Series 40Four — Post 2: 44 Quotes from the Most Important Book to me
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success” — Joshua 1:8
December is my birth month. This year, 2018, marks the 44th year of my existence on this planet.
To commemorate this milestone, I will share 44 things about 30 subjects that have helped me in my life’s journey to this point. So, for the rest of the year, I will share on one subject each day.
These post will be part of a series I call “Series 40Four”.
Yesterday I shared 44 Things I have Learnt @ Forty-Four. You can read this article below.
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On to today’s post: 44 quotes from the most important book, the Bible, that has helped to shape my life philosophy. Some of these verses I picked up as a child from my parents and grandparents, some from my Bible school days and some from messages I have listened to.
Here we go…
Faith — the foundation of my belief system
1) “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” — Matt 6:33
2) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” — John 3:16
3) “Jesus answered and said unto him, verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3
4) “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose.”- Rom 8:28
Parents — taking care of my parents is my highest honour
5) “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” — Ex 20:12
Humility and manner of speech
6) “A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.” — Prov 29:23
7) “And said, Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.” — Matt 18:3
8) “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” — Col 4:6
9) “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” — James 4:10
Giving
10) “Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” — Luke 6:38
Integrity
11) “But let your communication be, yea, yea; nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.” — Matt 5:37
12) “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” — Prov 22:1
13) “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathered by labour shall increase.” — Prov 13:11
14) “Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.” — Prov 28:6
Family and Relationships
15) “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” — Gen 2:24
16) “He that walketh with wise me shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” — Prov 13:20
17) “For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.” — Gal 5:14
18) “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”- Rom 12:18
Vision and Leadership
19) “And the Lord answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.” — Habakkuk 2:2
20) “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” — Prov 29:18
21) “And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant.” — Matt 20:27
22) “And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”- Luke 6:31
Teamwork and Delegation
23) “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to every man according to his several ability” — Matt 25:15
24) “Thou wilt surely wear away, both thou, and this people that us with thee: for this thing is too heavy for thee; thou art not able to perform it thyself alone.” — Ex 18:18
Planning and time management
25) “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” — John 9:4
26) “Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.” – Gen 49:27
Attitude of gratitude
27) “In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” — 1 Thes 5:18
28) “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” — Ps 139:14
Health and exercise — exercise is good but not in obsession
29) “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that is now, and of that which is to come” — 1 Tim 4:8
Provisions
30) “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” — Matt 6:34
31) “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Phil 4:13
32) “For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” — Jer 29:11
33) “Beloved, I wish above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth” — 3 John 2
34) “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.” — Ps 121: 1–2
35) “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” — Heb 4:16
Protection
36) “A thousand shall fall at thy side, and then ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.” — Ps 91:7
Asking for Help and Patience
37) “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Matt 7:7
38) Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” — Phil 4:6
39) “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” — Rom 4:9
40) “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” — Jam 1:19
Drive for Knowledge and Excellence
41) “I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” — Phil 3:14
42) “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom; and with all thy getting get understanding.” — Prov 4:7
43) “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Prov 3: 5–6
44) “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” — Phil 4:8
