Daily Bible Study with Pastor Mark

The second way that we can make judgements without being judgmental is to be thorough before pronouncing guilt.

The first way to make judgements without being judgmental is to be quick to believe innocence.

When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul. -Psalm 94:19

Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. -Matthew 6:34

Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. -Psalm 139:16

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. -Philippians 4:8

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:6-7

Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf. (11:28)

One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. - Proverbs 11:24, 25

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce: then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. (3:9-10) Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. (13:11) Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds, for riches do not last forever; and does a crown endur...

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. (21:5-6) The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. (22:7)

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,     but righteousness delivers from death. 11:4 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord     than great treasure and trouble with it. 15:16 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,     and favor is better than silver or gold. 22:1 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own...

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. 3 I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks. - Daniel 10:2-3 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them a...

Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.” -Esther 4:16 David therefore sought God on behalf of the child. And David fasted and went in and lay all night on the ground. -2 Samuel 12...

Then Ezra withdrew from before the house of God and went to the chamber of Jehohanan the son of Eliashib, where he spent the night, neither eating bread nor drinking water, for he was mourning over the faithlessness of the exiles.

Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.

Is it the best use of my time? Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. -Ephesians 5:15-17

Will it harm other people?  So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. -Romans 14:12-13

Will it make me a better person? All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. -1 Corinthians 10:23

Would I want everyone to know about my decision? Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

Is my decision in harmony with God's Word? Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. -Psalm 119:105

Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.

Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.