The Daily DIP

““You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭52‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭29‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” ‭‭James‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭2‬:‭22‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and discipline.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, because this is right. Honor your father and mother, which is the first commandment with a promise, so that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life in the land.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“For I know the plans I have for you”  — this is the Lord’s declaration — “plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29‬:‭11‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength. Put on the full armor of God so that you can stand against the schemes of the devil.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and sound judgment.” ‭‭2 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“You are from God, little children, and you have conquered them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide the way out so that you may be able to bear it.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭13‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

““For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping your word. I have sought you with all my heart; don’t let me wander from your commands. I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor. A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭11‬:‭24‬-‭25‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭22‬ ‭CSB‬‬

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you...

“As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit, so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