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February 14, 2006

Fear of the Lord

Filed under: Bible Studies,Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 4:54 pm

The Fear of the LORD: A Foundation for Life

A Bible Study for Leonardtown Baptist Church Men’s Ministry (March 12, 2016) by Adam Osborne, Jr.

The phrase “the fear of the LORD” appears over 300 times in the Bible. When you encounter this phrase, what comes to mind?

Often, the word “fear” evokes feelings of terror, anxiety, and agitation in the face of danger, evil, or pain. Webster’s Dictionary defines fear as “a feeling of anxiety and agitation produced by the presence or nearness of danger, evil, pain, etc.” This modern understanding of fear often aligns with the dread of the unknown, such as encountering a snake, visiting the doctor or dentist, or facing extreme peril.

However, in biblical usage, particularly in the context of “the fear of the LORD,” the meaning extends beyond mere terror. While some modern interpretations suggest replacing “fear” with terms like “reverence,” “awe,” or “great respect,” a closer look at the Strong’s Concordance definitions indicates that “fear” can be a more accurate translation. It’s important to note that I am not an expert in the original languages of the Bible (Hebrew, Greek, and Latin).

Many biblical commentaries conclude that “the fear of the LORD” signifies a profound reverence and respect for God, a literal awe and humility in His presence.

So, what does this look like in our daily lives? How does someone who truly fears the Lord live? How can we discern if we or others are correctly understanding and living out these scriptures?

When we genuinely fear the Lord, we recognize fundamental truths:

  • He is the Creator, and we are His creation.
  • He is the Master, and we are His servants.
  • He is the Father, and we are His children.

This understanding cultivates a deep respect for God, His Word, and a sincere desire to obey His commands found in the Bible.

We can understand this kind of fear by analogy to a child’s relationship with loving parents. A child with a healthy fear understands that disobedience can bring consequences. Yet, more profoundly, this fear is rooted in the love and respect for their parents, a desire not to cause them pain.

Ultimately, the fear of the LORD can be defined as a deep-seated reverence for God that motivates individuals to please Him above all else.

Oswald Chambers insightfully stated, “The remarkable thing about fearing God is that, when you fear God, you fear nothing else; whereas, if you do not fear God, you fear everything else.”

Eight Dividends of the Fear of the LORD

Numerous biblical books highlight the benefits that result from fearing the Lord. When we cultivate this fear, certain truths will become evident in our lives:

#1 – The Beginning of Wisdom and Knowledge

  • Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

  • Proverbs 9:10: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

    The most foundational step in the pursuit of true wisdom is the fear of the Lord. This genuine fear arises from recognizing God’s infinite power, majesty, and goodness. Before spiritual growth can occur, one must first learn to fear Him.

#2 – Motivation for Holiness

  • Proverbs 3:7: “Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil.”

  • Proverbs 16:6: “By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.”  

  • 2 Corinthians 7:1: “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.”  

    The fear of the Lord promotes holy living. Someone who truly reverences and respects the Lord will avoid actions that bring disgrace, dishonor, or pain to His heart. A genuine fear of the Lord compels people to flee from evil; the prospect of causing the Lord pain becomes unbearable.  

    Job serves as a powerful example of the fruit of fearing the Lord:

  • Job 1:8: “And the LORD said to Satan, ‘Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil?'”  

#3 – Prolonging Life

  • Proverbs 10:27: “The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be shortened.”

    While this isn’t an absolute guarantee against life’s unexpected events, generally, those who live in the fear of the Lord are more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who prioritize worldly and fleshly desires.

#4 – Producing a Sense of Security

  • Proverbs 14:26: “In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.”

  • Romans 8:31: “What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

    When we walk in the fear of the Lord, we can have confidence that God is on our side. Those who live according to His Word and in reverence of Him experience fewer feelings of insecurity, abandonment, and fear. Doubt about salvation diminishes, replaced by a strong sense of security and close fellowship with the Father – a truly blessed benefit.

