Oh how it stings.
James 3:11-12
Colossians 4:6
Speak Evil
Gracious
Seasoned with Salt
Only one lawgiver
Able to save or destroy
Who Are You?
Pierced, am I. I am opinionated and critical.
Remember your place - You Are Not The Light.
The job of the Holy Spirit has been filled, no more applicants need apply!
God will convict - this is not your position
God will judge - this is not your position
God will make sin apparent - this is not your position
Do you help or harm?
Is it about your or their well being?
A critical heart is a problem, it usurps God's position. A critical heart is toxic for your faith because it places you before God in your own eyes.
Speak evil: katalaleo verb
To speak against one, to criminate.
Root: katalalos noun
A Defamer
Gracious: Noah Webster
Favorable, Kind, Expressing kindness, contributing to the happiness of others.
Seasoned: artyo verb
To prepare, to arrange
Root: airo verb
To raise up, lift up, elevate
Salt: halas noun
symbol of lasting concord because it protects and preserves.
wisdom and grace in speech
For some reason this reminds me of Nichole Nordemans song Take Me As I Am:
To wear wisdom like Solomon's robe
For the patience and perspective of a man like Job
Just to soar on wings of eagles
For no other reason than the bird's eye view
For a flight or two
And the list gets longer
Who I wish I was, and was no longer
…..and the list gets longer… between who I wish I was and (want to be) no longer.
I know that all of this has to do with heart change and of that I'm in desperate need. Desperate.
I can't be good enough, I want to be. I'm not. I fail and fail and fail again. Yet trying each day to submit, resist, draw near, receive grace, be humble…..before I am humbled.
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Showing posts with label Humble Yourself. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
#shereadstruth Day 15
James Study:
More Grace Free Watches
Proud Open Sojourners
Humble Lifts Upholds
The LORD Loves
We are wanderers, faithless, striving, controlling, doubters, idolators, sinners, fighters, takers.
BUT GOD - my favorite phrase in the bible….
I have to start over….every day, every hour, every minute…. Submit, Resist, Draw Near, Be Cleansed (receive grace) Humble Before the Lord.
More: Megas adj. Greater.
Used of intensity and its degree of splendor, prepared on a grand scale.
Root 1: Megistos adj. Greatest, very great, exceedingly great.
Root 2: Meizon comparative Greater. Larger. Stronger.
Grace: Charis noun.
1. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm
2. Good, well, loving kindness, favor - of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting His Holy influence up on souls, turns them to Christ.
* Keeps Them
* Strengthens Them
* Increases Them in faith, knowledge and affection
3. The spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace.
Proud Hyperephanos adj.
Showing ones self above others. Overestimate of ones means or merits. Despising others. Treating them with contempt. Haughty.
Referece: Proverbs 3:24 in Septuagint. But in the Hebrew it's not proud but scoffer.
He scoffs at the scoffer, yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
Scoff: luwts verb
To scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly, to mock, to boast, to be inflated.
Affliced: anav noun
Poor, humble, afflicted, meek, needy, lowly
Humble: tapeinos adj.
Lowly in spirit
The Lord: Covenant God.
Free: nathar verb
Unfasten, loosen, set free, unbind.
Open: paqach verb To open the eyes specifically.
Lifts: zaqaph verb
used only twice
To raise up - all those bowed down.
those who are bowed down:
Kindred to one being hollow or arched.
Hebrew: Hollow
Watches: shamar verb
To keep, to guard, to keep watch & ward. To Protect, Save life.
Sojourner: Get noun
A temporary inhabitant.
A newcomer lacking inherited rights.
Root: guwr verb
Abide, dwell, inhabit, to be a stranger, to be continuing - surely.
Upholds: uwd verb
To Surround
To go round and round
To restore, relieve
But He gives more grace:
Very great loving kindness.
Treat others better than yourself…. don't treat them with contempt.
Don't mock others or be arrogant.
