Bible Memory Project

  Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day. Surely, there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. (ESV) Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. (NIV) Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. (NLT) Dive Deeper: From Rules to Freedom It's easy to be enticed by the...

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. (ESV) For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. (NIV) For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. (NLT)   Dive Deeper:   A Path of Destruction Last week, we learned how a heart of gratitude bears the fruit of life and peace. This week, we will see how a life rooted in envy will bear the fruit of anger, fear, and, ultimately, death.    For the...

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. (ESV) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. (NIV) And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. (NLT) Dive Deeper: Reversing The Mental Health Crisis I recently read a fascinating study on anxiety and depression. Ashley Smith writes about how powerful gratitude is...

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, (ESV) Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits- (NIV) Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things he does for me. (NLT)   Theme Intro:   November: the month of thanksgiving and gratitude. Completely void of envy and jealousy… right?    This month, we find ourselves in the sixth installment of our Vices and Virtues series, landing on the theme of Envy and gratitude. If this timing doesn’t make sense, the other themes probably won’t either... It's...