#5 – Producing Life (Spiritual Vitality)

  • Proverbs 14:27: “The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.”

    Walking in the fear of the Lord strengthens us spiritually, providing a continuous source of spiritual vitality and strength. This empowers Christians to live more purely and intimately with God, thus avoiding the temptations and traps of the devil.

#6 – Making All of Life Better

  • Proverbs 15:16: “Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.”

    This verse teaches that having limited resources while living in God’s will is far better than possessing abundance accompanied by trouble. When we are aligned with the Lord’s will and walk in His fear, our care becomes His responsibility (Matthew 6:25-33; Philippians 4:19). A life saturated with material possessions can often be a life filled with anxieties.

#7 – Producing Satisfaction and Safety

  • Proverbs 19:23: “The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.”

  • Proverbs 14:26: “In the fear [Strong’s #3374] of the LORD there is strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge.”

    A person who lives in the fear of God will experience true satisfaction. Their primary goal is to please the Lord, and in pursuing this, their needs are met, leading to genuine happiness. Seeking happiness in material possessions will always leave us wanting more. Learning to be content in the Lord and the privilege of walking in His fear brings lasting satisfaction. Ultimately, the smile of God becomes the most significant thing in our lives.

    Someone walking in genuine fear of the Lord has no need to fear hell or many of the anxieties that plague the world. Their reverence for God brings His favor and protection into their lives, as seen in Job’s example:

  • Job 1:10: “Have you not put a hedge around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.”  

#8 – Bringing Great Blessings

  • Proverbs 22:4: “The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life.”

In Summary, “the fear of the LORD” refers to a profound reverence, respect, and awe for God that shapes our understanding of His nature and our relationship with Him. This fear motivates us to live in obedience, holiness, and trust, resulting in numerous spiritual and practical benefits in our lives.

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February 13, 2006

Division in the Church

Filed under: Bible Studies,Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 7:00 am

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr. However, I did not create this from scratch. I believe this is an outline from a sermon I heard preached by pastor Greg Wrigley, DD, while he was pastor at Orange Avenue Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL. The sermon was preached in the early 1990’s; exact date unknown.

Division in the Church is Sinful:

1 Corinthians 1:10-13; Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.[11]For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.[12]Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.[13]Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?

  • contentions = problems, divisions, altercations

Paul is asking them to have unity and brotherly love and reprimands them for their divisions.? People broke into different sections, different teaching, different factions. Paul is reminding them that Christ is not divided, there is only one true Christ,,, do not follow Paul, or Cephas, or Apollos. Follow only Christ.

Rom 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another.

Rom 15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

II Corin 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

1 Peter 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

John 17:20-21 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; [21] That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

Christ and the Church have only one body

Ephesians 4:4  There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
Ephesians 1:22-23  And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, [23] Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

  • God gave us Jesus to be the Head of all things. Jesus was a gift to the Church. The Church has an all powerful leader who can rule. As Christ’s body, the Church must be ONE, not many.

I Corinthians 12:13  For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.

To support a false teacher is sinful

II John 1:10-11, If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: [11] For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

  • If you support evil or false doctrine, then you yourself are sinning also.? Anyone or anything that doesn’t support Jesus Christ and the “One” unity concept is sinful.

Isaiah 5:20; Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Proverbs 17:15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
Be careful who you ridicule or condemn! If you are condemning a true Christian person you are committing an abomination before the Lord.

Last Edited 2025.04.21 – God bless y’all….. Jesus Loves YOU!!! John 3:16

February 12, 2006

How can I be a part of what God is doing in our Church?

Filed under: Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 4:46 pm

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr. HOWEVER, I did NOT create this from scratch. This is an outline of a sermon that pastor Greg Wrigley, DD, preached at Orange Avenue Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, FL.. Greg preached this “sometime” in early 1990’s…exact date unknown.

Have a vision of what God wants to do with the church?

