Daily Manna

“A lying tongue hates its victims, and flattering words cause ruin. ‭‭My enemies cannot speak a truthful word. Their deepest desire is to destroy others. Their talk is foul, like the stench from an open grave. Their tongues are filled with flattery. Smooth words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot. People may cover their hatred with pleasant words, but they’re deceiving you. They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them. Their hearts are full of many evils. While their hatred may be concealed by trickery, their wrongdoing will be exposed in...

“No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king’s mind! ‭‭But it was to us that God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. And we have received God’s Spirit (not the world’s spirit), so we can know the wonderful things God has freely given us. And may you have the power to understand,...

“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back. Do to others as you would like them to do to you. If you love only those who love you, why should you get credit for that? Even sinners...

“When God our Savior revealed His kindness and love, He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior. Because of His grace He made us right in His sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying, and I want you to insist on these teachings so that all who trust in God will devote...

“As for you, [insert your name], promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. Teach the older men: 1. to exercise self-control,  2. to be worthy of respect, and  3. to live wisely.  4. They must have sound faith and  5. be filled with love and patience.  Similarly, teach the older women: 1. to live in a way that honors God.  2. They must not slander others or  3. be heavy drinkers.  4. Instead, they should teach others what is good.  These older women must train the younger women: 1. to love their husbands and their children,  2. to...