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“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.” (Psalm 127:1) Our verse for today reminds us that our efforts are futile without God’s guidance and blessing. No matter how skilled or diligent we are, our accomplishments are ultimately dependent…
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“The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband.” (1 Corinthians 7:3) This verse emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, love, and responsibility in marriage. The concept of “marital duty” encompasses not just physical intimacy but also emotional support, care, and commitment. Paul’s words remind us that…
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“Do not deceive yourselves. If you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become ‘fools’ so that you may become wise.” (1 Corinthians 3:18) Through our verse for today, God is challenging our perception of wisdom and encourages us to rethink our priorities. The world often values intelligence, achievement, and…
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“The foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25) This verse challenges our conventional understanding of wisdom and strength. The world often measures success and power by human standards, but God’s ways are counterintuitive. The cross, which seems like foolishness to the…
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“Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given.” (John 1:16) This verse highlights the abundance of God’s grace that flows from Jesus Christ. The phrase “out of his fullness” emphasizes the richness and completeness of God’s nature, from which we receive blessing after blessing. The idea of “grace…
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“Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.” – Proverbs 4:24 Perverse talk refers to speech that is twisted, distorted, or contrary to what is good and right. It encompasses language that is hurtful, corrupt, or depraved, often causing harm to others or promoting negativity. This can include gossip, swear…
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“Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) As stewards of God’s mysteries, we are entrusted with the gospel, the message of salvation, and the privilege of representing Christ to others. This verse emphasizes the importance of faithfulness in our role as stewards. We are…
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“Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16) As believers, we are reminded that our bodies are not our own, but rather a sacred dwelling place for the Holy Spirit. This truth calls us to reverence and respect our bodies, recognizing that they are…
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“For who knows a person’s thoughts except their own spirit within them? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:11) This verse highlights the depth of God’s nature and the limitations of human understanding. Just as we can’t fully know another person’s thoughts without…
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