(Prov 1:8-9) Honor from hearing your father and mother. You can get a lot of instruction from many people, but the truth comes from the Word of God, supported by your local church (1 Cor 4:15-16).

Abiding in Christ, even when the world hates you (1 Jn 3:13-14; Ps 37:12-13). Meet hostility with grace and prioritize love and fellowship.

(Ps 46:1-5) God is our help and refuge. The story no oneteaches on Mother’s Day, but should. God meets women in their worst moments (ex. the adulterous woman: Jn 8:1-12).

Continuously in fellowship vs. continuously in sin (1 Jn3:5-6). The inner conflict of the believer (Rom 7:15-25). Believers battle flesh and spirit until glorification (1 Jn 3:10; Ps 1:1-3). Love contrasted with hatred of Cain (1 Jn 3:11-12; Ps 37:8-9).

(Prov 15:1) Christ-like speech reflects a Spirit-led life. Communion. Facing opposition in today’s world (1 Cor 4:13-14; Ps 69:7-9). Respond to mistreatment with grace.

Old nature vs. new nature (1 Jn 3:9). The “seed,” the new nature from God, never sins. Your life should reflect the righteousness and love of God (1 Jn 3:10).

(Ps 34:17-19) The righteous cry out and the Lord hears. Beaten for the faith (1 Cor 4:11; 1 Pet 2:23). The ministry requires diligent devotion (1 Cor 4:12; Ps 69:1-4).

A believer who walks obediently practices righteousness (1 Jn 3:7; Ps 1:1-3). Rest in the truth that Christ came to liberate you from sin’s cycle (1 Jn 3:8).

(Prov 12:28) Jesus is the way of righteousness. LIFE acrostic. Doctrine of session (Heb 3:1; 2 Tim 1:7). Death died the day Christ rose from the grave. His resurrection gives us purpose (2 Cor 12:9).

Releasing guilt and rejoicing in Christ’s substitutionary atonement (1 Jn 3:5; Ps 32:1-2). Abiding in God prevents ongoing sin (1 Jn 3:6; Ps 51:10-22).