Get yourself back to your appointed place. See Day 12
Although you journey, continue on, surely. The Lord keeps watch over you, protects you, saves you.
Stop all this striving, it's just one foot in front of the other, sometimes it's rocky, but keep going. You are restored, you are supported, there is hope. Keep on expecting good.
More Grace Free Watches
Proud Open Sojourners
Humble Lifts Upholds
The LORD Loves
We are wanderers, faithless, striving, controlling, doubters, idolators, sinners, fighters, takers.
BUT GOD - my favorite phrase in the bible….
I have to start over….every day, every hour, every minute…. Submit, Resist, Draw Near, Be Cleansed (receive grace) Humble Before the Lord.
More: Megas adj. Greater.
Used of intensity and its degree of splendor, prepared on a grand scale.
Root 1: Megistos adj. Greatest, very great, exceedingly great.
Root 2: Meizon comparative Greater. Larger. Stronger.
Grace: Charis noun.
1. that which affords joy, pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm
2. Good, well, loving kindness, favor - of the merciful kindness by which God, exerting His Holy influence up on souls, turns them to Christ.
* Keeps Them
* Strengthens Them
* Increases Them in faith, knowledge and affection
3. The spiritual condition of one governed by the power of divine grace.
Proud Hyperephanos adj.
Showing ones self above others. Overestimate of ones means or merits. Despising others. Treating them with contempt. Haughty.
Referece: Proverbs 3:24 in Septuagint. But in the Hebrew it's not proud but scoffer.
He scoffs at the scoffer, yet He gives grace to the afflicted.
Scoff: luwts verb
To scorn, make mouths at, talk arrogantly, to mock, to boast, to be inflated.
Affliced: anav noun
Poor, humble, afflicted, meek, needy, lowly
Humble: tapeinos adj.
Lowly in spirit
The Lord: Covenant God.
Free: nathar verb
Unfasten, loosen, set free, unbind.
Open: paqach verb To open the eyes specifically.
Lifts: zaqaph verb
used only twice
To raise up - all those bowed down.
those who are bowed down:
Kindred to one being hollow or arched.
Hebrew: Hollow
Watches: shamar verb
To keep, to guard, to keep watch & ward. To Protect, Save life.
Sojourner: Get noun
A temporary inhabitant.
A newcomer lacking inherited rights.
Root: guwr verb
Abide, dwell, inhabit, to be a stranger, to be continuing - surely.
Upholds: uwd verb
To Surround
To go round and round
To restore, relieve
But He gives more grace:
Very great loving kindness.
Treat others better than yourself…. don't treat them with contempt.
Don't mock others or be arrogant.
Get yourself back to your appointed place. See Day 12
Although you journey, continue on, surely. The Lord keeps watch over you, protects you, saves you.
Stop all this striving, it's just one foot in front of the other, sometimes it's rocky, but keep going. You are restored, you are supported, there is hope. Keep on expecting good.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
#shereadstruth Day 12
My thoughts before I get into defining the words that stuck out for me today:
The only way to resist is by submitting to God. Drawing near. Humble yourself before God. Get in your appointed place, the wing, the cleft of the rock, hemmed in, in the shadow of the Almighty. Withstand, continue on safe and sound. Draw near, join together (have the mind of Christ 1 Cor 2:16) with God in your place and position, Likewise God will position Himself to you.
This is how you have "clean hands" "purified heart" This is not a work of our own but of the Holy Spirit.
Submit: hypotasso - Verb Arrange Under (yea, that's helpful) I generally defer "all things submission to Rachel Evans.
I find it interesting that in the verse prior the greek uses the word Humble: Tapeinos Adj. Lowly in Spirit
Then in verse 10 uses Humble again. But in Verse 7 "Submit yourself to God"
Root 1: hypos - by or under
Root 2: tasso - to put in order, to appoint.
