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Prov 30:5, Psalm 12:6 30:5 Every word of God is purified; he is like a shield for those who take refuge in him. 12:6 The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.     One thought: Words are powerful and from the lips of sinners, dangerous. But God’s words are pure and always good.     Three questions: How do we think about God’s words as pure in terms of the Bible we own – this may be helpful. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/authority-inerrancy-scripture/   Do you trust God’s motives when you read the Bible?   Ask God to help an unbeliever you know – trust that His ...

Ps 1:1–3 1:1 How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers! 2 Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the Lord’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.     One thought: We flourish feel most content in life when we delight in obeying the Lord’s commands     Three questions: What does in mean to be blessed?   Do you delight in following God’s commands?   Meditate on ...

Phil 4:8–9 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. 9 And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you.     One thought: In the age of distraction – to spend a few minutes a day reflecting on God’s truths would be a blessing of great value.     Three questions: What would God want us to be thinking about more?   Do you want to think about God’s truths more?   Move your apps around so ...