Risk Taking

If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, and let us fall unto the host of the Syrians: if they save us alive, we shall live; and if they kill us, we shall but die.

He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. — read the full passage →

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. — read the full passage →

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. — read the full passage →

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?

And the Lord said unto me, Arise, take thy journey before the people, that they may go in and possess the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give unto them. — read the full passage →

Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. — read the full passage →

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? — read the full passage →

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. — read the full passage →

See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. — read the full passage →

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. — read the full passage →

He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. — read the full passage →

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: — read the full passage →

Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.

For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?

Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.

Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.

But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. — read the full passage →

But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. — read the full passage →

Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the Lord do that which seemeth him good.

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, — read the full passage →

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein. — read the full passage →

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.

And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.

By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. — read the full passage →

And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.

Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.

Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: — read the full passage →

And the Lord said unto Gideon, The people that are with thee are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.

And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. — read the full passage →

He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpent shall bite him.

I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee.

He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. — read the full passage →

Be strong, and quit yourselves like men, O ye Philistines, that ye be not servants unto the Hebrews, as they have been to you: quit yourselves like men, and fight.

And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house. — read the full passage →

Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.

After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.

Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one. — read the full passage →

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

And if I send them away fasting to their own houses, they will faint by the way: for divers of them came from far.

Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.

A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.

I am the Lord thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.

That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; — read the full passage →

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.