  • Continued growth in numbers.
  • Continued spiritual growth for all members; teachers; counselors.
  • Continued building expansion to meet congregational growth.
  • On going training for all workers.
  • Meet the needs of the members and the community: singles classes, young adults, divorced members classes, counseling, financial counseling, etc.
  • Witnessing to the community.
  • Different ways of fulfilling “The Great Commission”.

God has a plan/purpose for the church.

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

  • This is a promise for members of Christ’s church to receive power to do his work. God will empower his workers. You don’t have to be able, just available…. and he will do the rest.
  • The people you witness to will also recieve POWER: people do not have the power to believe; the power of faith; God gives it to them. It is Him who puts his will in our hearts, not us. When we witness to others, we are opening the door. The person we are witnessing to must receive the message, ask him in, and he will give them knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Himself and his will.

EPH 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; (12) For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: (13) Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

  • God gave us pastors, teachers, evangelists. His plan was for them, as church body members, to help us learn and grow spiritually. They are to teach us how to pray, how to become more faithful.
  • God gave them to us to teach us how to become and then begin to act more like Jesus.That is God’s plan for His church.

God has a power for the church

Matt 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (20) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

  • God gave all power to Jesus.As Christians, Jesus lives within each and every one of us. As Christians, we are all a part of Jesus’ body, so we too have POWER because Jesus gives it to us to do his will.
  • Remember, we, the many Christians, make up God’s church.

God has provided for the church

    the angels

    • HEB 1:14 (speaking of angels) Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

    promises

    • MT 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

    Nothing will EVER take over God’s church. It can not happen, has not happened, and will NEVER happen. God has provided permanent protection for his church so we should be out doing his business, fearing nothing.

    What is true for THE Church is true for our church. The purpose, plan and provisions apply to us.

    RO 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (29) For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers (30). And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified. (31) What then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

    • God did it all for us.He called us, justified us, and glorified us through Jesus Christ! Who can be against God’s church and succeed? NO ONE.

    Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (9) Not of works, lest any man should boast. (10) For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

    • We are God’s creation. He freely gave us our eternal salvation. We should use it to glorify him and do his works.
    • Our purpose for ourselves and this church, is to fulfill the great commission. To go out to the community, the world, and tell people about Jesus.
    • We tell people about Jesus by living and doing what Jesus commanded us to do.

    Work together as the body of Christ
    1 Corinth 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.(28) And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

    • Working together as ONE, just as we are one with Jesus, we can achieve his will.
    • We are not individualists working without God or working without the Church. We cannot succeed on our own. God did not put us here just to help ourselves and no one else.

    Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

    • God’s church needs workers. Pray daily for the workers of the church. Also pray that God will provide more workers. Is there something you can do for the glory of God’s church?

    1 Corinth 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

    • Do you go out and bad-mouth other church members? Do you preach something else different that what the church teaches?
    • Do you bad-mouth other denominations?

      God’s plan for his church is to be ONE, all the same.

      1 Corinth 3:1-9 (NIV) Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly-mere infants in Christ. (2) I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. (3)You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men? For when one says, “I follow Paul,” and another “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men? (5) What after all is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe – as the Lord has assigned to each his task. (6) I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. (7) So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. (8) The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. (9) For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field. God’s building.

      1 Corinth 12:14-27 For the body is not one member, but many. (15) If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? (16) And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; is it therefore not of the body? (17) If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling? (18) But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him. (19) And if they were all one member, where were the body? (20) But now are they many members, yet but one body. (21) And the eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee: nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. (22) Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble, are necessary: (23) And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.(24) For our comely parts have no need: but God hath tempered the body together, having given more abundant honour to that part which lacked. (25) That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. (26) And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. (27) Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.


    Last Edited on 12.03.2021 God bless y’all….Jesus loves you…John 3:16

February 2, 2006

Authority of the Bible

Filed under: Bible Studies,Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 10:39 pm

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr.

All scripture is inspired by God!

II Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Mankind doesn’t understand

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

The bible is the only way to know what is right or wrong. Man can try to think of how he should behave but he can not know the mind of God. He will try to understand how to get to heaven or how to live a good life, but unless he knows the teachings of the bible, he will not get it right.

