Scripture
In God I trust and am not afraid. What can man do to me?
Psalm 56:11 (NIV)
Observation
In 1 John 4:18, we’re given this insight.
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As King David approached Bahurim, a man from the same clan as Saul’s family came out from there. His name was Shimei son of Gera, and he cursed as he came out. He pelted David and all the king’s officials with stones, though all the troops and the special guard were on David’s right and left. As he cursed, Shimei said, “Get out, get out, you murderer, you scoundrel! The Lord has repaid you for all the blood you shed in the household of Saul, in whose place you have reigned. The Lord has given the kingdom into the hands of your son Absalom. You have come to ruin because you are a murderer!”
Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head.”
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Scripture
You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God (emphasis added).
2 Corinthians 9:11 (NIV)
Observation
Why do we give offerings? We don’t give money to the church to fix the roof or cash to the poor and needy so they can eat. No, we give offerings so God will be praised.
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For a long time now—to this very day—you have not deserted your fellow Israelites but have carried out the mission the Lord your God gave you.
Joshua 22:3 (NIV)
Observation
By this time, the men of Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh had been away from their women and children for as long as eight years since they had sworn to fight for their fellow Israelites until they had taken possession of the land the Lord had sworn to give them (Numbers 32). During all that time, despite being at war with every nation around them, the women and children of the Reubenites, Gadites, and the half-tribe of Manasseh were not harmed in any way.
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