June 1.
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“Thou shalt not take the Name of the Lord thy God in vain .” Exodus 20:7.
Man is the family of God and his name name is to be upheld and respected by all members of the family.
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“God plays no favorites.” Acts 10:34.
God is not a victim of moods or prejudices.
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June 2.
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“Remember, keep holy the Sabbath Day.” Exodus 20:8.
All of time is consecreated. Time is to be used to establish a creative rest.
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“Anyone of any nation who respects God and does what is right is acceptable to God.” Acts 10:35.
The brotherhood of man is rooted in the justice of God.
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June 3.
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“Honor your father and your mother that you may have long life.” Exodus 20:12.
Mutual honor and respect within the family are the foundation of all society.
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“In the beginning was the Word...and the Word was God.” John 1:1.
The orderly plan of the world about us is God speaking clearly.
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June 4.
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“Thou shall not kill.” Exodus 20:13.
Killers all: wreckless and drunken driving, violent sports, excessive food and drink, lack of proper rest.
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“This life in the word of God is a light shining in the darkness.” John 1:4.
The whole balance of nature can be understood in the light of God’s plan.
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June 5.
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“Thou shalt not commit adultery.” Exodus 20:14.
Faithful love is the key to security, happiness and growth in the home.
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“This light the darkness cannot overpower or withstand.” John 1:5.
The plan for the word of God will continue with or without man.
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June 6.
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“Thou shalt not steal” Exodus 20:15.
The right of private property for all is the basis of all free enterprise.
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“I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.” Acts 9:5.
Note the identity of Jesus and his followers.
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June 7.
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“Thou shalt not bear false witness against their neighbor.” Exodus 20:16.
The lie, once told, cannot be recalled. It travels from tongue to tongue to grow and do its harm.
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“What god has made clean, you have no right to call profane.” Acts 10:15.
The laws of man have vital force only if they express the laws of God.
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June 8.
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“Thou shalt not covet they neighbor‘s wife.” Exodus 20:17.
Enjoy and learn to appreciate more and more what is yours.
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“God has made it clear I must not call anyone profane or unclean.” Acts 10:28.
Christian self-respect demands that I respect everyone.
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June 9.
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“Thou shalt not covet they neighbor‘s good.” Exodus 20:17.
Work legitimately for what you need and want and do not waste effort on useless desires.
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“Who am I to stand in the way of God?” Acts 11:17.
This question should be raised daily to check the value of our daily actions.
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June 10.
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“The Lord said: In those who are close to me I show holiness.” Leviticus 10:3.
Don’t talk about God...show his good qualities by the way in which you live. This is holiness.
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“All that come to be had life in the Word of God.” John 1:4.
Ponder today all the plants that were mere seeds a few months ago.
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June 11.
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“Be holy because I the Lord your God am holy.” Leviticus 19:2.
This is the challenge of all true faith and religion: live a holy life, a life that manifests God.
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“This Word of God was in the world, but the world knew it not.” John 1:10.
The wars of history show the blindness of men to God.
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June 12.
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“Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets.” Numbers 11:29.
A prophet is a convinced person who lives and speaks his convictions.
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“All who accept the Word of God become the children of God.” John 1:12.
The family of man is established in the word of God through true faith.
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June 13.
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“The Lord is slow to anger and rich in kindness.” Numbers 14:18.
God is seen not as an irate and avenging judge but as a true father.
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“The word was made flesh and dwelt among us.” John 1:14.
How comforting to know Jesus lived in our midst.
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June 14.
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“The Lord forgives failures but lets nothing pass unnoticed.” Numbers 14:18.
It is human to fail at times but a person must learn from failure.
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“Of his fullness we have all received.” John 1:16.
Generous people enrich themselves by helping others.
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June 15.
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“The sight of the tassel on the hem of your clock will remind you of the commands of the Lord.” Numbers 15:39.
Every action of man must be governed by the conscience.
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“Jesus turned and said: What do you want?” John 1:38.
To be helped by another, you must have a clear picture of your own goal.
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June 16.
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“What nation has gods as near as the Lord our God when we call on him?” Deuteronomy 4:7.