Resist: anthistemi - Verb Withstand. Resist. Oppose (or benadryl, sounds like antihistamine)
Root 1: anti Over, Against, Opposite
Root 2: histemi To cause, to make to stand. To make firm, fix, established.
I like definition #3 To continue safe and sound. To stand unharmed.
For me, many times I get all heebee jeebee'd out when I read these tests… resist the devil, stand against the schemes, withstand in the evil days… I feel powerless and a little scared.
Draw Near: eggizo - Verb To bring near. To join one thing to another, to approach
Root: eggys Near of place and position.
Those who are near access to God.
Cleanse: Katharizo - Verb To make clean.
In a moral sense:
1. free from defilement
2. to purify from wickedness
3. to free from guilt of sin
All things I'm incapable of.
Purify: hagnizo Verb 1. Ceremonially. To make pure, purify, cleanse. 2. Morally
Root: hagnos adj. Definition 2. Pure:
1. Pure from carnality, chaste, modest
2. Pure from every fault, immaculate
3. Clean
All things that I am not able to do. Pure from carnality? Pure from every fault? Immaculate? Please, even my house isn't immaculate. Let alone my mind, my heart, my soul, my spiritual life.
But when I am humble, our good friend Noah describes it as:
A deep sense of unworthiness in the sight of God.
That I am, have, can be. When I'm in my appointed place, in the wing, cleft, shadow; resisting is okay, not scary. I can withstand, continue on safe and sound. Draw near, approach. It's ok because I'm clean and pure through grace. Yes I have a sin nature. I am not the sin. I mess up, every day, every hour, minute. But I know I can approach the throne of grace with confidence. (Heb 4:16) Receive wisdom without judgment. Speak life (if only for a moment), before I mess up again, starting the process all over again. And that's life. The journey. The lessons learned.
Grace and Peace to you (and me)
The only way to resist is by submitting to God. Drawing near. Humble yourself before God. Get in your appointed place, the wing, the cleft of the rock, hemmed in, in the shadow of the Almighty. Withstand, continue on safe and sound. Draw near, join together (have the mind of Christ 1 Cor 2:16) with God in your place and position, Likewise God will position Himself to you.
This is how you have "clean hands" "purified heart" This is not a work of our own but of the Holy Spirit.
Submit: hypotasso - Verb Arrange Under (yea, that's helpful) I generally defer "all things submission to Rachel Evans.
I find it interesting that in the verse prior the greek uses the word Humble: Tapeinos Adj. Lowly in Spirit
Then in verse 10 uses Humble again. But in Verse 7 "Submit yourself to God"
Root 1: hypos - by or under
Root 2: tasso - to put in order, to appoint.
Resist: anthistemi - Verb Withstand. Resist. Oppose (or benadryl, sounds like antihistamine)
Root 1: anti Over, Against, Opposite
Root 2: histemi To cause, to make to stand. To make firm, fix, established.
I like definition #3 To continue safe and sound. To stand unharmed.
For me, many times I get all heebee jeebee'd out when I read these tests… resist the devil, stand against the schemes, withstand in the evil days… I feel powerless and a little scared.
Draw Near: eggizo - Verb To bring near. To join one thing to another, to approach
Root: eggys Near of place and position.
Those who are near access to God.
Cleanse: Katharizo - Verb To make clean.
In a moral sense:
1. free from defilement
2. to purify from wickedness
3. to free from guilt of sin
All things I'm incapable of.
Purify: hagnizo Verb 1. Ceremonially. To make pure, purify, cleanse. 2. Morally
Root: hagnos adj. Definition 2. Pure:
1. Pure from carnality, chaste, modest
2. Pure from every fault, immaculate
3. Clean
All things that I am not able to do. Pure from carnality? Pure from every fault? Immaculate? Please, even my house isn't immaculate. Let alone my mind, my heart, my soul, my spiritual life.
But when I am humble, our good friend Noah describes it as:
A deep sense of unworthiness in the sight of God.
