https://odb.org/2026/04/01/true-integrity 1 Peter 2:11–17 (NIV): 11 Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.Continue reading “Integrity as a believer”
Category Archives: Christian character
Perseverance
https://odb.org/2026/03/30/keep-going-by-faith Hebrews 12:1–3 (NIV): Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For theContinue reading “Perseverance”
Stand up for Jesus
https://odb.org/2026/03/12/the-cost-of-commitment 2 Timothy 1: 6-12 NIV 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 8 So do notContinue reading “Stand up for Jesus”
Humility in Christ
https://odb.org/2026/02/23/humble-leadership John 1:19–28 (NIV): 19 Now this was John’s testimony when the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was. 20 He did not fail to confess, but confessed freely, “I am not the Messiah.”21 They asked him, “Then who are you? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are youContinue reading “Humility in Christ”
To stand or to stand down
https://odb.org/2026/01/07/the-bone-wars Philippians 4:1–3 (NIV): 4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, my trueContinue reading “To stand or to stand down”
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25–34 (NIV): 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”27 He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul andContinue reading “The Good Samaritan”
Kindness and generosity
https://odb.org/2025/12/11/the-shoes-off-his-feet Colossians 3:12–17 (NIV): 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which bindsContinue reading “Kindness and generosity”
Growth through pain
https://odb.org/2025/12/03/growth-through-pain Psalm 119:65–72 (NIV): 65 Do good to your servant according to your word, LORD.66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. 68 You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. 69 Though the arrogant have smeared meContinue reading “Growth through pain”
A gentle answer
https://odb.org/2025/12/02/positive-graffiti Proverbs 15:1–4 (NIV): A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. 3 The eyes of the Lord are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good. 4 The soothing tongue is aContinue reading “A gentle answer”
Waiting on God
https://odb.org/2025/11/24/hope-in-the-waiting Jeremiah 25:4–11 (NIV): 4 And though the LORD has sent all his servants the prophets to you again and again, you have not listened or paid any attention. 5 They said, “Turn now, each of you, from your evil ways and your evil practices, and you can stay in the land the LORD gave to youContinue reading “Waiting on God”
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