“The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.”

- 1 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.”

‭‭- 1 Corinthians‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭ESV‬‬

ALC Recommends: “Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God” by Gordon Fee

“It is a snare to say rashly, “It is holy,” and to reflect only after making vows.”

- ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭20‬:‭25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

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“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” ‭‭

- Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭14‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.”

- ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭4‬-‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

ALC Recommends: “Small Groups, Five Habits” devo on the You Version Bible App

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“For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.”

‭‭- Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the Lord has made them both.”

- ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭20‬:‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Then King Rehoboam discussed the matter with the older men who had counseled his father, Solomon. “What is your advice?” he asked. “How should I answer these people?” The older counselors replied, “If you are good to these people and do your best to please them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your loyal subjects.” But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the older men and instead asked the opinion of the young men who had grown up with him and were now his advisers. “What is your advice?” he asked them. “How should I answer these people who want me to lighten the burdens imposed by my father?” The young men replied, “This is what you should tell those complainers who want a lighter burden: ‘My little finger is thicker than my father’s waist! Yes, my father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions!’” Three days later Jeroboam and all the people returned to hear Rehoboam’s decision, just as the king had ordered. But Rehoboam spoke harshly to them, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors and followed the counsel of his younger advisers. He told the people, “My father laid heavy burdens on you, but I’m going to make them even heavier! My father beat you with whips, but I will beat you with scorpions!” So the king paid no attention to the people. This turn of events was the will of God, for it fulfilled the Lord’s message to Jeroboam son of Nebat through the prophet Ahijah from Shiloh.”

- ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭10‬:‭6‬-‭15‬ ‭NLT‬‬