Tag: God’s Expectations

But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7.  

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Romans 12:11. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10.

He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. Romans 2:6–8.  

Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16.

The Vine and the Branches 1. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you.…

The Parable of the Bags of Gold 14. “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.…