God is not to be someone set at a distance but as near as your conscience within us.
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“They have no wine .” John 2:2.
Mary feels deep sympathy for the social plight of this young couple.
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June 17.
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“For the Lord our God is a God of tender love and will not desert or harm you.” Deuteronomy 7:7.
God’s love is presented here as the closeness of a mother for the child she bore.
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“Woman, what is that to you and to me?” John 2:4.
Jesus had not intended to launch his cruisade publicly at this time.
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June 18.
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“The Lord God has chosen you because of love for you and fidelity to himself.” Deuteronomy 7:7.
God is not grasping, selfish, self-centered person like the idols.
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“Whatever he tells you, do.” John 2:5.
Mary knew her son and knew he would take care of the problem.
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June 19.
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“The Lord protects his people, rears them, guards them, as the pupil of his eye.” Deuteronomy 32:10.
The message of the Christian God is first and foremost personal responsibility.
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“You have kept the best wine until last.” John 2:10.
Generosity goes beyond what is asked or needed.
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June 20.
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“The Lord watches over his people like the eagle watching its nest, hovering over its young.” Deuteronomy 32:11.
The eagle protects its young fiercely but it also insists that the young learn all lessons.
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“The only son of the Father full of grace and truth.” John 1:4.
Jesus could say ‘I and the Father are One’ because of his obedience.
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June 21.
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“Like the eagle, the Lord spreads his wings to hold and support his people.” Deuteronomy 32:11.
The eagle supports and helps but it demands the eaglet learn responsibility and self-help.
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“The Lamb of God takes away the sin of the world.” John 1:29.
The selfish greed of the world is counteracted by the selfgiving of Jesus.
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June 22.
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“Wherever you go, I will go; wherever you live, I will live.” Ruth 1:16.
A prize example of generous, loyal total love.
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“Where do you live?” Matthew 5:48.
Jesus lives today in every person who lives by his own ideals.
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June 23.
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“Your people will be my people, and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16.
The sincerity of love is gauged by the wholeness of the giving.
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“Jesus let his glory be seen and his disciples began to believe him.” John 2:1.
Generous concern of others is the first step in the faith of a disciple.
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June 24.
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“The Lord raises the lowly from the dust and gives them a place with the princes.” 1 Samuel 2:8.
True religion stresses the personal worth of each individual.
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“Jesus made a whip out of some cord and drove the men out of the temple.” John 2:15.
Generous, meek, kind Jesus burns with anger at injustice.
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June 25.
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“To the Lord the foundations of the universe belong.” 1 Samuel 2:8.
With all of modern technology many mysteries about the earth still remain.
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“He was speaking of the sanctuary which was his body.” John 2:21.
The person of Jesus is the new living temple of which we become members.
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June 26.
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“The boy, Samuel, grew up in the presence of the Lord.” 1 Samuel 2:21.
True education demands lifelong, tested and true values.
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“Unless a man is born from above, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3.
Being born from above means sincere ideals.
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June 27.
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“The boy, Samuel, grew in stature and favor with God and men.” 1 Samuel 2:26.
Education is a steady growing in all ways at the same time.
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“God so loved the world that he gave his only son.” John 3:10.
We know the love of God for us through the love of Jesus for us.
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June 28.
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“Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10.
Man has two ears but one tongue which might indicate that he is to listen twice as much as he talks.
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“God sent his only son into the world not to condemn but to save.” John 3:17.
Jesus was opposed to any negative view of life and action.
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June 29.
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“If you respect and serve the Lord and obey his voice all will be well.” 1 Samuel 12:14.
The plan of God is based on human needs and goods and thus brings success and fulness.
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“Give me a drink.” John 4:7.
Jesus uses the occasion of his thirst to invite a whole people to be saved.
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June 30.
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“Obedience is better than sacrifice.” 1 Samuel 15:2.
Cooperation is possible only if each person does his allotted share.
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“The water I shall give you will become a fountain inside him, giving eternal life.” John 4:14.
As water renews a wilting plant, so the ideals of Christ confer renewed life.
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