That I am, have, can be. When I'm in my appointed place, in the wing, cleft, shadow; resisting is okay, not scary. I can withstand, continue on safe and sound. Draw near, approach. It's ok because I'm clean and pure through grace. Yes I have a sin nature. I am not the sin. I mess up, every day, every hour, minute. But I know I can approach the throne of grace with confidence. (Heb 4:16) Receive wisdom without judgment. Speak life (if only for a moment), before I mess up again, starting the process all over again. And that's life. The journey. The lessons learned.
Grace and Peace to you (and me)
Sunday, October 27, 2013
She Reads Truth Day 11
Taming The Tongue.
I relate to this post. It's a struggle. Some days I'm better than others at staying positive, being kind, tenderhearted. I get the sentiment: Something has to change, worse yet, I'm powerless to change.
James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways….
Stumble: ptaio - verb
To err, to make a mistake, to sin
Root: pipto - verb
To fall down
James 3:9-10 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers (sisters), these things ought not be so.
Indeed. *sigh*
Bless - not the same as blessing on Day 4 Markarios (happy) but similar as in the opposite isn't unhappy, but curse.
Eulogeo - verb (as in eulogize)
To praise, celebrate with praise, invoke blessing
Root 1) eu - to be well off, fare well, prosper
Root 2) logos - speech
Good Speech
Curse: katara - noun.
an execration, imprecation, curse
hmmm I need more than that so I go to the 1828 Noah Websters Dictionary:
Curse: To utter a wish of evil against one, to call for mischief or injury to fall upon.
These things ought not to be so.
Ephesians 4:29-32 let no corrupt talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as it fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
But before that Paul says…. put off your old self an be renewed in the spirit of your mind….
Renew ananeoo - verb
to renew (in the mind)
This is the only verse this word is used.
In Thayers Lexicon the notes state:
Denotes from a lower place to a higher place.
Corresponds to the Latin and German indicating the goal
Denotes repetition, renewal, anew, over again
Be Kind - chrestos - adj
fit, fit for use, useful
virtuous, good
managable
mild, pleasant (as opp to hard, harsh, sharp, bitter)
Matt 11:30 Amp
For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good. Not harsh, hard, sharp or pressing. but comfortable, gracious and pleasant) and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
Tenderhearted - eusplagchnos - adj
we're gonna go to definition 2. compassionate, tender hearted (as opposed to 1. having strong bowels)
Root 1. eu - to be well off, fare well, prosper
Root 2. splagchnon - kindness, benevolence, compassion, tender mercies. a heart in which mercy resides.
Noah Webster:
Very susceptible of the softer passion of love, pity or kindness. As in Be ye king to one another, tender hearted.
Forgiving - charizomai - verb
To do something pleasant or agreeable, to do a favor
To grant forgiveness
To give graciously
Root: charis
Grace
As I'm reading through this and thinking of all the grace I need… grace I need to give…
I thought of a few verses.
Luke 6:45 ….out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right (steadfast) spirit (mind) within me.
David uses the word Bara the same word used in Genesis for create…
Create something from nothing….
Steadfast: Kuwn - verb
to be firm, stable, established
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Words and heart, they seem to go hand in hand. Inward to outward. What is in us comes spilling out. And for me particularly when I'm stressed. When I'm squeezed the ugly comes out. Nothing is right or Okay. The House, Work, The Kids, The Husband, The Extended Family… it's all driving me crazy. And the words of my mouth aren't kind or tender hearted, towards myself or others.
I was reminded of something I read years ago in an old book. Daily Strength for Daily Needs. This is from February 10.
Do no be discouraged at your faults; bear with yourself in correcting them, as you would with your neighbor. Lay aside this ardor of mind, which exhausts your body, and leads you to commit error.
Accustome yoursefl to gradually carry prayer into all your daily occupations. Speak, move, work, in peace, as if you were in prayer, as indeed you ought to be.
