Daily Manna

“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...

“A church leader is a manager of God’s household, so he must 1. live a blameless life.  2. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered;  3. he must not be a heavy drinker,  4. violent, or  5. dishonest with money.  6. Rather, he must enjoy having guests in his home, and  7. he must love what is good.  8: He must live wisely and be just.  9. He must live a devout and disciplined life.  10. He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching...

“Get the truth and never sell it; also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment. Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News! If I were doing this on my own initiative, I would deserve payment. But I have no choice, for God has given me this sacred trust. What then is my pay? It is the opportunity to preach the Good News without charging anyone. That’s why I never demand my rights when I preach the Good...

“The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith. Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a loyal spirit within me. Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech will have the king as a friend. Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? God...

“Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven! Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love will find life, righteousness, and honor. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness...