PSALMS
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Psalms 50 and 51
Psalms 51: 10
Create in me a clean heart.

All believers need GOD’s Spirit to create in them. All believers need GOD’s Spirit to create in them a pure heart that hates iniquity and a renewed spirit that desires to do the will of GOD. Only GOD can make us a new creation and restore us to true godliness.

OLD TESTAMENT
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Deuteronomy 33: 7 – 22
Deuteronomy 33: 9
Neither did he acknowledge his brethren.

After Israel’s sin with the golden calf, the Levites stood with GOD even against their nearest relatives. They held fast to the covenant and chastened those who participated in the worship of the golden calf. GOD rewarded them for their zeal for HIS cause and appointed them as guardians of the law, and as those who would offer sacrifices. Our love for and dedication to GOD and HIS Word must always be first in our lives and should take priority over friends, family, or church.

NEW TESTAMENT
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Colossians 4: 7 – 18
Colossians 4: 10 – 18
Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow servant, another his fellow prisoner, and all his fellow workers, working out their own salvation and endeavouring to promote the salvation of others. The effectual, fervent prayer is the prevailing prayer, and availeth much. The smiles, flatteries, or frowns of the world, the spirit of error, or the working of self-love, leads many to a way of preaching and living which comes far short of fulfilling their ministry. But those who preach the same doctrine as Paul, and follow his example, may expect Divine favour and blessing.