Do everything without excitement, by the spirit of grace. As soon as you perceive your natural impetuosity gliding in, retire quietly within, where the kingdom of God is. Listen to the leading of grace, then say and duo nothing but what the Holy Spirit shall put in your heart.
You will find that you will be come more tranquil, that your words will be fewer and more effectual and that with less effort you will accomplish more good.
Francois Fenelon (1651 - 1715)
April 17th
Every morning compose your soul for a tranquil day, and all throughout it be careful to often recall your resolution and bring yourself back to it, so to say. If something discomposes you, do not be upset, or troubled; but having discovered the fact, humble yourself gently before God, and try to bring your mind into a quiet attitude. Say to yourself, "Well, I have made a false step; now I must go more carefully and watchfully."
Do this each time, however frequently you fall. When you are at peace use it profitably, making constancy acts of meekness, and seeking to be calm even in the most trifling things. Above all, do not be discouraged, be patient, wait, strive to attain a calm, gentle spirit.
Francis De Sales (1567 - 1622)
Do Not Be Discouraged.
I relate to this post. It's a struggle. Some days I'm better than others at staying positive, being kind, tenderhearted. I get the sentiment: Something has to change, worse yet, I'm powerless to change.
James 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways….
Stumble: ptaio - verb
To err, to make a mistake, to sin
Root: pipto - verb
To fall down
James 3:9-10 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers (sisters), these things ought not be so.
Indeed. *sigh*
Bless - not the same as blessing on Day 4 Markarios (happy) but similar as in the opposite isn't unhappy, but curse.
Eulogeo - verb (as in eulogize)
To praise, celebrate with praise, invoke blessing
Root 1) eu - to be well off, fare well, prosper
Root 2) logos - speech
Good Speech
Curse: katara - noun.
an execration, imprecation, curse
hmmm I need more than that so I go to the 1828 Noah Websters Dictionary:
Curse: To utter a wish of evil against one, to call for mischief or injury to fall upon.
These things ought not to be so.
Ephesians 4:29-32 let no corrupt talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as it fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
But before that Paul says…. put off your old self an be renewed in the spirit of your mind….
Renew ananeoo - verb
to renew (in the mind)
This is the only verse this word is used.
In Thayers Lexicon the notes state:
Denotes from a lower place to a higher place.
Corresponds to the Latin and German indicating the goal
Denotes repetition, renewal, anew, over again
Be Kind - chrestos - adj
fit, fit for use, useful
virtuous, good
managable
mild, pleasant (as opp to hard, harsh, sharp, bitter)
Matt 11:30 Amp
For My yoke is wholesome (useful, good. Not harsh, hard, sharp or pressing. but comfortable, gracious and pleasant) and My burden is light and easy to be borne.
Tenderhearted - eusplagchnos - adj
we're gonna go to definition 2. compassionate, tender hearted (as opposed to 1. having strong bowels)
Root 1. eu - to be well off, fare well, prosper
Root 2. splagchnon - kindness, benevolence, compassion, tender mercies. a heart in which mercy resides.
Noah Webster:
Very susceptible of the softer passion of love, pity or kindness. As in Be ye king to one another, tender hearted.
Forgiving - charizomai - verb
To do something pleasant or agreeable, to do a favor
To grant forgiveness
To give graciously
Root: charis
Grace
As I'm reading through this and thinking of all the grace I need… grace I need to give…
I thought of a few verses.
Luke 6:45 ….out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.
Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right (steadfast) spirit (mind) within me.
David uses the word Bara the same word used in Genesis for create…
Create something from nothing….
Steadfast: Kuwn - verb
to be firm, stable, established
Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Words and heart, they seem to go hand in hand. Inward to outward. What is in us comes spilling out. And for me particularly when I'm stressed. When I'm squeezed the ugly comes out. Nothing is right or Okay. The House, Work, The Kids, The Husband, The Extended Family… it's all driving me crazy. And the words of my mouth aren't kind or tender hearted, towards myself or others.
