Quotes from Brian Simmons

11The blessing of favor resting upon the righteous influences a city to lift it higher,f but wicked leaders tear it apart by their words.

11Jesus, the Holy One, makes us holy. And as sons and daughters, we now belong to his same Father,n so he is not ashamed or embarrassed to introduce us as his brothers and sisters!

15The evil man will do harm when confronted by a righteous man, because he hates those who await good news.

11Since we are those who stand in holy awe of the Lord,h we make it our passion to persuade others to turn to him. We know that our lives are transparent before the God who knows us fully, and I hope that we are also well known to your consciences.

Even when bad things happen to the good and godly ones, the Lord will save them and not let them be defeated by what they face" (Psalm 34:19).

9Fools mock the need for repentance,b while the favor of God rests upon all his lovers.

24Generosity brings prosperity, but withholding from charity brings poverty.

My grace is always more than enough for you,j and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.

6Wisdom is a gift from a generous God And every word He speaks is full of revelation, And becomes a living fountain of Understanding within you.[15] 7-8For the Lord has a Hidden storehouse of wisdom Made accessible to His godly lovers.[16]

16If you shrug off an insult and refuse to take offense, you demonstrate discretion indeed.i But the fool has a short fuse and will immediately let you know when he's offended.

When we forget where we've come from, it is easy to complain.

18Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal. 19Truthful words will stand the test of time, but one day every lie will be seen for what it is.

4Sharing in his death by our baptism means that we were co-buried and entombed with him, so that when the Father's glory raised Christ from the dead, we were also raised with him. We have been co-resurrected with him so that we could be empowered to walk in the freshness of new life. 5For since we are permanently grafted into hima to experience a death like his, then we are permanently grafted into him to experience a resurrection like his and the new life that it imparts.

19In their ungodly disrespect for God they bring destruction on their own lives.

I have prayed nearly every day for forty years that God would impart to me the spirit of revelation and the spirit of wisdom to guide my life, my family, and my ministry. God is good to give the Holy Spirit's fullness to those who ask with sincere hunger for more.

34"So I give you now a newr commandment: Love each other just as much as I have loved you. 35For when you demonstrate the same love I have for you by loving one another, everyone will know that you're my true followers.

28Good leadershipm is built on love and truth, for kindness and integrity are what keep leaders in their position of trust.

laughed and played, so happy with what he had made, while finding my delight in the children of men.

But just let your words ring true.

24When a father observes his child living in godliness, he is ecstatic with joy—nothing makes him prouder!

2Our goal must be to empower others to do what is right and good for them, and to bring them into spiritual maturity.

6"How enriched you are when you crave righteousness!h For you will be surrounded with fruitfulness.i

129Your marvelous words are living miracles; No wonder I long to obey everything You say. 130Break open Your Word within me until revelation-light shines out! Those with open hearts are given insight into Your plans.

10By God's will we have been purified and made holy once and for allf through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus, the Messiah!