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.