Monday
Hebrews 12:14
I try to live in peace with everyone, and seek to live a clean and holy life, for those who are not holy will not see You, Lord.
Tuesday
Hebrews 12:15
I look after others so that none will miss out on the special favor of You, God. I watch out that no bitter root of unbelief rises up among us, for whenever it springs up, many are corrupted by its poison.
Wednesday
Hebrews 12:16
I make sure that no one is immoral or godless like Essau. He traded his birthright as the oldest son for a single meal.
Thursday
Hebrews 12:17
And afterward, when he wanted his father’s blessing, he was rejected. It was too late for repentance, even though he wept bitter tears.
Friday
Hebrews 12:18
I have not come to a physical mountain, to a place of flaming fire, darkness, gloom, and whirlwind, as the Israelites did at Mount Sinai when God gave them His laws.
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
4216. Talk to a man about himself and he will listen for hours.
4217. Pride is the only poison that is good for you when swallowed.
4218. The strength that comes from confidence can be quickly lost to conceit.
4219. Too much uplift nowadays is confined to noses.
4220. Our work is to cast care; God’s work is to take care.