I was reminded of something I read years ago in an old book. Daily Strength for Daily Needs. This is from February 10.
Do no be discouraged at your faults; bear with yourself in correcting them, as you would with your neighbor. Lay aside this ardor of mind, which exhausts your body, and leads you to commit error.
Accustome yoursefl to gradually carry prayer into all your daily occupations. Speak, move, work, in peace, as if you were in prayer, as indeed you ought to be.
Do everything without excitement, by the spirit of grace. As soon as you perceive your natural impetuosity gliding in, retire quietly within, where the kingdom of God is. Listen to the leading of grace, then say and duo nothing but what the Holy Spirit shall put in your heart.
You will find that you will be come more tranquil, that your words will be fewer and more effectual and that with less effort you will accomplish more good.
Francois Fenelon (1651 - 1715)
April 17th
Every morning compose your soul for a tranquil day, and all throughout it be careful to often recall your resolution and bring yourself back to it, so to say. If something discomposes you, do not be upset, or troubled; but having discovered the fact, humble yourself gently before God, and try to bring your mind into a quiet attitude. Say to yourself, "Well, I have made a false step; now I must go more carefully and watchfully."
Do this each time, however frequently you fall. When you are at peace use it profitably, making constancy acts of meekness, and seeking to be calm even in the most trifling things. Above all, do not be discouraged, be patient, wait, strive to attain a calm, gentle spirit.
Francis De Sales (1567 - 1622)
Do Not Be Discouraged.
Monday, July 12, 2010
dust off the old
I'll have a few of these until I get my thoughts together on Freedom/Forginess. This is just old stuff I've written, thoughts rollin' around in my head over the past 5-6 years.
Stagnant Waters
Not much has changed from my last post....I still feel stagnant. Surrounded by mosquito infested water. I guess there's not much comparision between a mosquito and a lion but what came to mind immediately was:The advesary is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. (I peter 5:8)
Thats kinda like a game of Mother may I, right? The advesary has to have your permission to devour. Seems like these days I've given out alot of permission. **SIGH**How does one get that back?
Back to I Peter....6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.8 Be sober, be vigilant; your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
Looks like a path one can follow....
Humble Yourself.
Cast Your Care.
Be Sober
Greek Word: Nephoto be sober, to be calm and collected in spiritto be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect.
Be Vigilant. Dictionary: keenly watchful Resist.
Be Steadfast. Dictionary: strong, firm, immovable, solid, hard, rigid.
I like what the greek has to say about this word being used in a bad sense:"cruel, stiff, stubborn, hard" thats descriptive of steadfast in a bad way
And then the best two words (in this case three) in the bible.But God.Thank God for the "but Gods" in the bible, in my life....otherwise I'd be pretty hopeless.
Stagnant Waters
Not much has changed from my last post....I still feel stagnant. Surrounded by mosquito infested water. I guess there's not much comparision between a mosquito and a lion but what came to mind immediately was:The advesary is like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. (I peter 5:8)
Thats kinda like a game of Mother may I, right? The advesary has to have your permission to devour. Seems like these days I've given out alot of permission. **SIGH**How does one get that back?
Back to I Peter....6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.8 Be sober, be vigilant; your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.10 But the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, will perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
Looks like a path one can follow....
Humble Yourself.
Cast Your Care.
Be Sober
Greek Word: Nephoto be sober, to be calm and collected in spiritto be temperate, dispassionate, circumspect.
Be Vigilant. Dictionary: keenly watchful Resist.
Be Steadfast. Dictionary: strong, firm, immovable, solid, hard, rigid.
I like what the greek has to say about this word being used in a bad sense:"cruel, stiff, stubborn, hard" thats descriptive of steadfast in a bad way
And then the best two words (in this case three) in the bible.But God.Thank God for the "but Gods" in the bible, in my life....otherwise I'd be pretty hopeless.
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