How many times have you heard someone say, “Well, I believe this” or “I believe that?” Well, like the scripture says, your own thoughts will not lead to salvation and will lead to death. So many people today are risking their eternal salvation on their own thoughts, which won’t do them any good. They need to know God’s thoughts, that’s why GOD had the bible written through his divinely inspired writers.

Don’t add anything to God’s words!

Deuteronomy 18:20 But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.

Be careful what you say. Sunday school teachers, be careful what you teach. If you aren’t sure, confess that you don’t know and find out the truth.

Revelation 22:18-19 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: 19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

This applies to anyone……teachers, preachers, bible students, etc..

Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish aught from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you.

Galatians 1:8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

This scripture relates to false prophets, cults, etc. They may think that they are fooling people here on earth today, but judgment day is coming for them!

Proverbs 30:5-6 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Everything that is in the bible is correct and pure. Not just some of it. We might think we find inconsistencies, but that is not the case. We don’t understand, we might think we know it all, but we don’t.

The Holy Spirit’s role in biblical teaching

John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will show you things to come.

An Instruction Booklet for today’s world

II Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:

Everything you wanted to know about living is in the bible. You need to know nothing else when it comes to life and godliness.

Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Jot = the smallest character in the Hebrew alphabet.

The bible is the ultimate authority concerning God, life, decisions, neighbors, love, and marriage. Anything and everything concerning life’s daily routines is outlines. The ultimate knowledge book.

Last edited on 2025.04.21 God bless y’all…

Attitude!

Filed under: Bible Studies,Old and New Testament — Adam Osborne @ 10:30 pm

A Bible Study by Adam Osborne, Jr.

PRIDE


Psalm 18:27 NIV You save the humble but bring low those whose eyes are haughty (proud).

Proverbs 16:18 NIV Pride goes before destruction, a haughty (proud) spirit before a fall.

Romans 12:3 NIV For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.

Matthew 23:12 NIV For whoever exalts himself himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

HUMILITY / MEEKNESS

Philippians 2:3 KJV Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

NIV Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.

James 3:13 KJV Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

NIV Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.



James 3: 17 KJV But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peacable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

NIV But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

DECEPTIVE

Ephesians 4:25 NIV Therefore each of you must be put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.

WILLFULL

Psalm 19:13 NIV Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then will I be blameless, innocent of transgression.

SELFISH

Matthew 6:24 NIV No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 NIV Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. (5) It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

ANGRY

Matthew 5:21-26 NIV You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, “Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.” (22) But I tell you than anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother “Raca (an insult), is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, “You fool!” will be in danger of the fire of hell. (23) Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, (24) leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. (25) Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison (26) I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you have paid the last penny.

Ephesians 4:26 NIV In your anger, do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.

Mark 7:22 (talking about the evil things that come out of a person’s heart) NIV greed, malice (evil speaking) , deceit, lewdness (sexually obscene), envy, slander, arrogance and folly.

UNGRATEFUL

Matthew 14:19 NIV And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.


1 Thes 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

UNMERCIFUL

Matthew 18:21-35 NIV (21) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” (22) Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy seven times. (23)Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. (24) As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him. (25) Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. (26) “The servant fell on his knees before him. Be patient with me, he begged, and I will pay back everything. (27) The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go. (28) But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denari. He grabbed him and began to choke him. Pay back what you owe me! he demanded. (29) His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, Be patient with me, and I will pay you back. (30) But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. (31) When the other servants saw what had happened, they were greatly distressed and went and told their master everything that had happened. (32) Then the master called the servant in, You wicked servant, he said, I canceled all that debt of your because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you? (34) In anger his master turned him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all the owed. (35) This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.

Matthew 23:23 NIV Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You give a tenth of your spices-mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law-justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

UNCONCERN

Matthew 25:35 NIV For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.

1 Corinth 12:25-26 NIV so that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for the other. (26) If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.

INSENSITIVE/CALLOUSED

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

INDIFFERENT

1 John 3:17 NIV If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?



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