Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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SOAP: Act in love
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 13Be on guard. Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous. Be strong. 14And everything you do must be done with love. Observation: Do not back down from your faith, and do all things out of love. Application: I should be bold in my faith, but not so bold that…
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SOAP: Nothing done for the Lord is useless
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. Observation: Persevere in what you do for the Lord, because it has true meaning and always will Application: How reassuring to know…
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SOAP: Use your gifts for all
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:12 Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church. Observation: Ask for ways in which you can help others grow, too, and not just yourself. Application: I need to not be selfish when asking for and using…
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Be guided by true love
Scripture: (I heard two today.) Psalm 39:6 We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend. 1 Corinthians 13:3 If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t…
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SOAP: Keep the motives pure
Scripture: Joshua 24:14 So honor the Lord and serve him wholeheartedly. Put away forever the idols your ancestors worshipped when they lived beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord alone. Observation: Honor and serve the Lord completely. Do not serve other idols at all, just the one true God. Application: I must…