In Christ: By his bruises we are healed. Isaiah 53:5.

He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity; and as one from whom others hide their faces he was despised and we held him of an account. Isaiah 53:3.

But he was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. Isaiah 53:5.

The righteous one, my servant, shall make many righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities. Isaiah 53:11. Amen.

The New life In Christ: All things were made through Christ and for Christ. Colossians 1:16.

But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the LORD one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but in patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. 2Peter 3:8-9.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8.

And without faith it is impossible to please God… Hebrews 11:6.

Amen.

The New life In Christ: Regulations concerning Tithes…

…contributing a freewill offering in proportion to the blessing that you have received from the LORD your God.

… as well as the srrangers, the orphans, and the widows who are among you - at the place that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. Deuteronomy 16:10-11.

Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, “Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land.” Deuteronomy 15:11.

Your prayers and your alms have ascended as a memorial before God.

…Your prayer has been heard and your alms have been remembered before God. Acts 10: 4 & 10:31. Amen.

The New life In Christ: Love Of Money.

The sins of some man are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even those that are not cannot be hidden. 1Timothy 5:24-25.

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil…

But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.

Fight the good faith of the faith. 1Timothy 6:10-12. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: …and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. Philippians 3:17.

Finally,… whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Philippians 4:8.

All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Only let us live up to what we have already attained. Philippians 3:15-16.

And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19. Amen.

The New Life In Christ: Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1Corinthians 9:24.

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law, (though I myself am not under the law), I became like one under the law, so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God’s law but am under Christ’s law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means, I might save some.

Therefore, I do not run like a man running aimlessly; 1Corinthians 9:19-26. Amen.