49. Be reconciled to a brother.
Matthew 5:24 – Leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
God stresses mercy and forgiveness to eliminate strife in the body of Christ.
50. Be patient toward all men.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 – Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
2 Timothy 2:24 – And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient.
This is a rephrasing of commands of God previously covered where God says, “Be gentle to all men” and “Be ready to teach”.
51. Be patient in tribulation.
Romans 12:12 – Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.
God wants us to face hard times, suffering and persecution with patience. God will give us the strength to get through anything we face. Pray continuously and read your Bible daily to keep your faith strong.
52. Be content with what you have.
Hebrews 13:5 – Let you conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”.
Thou shalt not covet is one of the ten commandments. When you have salvation and the peace of God you have what’s important. Count the blessings you have because the rest doesn’t matter in the long run.
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53. Be thankful.
Colossians 3:15 – And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you were also called in one body; and be thankful.
See the previous note for “Be content with what you have”.
54. Be separate from the unclean.
2 Corinthians 6:17 – Therefore, “Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you”.
This is a rephrasing of God’s consistent command to avoid evil men, false teachers, false prophets, evil companions and close association with unbelievers.
55. Be angry and sin not.
Ephesians 4:26 – “Be angry and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath.
This a repeat of God’s command, “Do not let the sun go down on you wrath”. See previous notes.
56. Be anxious for nothing.
Philippians 4:6 – Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
God tells us not to worry about anything. We are in God’s hands and he will provide us with all we need to prosper. God will do this because we are his children and dearly loved.
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