From Stiff-Necked Stance to Humble Submission
Shirlee Abbott
“But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands.” Nehemiah 9:16 (NIV)
“Then Jesus said, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Mark 4:9 (NIV)
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” John 15: 13(NKJ)
"See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are.” 1 John 3:1 (NAS)
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” Proverbs 31:30-31 (NIV)
“Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord even the demons are subject to us in your name. And He said to them, ‘I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven. Behold, I give you authority to trample serpents and scorpions, and over the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:17-19 (NKJ)
“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hand and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” Deuteronomy 11: 18-19 (NIV).
“I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89:1-2 (NIV)
“To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 (NIV)
“And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:8 (NKJ)
“It shone with the glory of God and sparkled like a precious stone-like jasper as clear as crystal” Revelation 21:11 (NLT).
“But they, our ancestors, became arrogant and stiff-necked, and they did not obey your commands.” Nehemiah 9:16 (NIV)
“We demolish arguments and every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4b-5 (CSB)
“For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52b (NIV)
“If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Romans 12:18 (ESV)