Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Keeping & Kept — Part 1

To live for the Lord in a world of sin and defilement is not easy. It takes constant watchfulness and spiritual energy. There is an old expression that says, “Keep on keeping on.” Here are some verses from the Bible that exhort us as to some of the things we need to “keep” in this regard.

“Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile” (Psalm 34:13).

“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23).

“Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God” (Ecclesiastes 5:1).

“Keep thyself pure” (1 Timothy 5:22).

“Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen” (1 John 5:21).

“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life” (Jude 21).

“Blessed are they that hear the Word of God, and keep it” (Luke 11:28).